Staff Systems Engineer
Cyngn
About this role
A Staff Systems Engineer leads system definition and architecture for autonomous vehicle and robotics platforms, converting high-level product requirements into detailed engineering specifications and verification plans. This senior, hands-on role spans sensors, compute, power distribution, actuation, and safety-critical behaviors for deployed industrial vehicles.
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About Cyngn
cyngn.comCyngn designs industrial autonomous mobile robots and autonomy solutions to automate material handling, offering DriveMod tuggers and forklifts that execute demanding towing and lift tasks with precision. Their platform pairs retrofittable hardware with AI-driven autonomy and fleet-management software for safe, scalable navigation and orchestration in warehouses, manufacturing, and logistics operations. Cyngn focuses on reliable deployments that integrate with existing workflows to cut labor costs, increase throughput, and improve operational consistency.
Recent company news
Inside the virtual factory where Cyngn tests 100 autonomous forklifts
4 hours ago
At GTC, Cyngn Advances High-Fidelity Forklift Simulation Through FMU Integration in NVIDIA Isaac Sim
3 hours ago
Cyngn integrates forklift models into NVIDIA Isaac Sim platform
4 hours ago
With Sales Momentum Accelerating, Cyngn 'On Track' to Sell More in Q1 Than in All of 2025
5 days ago
Cyngn Sets Record for Enterprise Customer Expansion
5 days ago
About Cyngn
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$105k – $142k
per year
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