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About Ouster

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!

About the role

We are seeking an Internal audit manager to support the Company’s effort to maintain our SOX program as a new public company, as well as setting up an operational Internal audit program. Reporting to the Head of Internal Audit, you will have broad exposure to the operations of the Company and will interact with leaders across Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, Sales, Engineering and IT as well as our external auditors and advisors. This individual will assist with managing Ouster's in-house internal audit team (3 direct reports located in Thailand) as well as external service providers (number of consultants varies). You will take a lead role in planning, organizing, and executing the SOX testing program throughout the Company with guidance from the Head of Internal Audit. This role presents an excellent, long-term path for career development at Ouster, Ouster Internal Audit is committed to recruiting and developing great talent.

This is a hybrid role requiring the manager to be on-site at our San Francisco office 2 to 3 days per week. We encourage candidates to live within a sustainable commuting distance of the San Francisco office to support the in-office requirement; relocation benefits are not available for this role.

This person ideally possesses technology sector experience, with a focus on end-to-end SOX compliance. The candidate must have knowledge of process flow mapping, design and documentation of controls, controls testing, evaluation of control deficiencies and remediation plans. Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to effectively manage relationships with partners (external auditors, outsourcing partners, control owners), demonstrate proficient project management skills, superior communication (written and oral) and organizational skills.

You will be joining a world-class finance team that tracks and seeks to understand the factors driving our growth and success. We help our entire organization achieve our operational and financial goals while embodying our company values. We ensure our objectives are feasible and work closely with all teams to ensure they have the resources they need to achieve our ambitious mission-enabling all teams to work together effortlessly.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive the annual enterprise risk assessment process, collaborating with senior leadership to inform and develop a dynamic, risk-based Internal Audit plan aligned with Ouster's strategic objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end SOX testing program, ensuring compliance and the effective control environment required of a public company.
• Provide strategic advisory support on the control implications of new accounting standards and new application implementations. 
• Oversee all phases of audit and SOX engagements, including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, ensuring adherence to IIA standards and timely completion.
• Elevate control documentation by reviewing and updating process flowcharts, narratives, and Risk & Control Matrices, particularly as new systems or material processes are implemented.
• Champion the use of data analytics and automation tools to enhance audit efficiency, expand audit coverage, and transition towards continuous risk monitoring.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis on control deficiencies, partnering with control owners to develop strategic, sustainable remediation plans, and rigorously validate their successful execution.
• Lead, mentor, and coach the global Internal Audit team (3 direct reports in Thailand), fostering a culture of high performance, professional development, and collaborative excellence.
• Cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including executive management, external auditors, and co-source providers, positioning Internal Audit as a trusted business partner.
• Prepare and present reports on audit outcomes, risk trends, and remediation status directly to senior management, ensuring findings are concise and actionable.
• Manage external service providers, ensuring the quality and efficiency of outsourced SOX procedures and leveraging their expertise effectively.
• Collaborate dynamically with the IT Audit team to ensure a fully integrated approach to testing IT General Controls and automated application controls, promoting holistic risk coverage.

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. To thrive in this role, you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; or Information systems, and a professional certification such as CPA, CIA, or CIA
• Demonstrated experience in maintaining a SOX testing program, and testing of business process and IT general controls
• Demonstrated experience, skills and knowledge with IIA Professional Practices and Standards
• Demonstrated experience of leading Internal audit projects focussed on operational, product and compliance risks
• A minimum 7+ years of experience in a senior internal audit role; experience with similar internal audit roles in large organizations or with Big 4 audit firms highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, COSO, PCAOB Auditing Standards, Sarbanes-Oxley, risk and controls standards and business process best practices
• Firm grasp of technical accounting and SOX methodologies (controls design, risk assessment, testing strategies, etc.)
• Excellent communication, collaboration and presentation skills
• Knowledge and experience of using data analytics and automation tools is a plus
• A maintained knowledge base of audit industry practices and to ensure best practices are always considered

At Ouster, we design and manufacture LIDAR sensors for precision mapping, robotics, automotive,  security systems, smart cities and various industrial solutions. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!

The Role:

We're seeking a proactive and skilled engineer who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment to be an integral part of our San Francisco hardware team.

