What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint." We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose Manage, lead, and evaluate divisions and themes to ensure the BU (Business Unit) uses resources responsibly (expense and manpower) and uses standard industry practices to achieve and measure this. Collaboration is needed with company resource strategy groups, senior management, and Human Resources to guarantee we are aligned with prediction and planning of staffing and budget needs. Key Accountabilities Business Analysis - • Lead the BU and Manage multiple divisions and their resource controllers in terms of budget and manpower to ensure targets are met and divisions are in strategic alignment. This includes: planning, prediction, gap analysis and c/m, and ownership of the data on which decisions will be made. • Set definition and targets for BU Efficiency and Risk. In addition, define how to measure capacity and output. Ensure the BU is aligned to company targets and objectives. • Benchmark industry standards and best practices. Source consulting partners in the industry if additional analysis is required. Identify roadblocks to efficiency at ADC. Analyze historical trends to anticipate manpower and budget needs. • Lead and support efficiency improvement themes for manpower and budget (ex: Outsourcing theme, bundling for efficiency). This may include sourcing and leading outside consulting firms. Collaborate with division management in other BU's for cross BU themes. Manpower- • Lead the BU and each of the divisional resource controllers with management of manpower planning. Act as a liaison with our Company Resource Planning groups to guarantee strategic alignment on manpower targets, plan, achievement, and conditions. Supply BU feedback as required. • Roll up BU level reports for division and BU management. Collaboration with our Business Planning group and division management will be required to do so. Support division management with creation of monthly/quarterly manpower reporting documentation. Maintain plan vs actual values for each activity. Budget - • Lead the BU and each of the divisional resource controllers with management of budget planning. Act as liaison with our Company Resource planning groups to guarantee strategic alignment on budget targets, plan, achievement, and conditions. Supply BU feedback as needed. • Roll up BU level reports for division and BU management. Collaboration with our Finance group and division management will be required to do so. Support division management with creation of monthly/quarterly budget reporting documentation. Maintain plan vs actual values for each activity. • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for necessary systems and procedures for indirect purchasing (PR/PO, NDA, MSA) and relevant regulations. • Assist BU in management of division controlled fixed asset Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum educational qualifications : Bachelor's degree in related field (ex: Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Engineering). Equivalent relevant industry experience in project and/or resource management may be acceptable. Minimum Experience: At least 8 years of demonstrable relevant experience as a project leader, project management, and/or resource planning role. Other Job-Specific Skills: Proven experience in resource management. Understanding of regional and global business drivers for the industry (e.g. - automotive / financial). Excellent cross functional communication, organizational skills, ability to adjust to priorities, and ability to operate independently. Understanding of laws and policies regarding finance and labor. Proficient in data collection and analysis, ability to demonstrate analytical and problem solving ability Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Office 365 applications such as Microsoft Teams or SharePoint. Exposure to accounting and project hours tracking software (SAP, BPC, Kronos). Workstyle This is an onsite job. One remote workday per week may be possbile with prior departmental approval. Visa sponsorship issues This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Regional Bonus (when applicable) Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth: Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued learning Training and Development Programs Additional Offerings: Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
09/29/2026
Full time
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint." We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose Manage, lead, and evaluate divisions and themes to ensure the BU (Business Unit) uses resources responsibly (expense and manpower) and uses standard industry practices to achieve and measure this. Collaboration is needed with company resource strategy groups, senior management, and Human Resources to guarantee we are aligned with prediction and planning of staffing and budget needs. Key Accountabilities Business Analysis - • Lead the BU and Manage multiple divisions and their resource controllers in terms of budget and manpower to ensure targets are met and divisions are in strategic alignment. This includes: planning, prediction, gap analysis and c/m, and ownership of the data on which decisions will be made. • Set definition and targets for BU Efficiency and Risk. In addition, define how to measure capacity and output. Ensure the BU is aligned to company targets and objectives. • Benchmark industry standards and best practices. Source consulting partners in the industry if additional analysis is required. Identify roadblocks to efficiency at ADC. Analyze historical trends to anticipate manpower and budget needs. • Lead and support efficiency improvement themes for manpower and budget (ex: Outsourcing theme, bundling for efficiency). This may include sourcing and leading outside consulting firms. Collaborate with division management in other BU's for cross BU themes. Manpower- • Lead the BU and each of the divisional resource controllers with management of manpower planning. Act as a liaison with our Company Resource Planning groups to guarantee strategic alignment on manpower targets, plan, achievement, and