About Cyngn

Based in Menlo Park, CA, Cyngn is a publicly-traded autonomous vehicle company. Whether at a warehouse floor, mine, or construction site, our self-driving technology can be deployed at a variety of commercial domains, across a variety of vehicle form-factors. To build this emergent technology, we are looking for innovative, motivated, and experienced leaders to join our team and move this field forward. If you like to build, tinker, and create with a team of trusted and passionate colleagues, then Cyngn is the place for you. Key reasons to join Cyngn:

We are Small and Big.

With under 100 employees, Cyngn is still a company that operates with the energy of a startup. On the other hand, we are publicly traded. Combined, our employees not only work in close-knit teams with close mentorship from company leaders, they also get access to the liquidity of our publicly-traded equity. This gives our small team the opportunity to make a big impact in industries that other people aren’t touching — without taking on the risks associated with untested organizations.

We Build Today and Deploy Tomorrow.

Our employees aren’t just researchers but are creating reality. In other words, the autonomous vehicles we’re building are designed to go to real clients right away. We are driven by our passion for innovation and the ability to see the entire product and the real impact of our work out in the real world. At Cyngn, the distance between the theoretical and the actual is razor-thin.

We aren’t robots. We just build them.

Go read our glassdoor reviews and you’ll find that one of the best things about working here is the people. We are an inclusive, diverse team of top talent with exceptional synergy. We thrive on open collaboration and a trusting and creative work environment that is fueled by our passion for the industry. At Cyngn, everyone’s voice is valued and each of our unique perspectives is celebrated. It’s the people that allow our company to continue to grow bigger and better every day.

About this role:

As the Director of Software Engineering, you will be pivotal in delivering Cyngn’s innovative solutions for autonomous industrial vehicles. You will work as a collaborative team with product and other engineering leads to define, develop, deploy, and maintain these solutions in support of the product and business goals. You will be responsible for the management and leadership of multiple software development teams, helping the teams grow in their engineering excellence and ensuring the sustained and timely delivery of software that provides customer value.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams of software developers who are accountable for the design, development, and maintenance of both customer-facing and internal systems software
• Work closely with product management to define and execute technology roadmaps that solve customer problems in a way that works for the business.
• Ensure adherence to software development best practices, including coding standards, documentation, version control, code reviews, and comprehensive testing (unit, integration, and system testing)
• Monitor engineering operations and adapt priorities, processes, and practices to improve efficiency and ensure timely delivery of quality software.
• Ensure effective communication and collaboration between cross-functional teams, including product management, other engineering teams, design, and quality assurance.
• Collaborate with the testing team to define and implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit testing, integration testing, and system testing.
• Support the recruitment and onboarding of new team members, actively contributing to the growth and development of the software engineering teams.
• Provide visibility into the teams’ work, ensuring that stakeholders are aware of progress, risks, and blockers.

• Previous experience in a leadership role with direct responsibility for managing and mentoring multiple software engineering teams in a product development environment
• Deep understanding and demonstrated practice of software development technologies, lifecycles, development methodologies, and modern engineering practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining productive relationships with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results

• Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
• Life, Short-term and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
• Company 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible vacation policy
• Remote or hybrid work opportunities
• Stock options for all full-time employees
• Sabbatical leave opportunity after 5 years with the company
• Paid Parental Leave
• Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees
• Allowance to purchase new headphones when you join!