Ouster

Staff Electrical Engineer

Ouster • $154K — $230K *
San Francisco, CA 94112In-Person
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Reposted Yesterday
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of experience in complex electrical design and delivery.
  • Expertise in modern analog and digital circuits.
  • Proven track record in architecting embedded SoC systems with Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, and USB.
  • Advanced proficiency in Altium, specifically in HDI anylayer and multi-layer PCBs.
  • Ability to manage multiple design projects simultaneously.
  • Strong commitment to clear documentation and reliability in design.

Responsibilities

  • Lead hardware development for LIDAR technology innovation.
  • Drive electrical system architecture and design from concept to production.
  • Break new ground in design and validation against size, weight, power, and functionality constraints.
  • Oversee lifecycle from requirements definition to high-volume production.
  • Identify complex hardware failures and conduct root-cause analysis.
  • Collaborate with firmware and manufacturing teams for integrated sensor delivery.

Benefits

  • Equity opportunities.
  • Collaborative work environment.
  • Encouragement for applicants to apply even if they don't meet all qualifications.
Full Job Description
In this role you will
  • Lead the hardware development for LIDAR innovation, drive the electrical system architecture, and execute on designs from concept to volume production
  • Break new grounds in design and validation against constraints in size, weight, power, and functionality at the system and subsystem level.
  • Drive the entire hardware lifecycle from requirements definition and schematic capture to layout completion, bring-up, validation and into high volume production.
  • Identify and solve complex hardware failures and lead root-cause analysis on complex electrical issues
  • Collaborate across hardware, firmware, and manufacturing teams to deliver integrated, world-class sensor systems.
Qualifications
  • 12+ years of experience designing, testing, and delivering complex and highly integrated electrical designs.
  • Deep knowledge of modern analog and digital circuits
  • Track record of architecting and delivering embedded SoC (DSP + ARM, or FPGA + ARM) systems, with deep knowledge of Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, and USB.
  • Expert-level with Altium (or similar), with specific, deep personal experience in HDI anylayer, rigid-flex, and high-density multi-layer PCBs taken to series production.
  • Demonstrated ability to concurrently champion multiple projects at varying lifecycle stages.
  • A commitment to developing clear documentation for design requirements, specifications, and test coverage to guarantee long-term reliability.
Bonus Qualifications
  • Familiarity with board-level integration of custom analog ASICs or photonics-related electronics.
  • Proficiency with scripting languages like Python for automated test and data analysis.
  • Experience with high-volume production, including direct collaboration with overseas contract manufacturers.
  • Experience with Functional Safety standards (ISO 26262 or similar) and rigorous validation frameworks.

A Note on Experience:
  • We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role. We encourage you to apply if you believe you have the skills and passion to succeed.

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($154,000-$230,000)

About Ouster

Ouster is a technology company that develops and manufactures digital lidar sensors for industrial automation, smart infrastructure, robotics, and automotive applications. The company's sensors use digital lidar technology to generate high-resolution 3D maps of the environment, enabling machines to see and understand the world around them. Ouster's sensors are designed to be compact, lightweight, and affordable, making them accessible to a wide range of industries and applications. The company was founded in 2015 and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.
Learn more about Ouster
Size
300 employees
Market Cap
$163.9 million
Industry
Enterprise Technology
Founded
2016
NASDAQ
OUST
* Ladders Estimates

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