conditions. Supply BU feedback as required. • Roll up BU level reports for division and BU management. Collaboration with our Business Planning group and division management will be required to do so. Support division management with creation of monthly/quarterly manpower reporting documentation. Maintain plan vs actual values for each activity. Budget - • Lead the BU and each of the divisional resource controllers with management of budget planning. Act as liaison with our Company Resource planning groups to guarantee strategic alignment on budget targets, plan, achievement, and conditions. Supply BU feedback as needed. • Roll up BU level reports for division and BU management. Collaboration with our Finance group and division management will be required to do so. Support division management with creation of monthly/quarterly budget reporting documentation. Maintain plan vs actual values for each activity. • Subject Matter Expert (SME) for necessary systems and procedures for indirect purchasing (PR/PO, NDA, MSA) and relevant regulations. • Assist BU in management of division controlled fixed asset Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Minimum educational qualifications : Bachelor's degree in related field (ex: Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or Engineering). Equivalent relevant industry experience in project and/or resource management may be acceptable. Minimum Experience: At least 8 years of demonstrable relevant experience as a project leader, project management, and/or resource planning role. Other Job-Specific Skills: Proven experience in resource management. Understanding of regional and global business drivers for the industry (e.g. - automotive / financial). Excellent cross functional communication, organizational skills, ability to adjust to priorities, and ability to operate independently. Understanding of laws and policies regarding finance and labor. Proficient in data collection and analysis, ability to demonstrate analytical and problem solving ability Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Office 365 applications such as Microsoft Teams or SharePoint. Exposure to accounting and project hours tracking software (SAP, BPC, Kronos). Workstyle This is an onsite job. One remote workday per week may be possbile with prior departmental approval. Visa sponsorship issues This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship. What differentiates Honda and makes us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) Regional Bonus (when applicable) Manager Lease Car Program (No Cost - Car, Maintenance, and Insurance included) Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Relocation assistance (if eligible) Career Growth: Advancement Opportunities Career Mobility Education Reimbursement for Continued learning Training and Development Programs Additional Offerings: Lifestyle Account Childcare Reimbursement Account Elder Care Support Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment Wellbeing Program Community Service and Engagement Programs Product Programs Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Date Posted: 2026-08-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON- E Hermans Rd BLDG 805 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Software organization develops software applications, including integration and test on missiles, launchers, radars, naval systems, fire control and other complex systems. Our precision software and firmware integrate operating systems, device drivers, networking, and control software to bring together sensor, guidance, and flight control processing features to complete the mission. The Software org is made up of several Centers located across the country, responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers. Join our fast-paced agile teams on the leading edge of technology. As part of the Software Engineering Directorate's (SWE) Effectors Center (EC) team, you will be an integral part of helping Raytheon further our vision to be the global leader in core and next-generation weapon and security solutions. By any measure, Raytheon is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We pride ourselves on developing mission-driven, world-class talent. The result is a workforce that takes pride in the company and consistently delivers superior solutions. Our Principal Embedded Real-Time Software Developer/Integrator is a technical position that works in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to architect, design, implement, test, debug, and deploy Software for Firmware (FPGA) and Hardware solutions that meet current and next generation autonomous avionics systems' needs. Working with a cross-discipline team, the candidate must have experience developing, testing, and integrating software for edge or embedded devices and/or subsystems (like telecom, medical, IoT, automotive, or robotics) where hardware operation, time critical function, functional reliability, mission assurance, and safety might be major concerns. The successful candidate will work with Product Owners, Chief Engineers, Management and other IPT members using Lean and/or Agile practices to ensure that embedded software is designed and developed to reliably operate toward the intended functions. This position is within the Effectors Center of the Software organization, and is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ. What You Will Do Architecting, designing, implementing, testing, and debugging integrated embedded real-time software within heterogenous systems composed of firmware and hardware. Working within a cross-discipline team to define, refine, and improve product concept, implementation, testability, and guaranteed, measurable quality. Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff. Contributing to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews. Ability to obtain program access. What You Will Learn Working across a product line in collaboration with other teams. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. Experience including at least two of the following: Embedded C++ Software, Embedded Software Security, Software Architecture Design and Implementation. Experience using embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.) Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software Ability to obtain Interim Secret Level U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer Familiarity with rate monotonic theory, practice, and limitations. Familiarity with layered architectural principles, and their limitations. Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and relating it to software function. Familiarity with reading firmware source like VHDL or Verilog. Familiarity with assembly language in at least one processor/controller family. Experience using lab instruments like power-supplies, digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. Experience with developing device drivers for bare-metal and/or OS applications. Experience leading engineering teams in delivering systems (of various size) involving the integration of hardware and software. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation Offered Based On Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Location Information: This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring, and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region, and recognized as one of America's 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature's best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson's fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round. Virtual Fly Over City of Tucson & Community, YouTube Video Links "Raytheon In Tucson": ,-az-location "Tucson is Awesome": "Winter in Tucson": As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. . click apply for full job details
09/29/2026
Full time
Date Posted: 2026-08-05 Country: United States of America Location: US-AZ-TUCSON- E Hermans Rd BLDG 805 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The Software organization develops software applications, including integration and test on missiles, launchers, radars, naval systems, fire control and other complex systems. Our precision software and firmware integrate operating systems, device drivers, networking, and control software to bring together sensor, guidance, and flight control processing features to complete the mission. The Software org is made up of several Centers located across the country, responsible for all aspects of the software development lifecycle. Our 4000+ software engineers design, develop, and build innovative solutions for our customers. Join our fast-paced agile teams on the leading edge of technology. As part of the Software Engineering Directorate's (SWE) Effectors Center (EC) team, you will be an integral part of helping Raytheon further our vision to be the global leader in core and next-generation weapon and security solutions. By any measure, Raytheon is an exciting and rewarding place to work. We pride ourselves on developing mission-driven, world-class talent. The result is a workforce that takes pride in the company and consistently delivers superior solutions. Our Principal Embedded Real-Time Software Developer/Integrator is a technical position that works in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to architect, design, implement, test, debug, and deploy Software for Firmware (FPGA) and Hardware solutions that meet current and next generation autonomous avionics systems' needs. Working with a cross-discipline team, the candidate must have experience developing, testing, and integrating software for edge or embedded devices and/or subsystems (like telecom, medical, IoT, automotive, or robotics) where hardware operation, time critical function, functional reliability, mission assurance, and safety might be major concerns. The successful candidate will work with Product Owners, Chief Engineers, Management and other IPT members using Lean and/or Agile practices to ensure that embedded software is designed and developed to reliably operate toward the intended functions. This position is within the Effectors Center of the Software organization, and is an onsite role located in Tucson, AZ. What You Will Do Architecting, designing, implementing, testing, and debugging integrated embedded real-time software within heterogenous systems composed of firmware and hardware. Working within a cross-discipline team to define, refine, and improve product concept, implementation, testability, and guaranteed, measurable quality. Teaching, coaching, and mentoring less experienced staff. Contributing to proposals as well as preliminary and critical design reviews. Ability to obtain program access. What You Will Learn Working across a product line in collaboration with other teams. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience. Experience including at least two of the following: Embedded C++ Software, Embedded Software Security, Software Architecture Design and Implementation. Experience using embedded Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) (e.g., Green Hills, Integrity, Wind River VxWorks, Linux, etc.) Experience developing complex systems involving the integration of hardware, firmware, and software Ability to obtain Interim Secret Level U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Qualifications We Prefer Familiarity with rate monotonic theory, practice, and limitations. Familiarity with layered architectural principles, and their limitations. Familiarity with reading electrical schematics and relating it to software function. Familiarity with reading firmware source like VHDL or Verilog. Familiarity with assembly language in at least one processor/controller family. Experience using lab instruments like power-supplies, digital multi-meters, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers. Experience with developing device drivers for bare-metal and/or OS applications. Experience leading engineering teams in delivering systems (of various size) involving the integration of hardware and software. What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation Offered Based On Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: Location Information: This position is onsite at our campus in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring, and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region, and recognized as one of America's 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature's best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson's fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round. Virtual Fly Over City of Tucson & Community, YouTube Video Links "Raytheon In Tucson": ,-az-location "Tucson is Awesome": "Winter in Tucson": As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. . click apply for full job details
Job Description Job Description Company and Vision PlanetArt's vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of live events. The company's brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit to learn more about our brands. We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe. Job Overview PlanetArt is seeking a Principal Staff Engineer-Web Platform to serve as a senior technical leader within our engineering organization and a key partner to the VP of Engineering. This is a highly hands-on role focused on building, operating, and scaling high-traffic ecommerce web platforms in a fast-moving production environment. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, this engineer will play a critical role in architecting, developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining our LAMP-based web applications and AWS infrastructure. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable writing production code, diagnosing complex site reliability issues, managing cloud infrastructure, and leading technical problem-solving during high-severity incidents. This role requires strong operational judgment and the ability to independently own production challenges across application, database, infrastructure, and deployment layers. The engineer will collaborate closely with our China-based development organization, serving as a senior US-based technical lead responsible for cross-team coordination, code quality, architectural guidance, and production stability. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in high-scale ecommerce environments and enjoys combining deep application engineering with modern cloud operations and production ownership. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates much be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote) What You'll Do Key Responsibilities Full-Stack Platform Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain scalable features and services across our LAMP-based ecommerce platform, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, maintainability, and operational excellence. Production Operations & Incident Response : Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex production incidents, troubleshooting issues across application, infrastructure, networking, database, CDN, and deployment layers. Lead root cause analysis and drive long-term stability improvements. AWS Infrastructure Ownership : Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure, including deployment architecture, scaling strategies, observability, security, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency. Partner closely with DevOps and engineering leadership on operational best practices. High-Scale Performance Optimization : Monitor and improve application, database, and infrastructure performance for high-traffic consumer web applications. Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions to improve uptime, latency, and system resilience. Cross-Functional Technical Leadership: Partner with Product, Design, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and ensure successful project execution. Global Engineering Collaboration : Work closely with the China-based engineering team to coordinate development efforts, conduct code reviews, align on architectural direction, manage releases, and maintain strong engineering communication across time zones. Code Quality & Engineering Standards : Champion high engineering standards through code reviews, testing strategies, documentation, observability, and operational best practices. Drive continuous improvement in system reliability and development processes. Technical Mentorship & Leadership : Provide technical mentorship and architectural guidance across the engineering organization. Influence technical direction through hands-on leadership, strong execution, and collaborative problem-solving. Requirements What You Should Have Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements Senior-Level Full-Stack Engineering Experience: 5+ years of professional experience building and operating large-scale web applications, including substantial hands-on experience with the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Strong AWS & Cloud Operations Expertise : Deep hands-on experience with AWS services and production cloud environments, including EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, networking, scaling, monitoring, and infrastructure troubleshooting. Ecommerce & High-Traffic Website Experience : Experience supporting high-volume consumer-facing websites or ecommerce platforms, with a strong understanding of scalability, uptime, performance optimization, and operational reliability. Production Troubleshooting Expertise : Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex production issues under pressure, including database replication issues, performance degradation, infrastructure failures, deployment issues, and site outages. Distributed Systems & Database Knowledge : Strong understanding of distributed web architectures, database performance tuning, replication strategies, caching, queuing systems, and fault-tolerant system design. Global Team Collaboration: Experience working effectively with offshore or globally distributed engineering teams, with strong communication, coordination, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. Chinese Language Skills: Ability to communicate in Mandarin (spoken or written) is highly desirable to facilitate collaboration with our China-based engineering team. Engineering Best Practices: Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, code review practices, and secure development standards. Ownership Mentality: Self-directed engineer with strong operational instincts, excellent judgment, and the ability to independently own critical technical initiatives from design through production support. Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence engineering direction, mentor developers, and drive technical excellence through hands-on leadership rather than direct people management. What You Can Expect Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels. Position requires regular, continuous use of computer. Position requires regular sitting and standing. Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, Zoom, Slack, or email. May require occasional travel. This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday). Benefits The compensation range for this position is $130,000-$220,000 annual salary. PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Pet Insurance Mental Health Insurance 401(k) with matching Comprehensive Time Off Program including Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays Employee Product Discounts
09/28/2026
Full time
Job Description Job Description Company and Vision PlanetArt's vision is to be the leading seller of personalized and make-on-demand products worldwide. We provide consumers with unmatched tools and content and an unparalleled end-to-end customer experience that result in high-quality, meaningful finished products and memorable celebrations of live events. The company's brands include the popular FreePrints and FreePrints Photobooks apps and the industry leading SimplytoImpress card and stationery site, as well as Personal Creations, CafePress and ISeeMe! Visit to learn more about our brands. We have more than 500 team members across multiple offices, primarily in Calabasas CA, San Diego CA, Woodridge IL, Minneapolis, MN and Pleasanton, CA. We also have team members in two company-owned offices in China, as well as in Europe. Job Overview PlanetArt is seeking a Principal Staff Engineer-Web Platform to serve as a senior technical leader within our engineering organization and a key partner to the VP of Engineering. This is a highly hands-on role focused on building, operating, and scaling high-traffic ecommerce web platforms in a fast-moving production environment. Reporting directly to the VP of Engineering, this engineer will play a critical role in architecting, developing, troubleshooting, and maintaining our LAMP-based web applications and AWS infrastructure. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable writing production code, diagnosing complex site reliability issues, managing cloud infrastructure, and leading technical problem-solving during high-severity incidents. This role requires strong operational judgment and the ability to independently own production challenges across application, database, infrastructure, and deployment layers. The engineer will collaborate closely with our China-based development organization, serving as a senior US-based technical lead responsible for cross-team coordination, code quality, architectural guidance, and production stability. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives in high-scale ecommerce environments and enjoys combining deep application engineering with modern cloud operations and production ownership. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates much be local to or willing to relocate to the Calabasas area as we operate on a hybrid work model (3 days onsite, 2 remote) What You'll Do Key Responsibilities Full-Stack Platform Engineering: Design, develop, and maintain scalable features and services across our LAMP-based ecommerce platform, with a strong focus on reliability, performance, maintainability, and operational excellence. Production Operations & Incident Response : Act as a senior technical escalation point for complex production incidents, troubleshooting issues across application, infrastructure, networking, database, CDN, and deployment layers. Lead root cause analysis and drive long-term stability improvements. AWS Infrastructure Ownership : Manage and optimize AWS infrastructure, including deployment architecture, scaling strategies, observability, security, disaster recovery, and cost efficiency. Partner closely with DevOps and engineering leadership on operational best practices. High-Scale Performance Optimization : Monitor and improve application, database, and infrastructure performance for high-traffic consumer web applications. Identify bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions to improve uptime, latency, and system resilience. Cross-Functional Technical Leadership: Partner with Product, Design, Operations, and Customer Experience teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions and ensure successful project execution. Global Engineering Collaboration : Work closely with the China-based engineering team to coordinate development efforts, conduct code reviews, align on architectural direction, manage releases, and maintain strong engineering communication across time zones. Code Quality & Engineering Standards : Champion high engineering standards through code reviews, testing strategies, documentation, observability, and operational best practices. Drive continuous improvement in system reliability and development processes. Technical Mentorship & Leadership : Provide technical mentorship and architectural guidance across the engineering organization. Influence technical direction through hands-on leadership, strong execution, and collaborative problem-solving. Requirements What You Should Have Skills, Qualifications, and Requirements Senior-Level Full-Stack Engineering Experience: 5+ years of professional experience building and operating large-scale web applications, including substantial hands-on experience with the LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP). Strong AWS & Cloud Operations Expertise : Deep hands-on experience with AWS services and production cloud environments, including EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, networking, scaling, monitoring, and infrastructure troubleshooting. Ecommerce & High-Traffic Website Experience : Experience supporting high-volume consumer-facing websites or ecommerce platforms, with a strong understanding of scalability, uptime, performance optimization, and operational reliability. Production Troubleshooting Expertise : Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex production issues under pressure, including database replication issues, performance degradation, infrastructure failures, deployment issues, and site outages. Distributed Systems & Database Knowledge : Strong understanding of distributed web architectures, database performance tuning, replication strategies, caching, queuing systems, and fault-tolerant system design. Global Team Collaboration: Experience working effectively with offshore or globally distributed engineering teams, with strong communication, coordination, and cross-cultural collaboration skills. Chinese Language Skills: Ability to communicate in Mandarin (spoken or written) is highly desirable to facilitate collaboration with our China-based engineering team. Engineering Best Practices: Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals including Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, code review practices, and secure development standards. Ownership Mentality: Self-directed engineer with strong operational instincts, excellent judgment, and the ability to independently own critical technical initiatives from design through production support. Technical Leadership: Demonstrated ability to influence engineering direction, mentor developers, and drive technical excellence through hands-on leadership rather than direct people management. What You Can Expect Working Conditions Work is performed in an office environment with low to moderate noise levels. Position requires regular, continuous use of computer. Position requires regular sitting and standing. Position requires regular interaction with team members through the following methods: in-person, phone, Zoom, Slack, or email. May require occasional travel. This is a hybrid position; employees are expected to be in the office three days per week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) with the option of working remotely two days (Wednesday and Friday). Benefits The compensation range for this position is $130,000-$220,000 annual salary. PlanetArt offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Life Insurance Pet Insurance Mental Health Insurance 401(k) with matching Comprehensive Time Off Program including Paid Time Off, Sick Days, Paid Holidays, and Floating Holidays Employee Product Discounts
Vaco is partnering with a growing education technology organization to hire a Staff / Principal AI Engineer to help define and build the next generation of AI-powered products, platforms, and internal capabilities. This is a highly visible, hands-on technical leadership role focused on bringing practical AI innovation into both customer-facing products and internal business operations. This person will serve as a technical change leader as the organization moves toward broader use of AI agents, generative AI, machine learning, and LLM-powered product experiences. The right candidate will bring strong architecture and engineering depth, but also a product mindset. This role is about building real solutions, teaching teams how to use AI effectively, securing AI-enabled workflows, and identifying where AI can improve customer experience, training products, marketing funnels, and business outcomes. What You'll Be Doing Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI and machine learning solutions across product and internal business use cases Architect generative AI systems, LLM-powered workflows, agentic solutions, and AI-enabled product features Build and optimize LLMOps pipelines that support reliable deployment, evaluation, monitoring, and iteration of AI models Partner with product, architecture, data, engineering, innovation, and marketing teams to identify where AI can create measurable business impact Drive AI innovation within customer-facing products, training platforms, digital experiences, and lead conversion workflows Evaluate and implement approaches for prompt engineering, context management, embeddings, retrieval, and model optimization Design AI systems with feedback loops, automated retraining, fine-tuning, and lifecycle management where appropriate Build data pipelines and preprocessing workflows that ensure data quality, security, and regulatory alignment Provide hands-on technical leadership through architecture reviews, code contributions, proof-of-concepts, and implementation guidance Mentor AI engineers and partner with architects across application, product, CRM, and data domains Help establish standards, documentation, and best practices for responsible AI development and deployment Stay current on emerging AI trends, including AI's impact on digital marketing, Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, and customer discovery behavior Required Experience 8 or more years of progressive experience across software engineering, data, analytics, machine learning, AI engineering, or related technology roles 1 or more years of experience developing and implementing analytical, AI, or machine learning applications Hands-on experience building and deploying LLM-based solutions, generative AI applications, or AI-powered product features Strong understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, large language models, embeddings, retrieval patterns, and model evaluation Experience with Python, SQL, Hugging Face, Snowflake, and modern ML or analytics tooling Experience designing AI or ML solutions in Azure or comparable cloud environments Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, MLflow, or similar MLOps and lifecycle management tools Ability to translate ambiguous AI opportunities into practical, scalable engineering solutions Strong product mindset with interest in customer experience, product innovation, marketing enablement, and business impact Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and guide best practices Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex AI concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience Nice to Have Experience building AI agents or agentic workflows for internal business operations Exposure to AI security, responsible AI, model governance, or securing AI-enabled systems Experience applying AI to online shopping, customer acquisition, digital marketing, or lead conversion workflows Familiarity with Answer Engine Optimization or Generative Engine Optimization concepts Experience with Azure AI services or comparable cloud AI platforms Background working in education technology, training platforms, eCommerce, or digital learning environments Experience helping organizations adopt AI tools, workflows, and operating models across multiple teams Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $170,000 to $190,000 annually Full-time role with benefits package available If you are a hands-on AI engineering leader who wants to build practical generative AI systems, shape product innovation, and help an organization move from AI experimentation to real enterprise adoption, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring . click apply for full job details
09/25/2026
Full time
Vaco is partnering with a growing education technology organization to hire a Staff / Principal AI Engineer to help define and build the next generation of AI-powered products, platforms, and internal capabilities. This is a highly visible, hands-on technical leadership role focused on bringing practical AI innovation into both customer-facing products and internal business operations. This person will serve as a technical change leader as the organization moves toward broader use of AI agents, generative AI, machine learning, and LLM-powered product experiences. The right candidate will bring strong architecture and engineering depth, but also a product mindset. This role is about building real solutions, teaching teams how to use AI effectively, securing AI-enabled workflows, and identifying where AI can improve customer experience, training products, marketing funnels, and business outcomes. What You'll Be Doing Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable AI and machine learning solutions across product and internal business use cases Architect generative AI systems, LLM-powered workflows, agentic solutions, and AI-enabled product features Build and optimize LLMOps pipelines that support reliable deployment, evaluation, monitoring, and iteration of AI models Partner with product, architecture, data, engineering, innovation, and marketing teams to identify where AI can create measurable business impact Drive AI innovation within customer-facing products, training platforms, digital experiences, and lead conversion workflows Evaluate and implement approaches for prompt engineering, context management, embeddings, retrieval, and model optimization Design AI systems with feedback loops, automated retraining, fine-tuning, and lifecycle management where appropriate Build data pipelines and preprocessing workflows that ensure data quality, security, and regulatory alignment Provide hands-on technical leadership through architecture reviews, code contributions, proof-of-concepts, and implementation guidance Mentor AI engineers and partner with architects across application, product, CRM, and data domains Help establish standards, documentation, and best practices for responsible AI development and deployment Stay current on emerging AI trends, including AI's impact on digital marketing, Answer Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, and customer discovery behavior Required Experience 8 or more years of progressive experience across software engineering, data, analytics, machine learning, AI engineering, or related technology roles 1 or more years of experience developing and implementing analytical, AI, or machine learning applications Hands-on experience building and deploying LLM-based solutions, generative AI applications, or AI-powered product features Strong understanding of machine learning, natural language processing, large language models, embeddings, retrieval patterns, and model evaluation Experience with Python, SQL, Hugging Face, Snowflake, and modern ML or analytics tooling Experience designing AI or ML solutions in Azure or comparable cloud environments Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Docker, Kubernetes, MLflow, or similar MLOps and lifecycle management tools Ability to translate ambiguous AI opportunities into practical, scalable engineering solutions Strong product mindset with interest in customer experience, product innovation, marketing enablement, and business impact Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, influence technical direction, and guide best practices Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex AI concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field preferred, or equivalent professional experience Nice to Have Experience building AI agents or agentic workflows for internal business operations Exposure to AI security, responsible AI, model governance, or securing AI-enabled systems Experience applying AI to online shopping, customer acquisition, digital marketing, or lead conversion workflows Familiarity with Answer Engine Optimization or Generative Engine Optimization concepts Experience with Azure AI services or comparable cloud AI platforms Background working in education technology, training platforms, eCommerce, or digital learning environments Experience helping organizations adopt AI tools, workflows, and operating models across multiple teams Compensation & Benefits Salary range: $170,000 to $190,000 annually Full-time role with benefits package available If you are a hands-on AI engineering leader who wants to build practical generative AI systems, shape product innovation, and help an organization move from AI experimentation to real enterprise adoption, we would welcome the opportunity to connect. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. Representation Notice By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. For residents of Ontario, Canada: Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly). Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring . click apply for full job details