What You'll Do:

• Architect, define, produce, and manage system-level requirements for functionally safe sensing products in compliance with standards like ISO 26262.
• Develop and maintain critical safety work products, including the Safety Plan, HARA, Functional Safety Concepts (FSC), and Technical Safety Concepts (TSC), for both internal design teams and external safety assessors.
• Responsible for comprehensive requirements management, ensuring end-to-end traceability from system requirements to hardware/software implementation and verification test cases.
• Leverage Python and AI tools to automate the generation of documentation, streamline verification processes, and create scripts for data analysis and reporting.
• Manage system engineering artifacts and documentation within version control repositories such as Git.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience with the complete lifecycle of a functionally safe sensing product (e.g., radar, lidar, camera) used in automotive or industrial applications.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including hardware, software, and firmware engineers, to allocate requirements and ensure system-wide safety goal alignment.
• Lead and contribute to system-level verification and validation (V&V) activities, defining test strategies and ensuring comprehensive coverage of all safety requirements.
• Proven track record of successfully shipping at least one sensing product that has achieved ISO 26262 ASIL-B certification or an equivalent functional safety standard.

Required (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a systems engineering role, with at least 3 years directly involved in the development of functionally safe products.
• Demonstrable, in-depth knowledge and hands-on application of ISO 26262, particularly Parts 3, 4, 5, and 6.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience using a dedicated requirements management tool, with a strong preference for Jama Connect.
• Proven proficiency in Python for the purpose of task automation, data processing, or verification scripting.
• Experience using version control systems like Git for managing engineering work products and documentation.
• Experience working across the full V-model development lifecycle, from concept definition to system validation and release.

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.

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.

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

At Ouster, we build lidar sensing technology. These sensors and accompanying software drive generational innovation cycles in industrial automation, autonomous vehicles, security, safety, crowd analytics systems, and smart cities. We have a market-leading product line of lidar sensors and are expanding our offering to include the perception software that makes 3D lidar data actionable to our customers. We believe our 3D lidar technology will serve as the foundation of tomorrow’s infrastructure, improving the capabilities of nearly every device or team that depends on cameras today. We are publicly traded on the Nasdaq (Ticker: OUST), with an annual revenue run rate of >$100M, and are growing rapidly.

The Accounts Payable (AP) Manager is a pivotal leadership role responsible for the strategic oversight, optimization, and transformation of the company's procure-to-pay (P2P) lifecycle. You will ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant processing of all vendor payments globally, directly supporting the company's financial integrity and operational efficiency within a complex, high-volume hardware manufacturing environment.

This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who is dedicated to both strategic improvement and operational excellence. It requires an expert in AP technology and financial controls (SOX), proven leadership ability, and a dedication to driving automation and continuous process improvement.

Key Areas of Responsibility

1. Strategic Process & Compliance

• Process Ownership: Own the global P2P process end-to-end, including purchase requisition review, purchase order management, invoice processing, and payment execution.
• Automation & Efficiency: Strategically identify, recommend, and implement workflow automation and process changes to enhance speed, eliminate manual effort, and improve data accuracy.
• Risk & Control: Develop, document, and enforce P2P policies and procedures, ensuring strict compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and SOX requirements.
• Issue Resolution: Act as the final point of escalation for complex payment issues, vendor disputes, and invoice/inventory receipt discrepancies.

2. Team Leadership & Development

• Global Team Management: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing AP team, including management of resources in the Thailand operational center.
• Performance Management: Set clear goals and KPIs (e.g., invoice-to-payment cycle time, compliance rates), providing regular feedback and fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.

3. Financial Reporting & Technology

• Month-End Close: Manage all AP aspects of the financial close process, including timely accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and vendor statement analysis.
• Tax Compliance: Oversee accurate year-end 1099 reporting and ensure compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal tax laws related to AP.
• ERP Expertise: Serve as the functional subject matter expert (SME) for the AP technology stack. Direct, hands-on experience with NetSuite is required.
• System Integration: Lead or support initiatives for system upgrades and seamless integration between AP/P2P and other critical business systems (e.g., Inventory Management, GL).

Qualifications

Required

• Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or P2P, with a minimum of 4 years in a dedicated management or leadership capacity.
• Industry Background: Proven experience managing AP for a company in the hardware, or manufacturing sector. 
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Systems: Mandatory proficiency and experience with NetSuite 
• Skills: Exceptional analytical skills, strong grasp of financial controls, and proven ability to drive large-scale process improvements. Must be a proactive, and capable of diving into transactional details as needed.

Preferred

• Prior experience managing Accounts Payable functions for a publicly traded company (SOX environment).
• Experience managing geographically dispersed or offshore teams.

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help! 

Ouster is hiring a Customer Success Engineer to help our robotics customers be as successful and efficient with our lidar sensors as possible! This position will serve primarily to help our customers get up and running quickly, troubleshoot and fix any problems, track trending issues, and process 

all returns. These duties will be performed in compliance with policy guidelines and within timeframes as defined in the team’s SLAs and/or project requirements. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Customer Integration & Onboarding:
  • Lead post-sale technical onboarding, guiding customers through sensor integration, network configuration, and software (SDK/API) setup.
  • Validate customer system architecture and sensor configurations to ensure optimal performance and alignment with project requirements.
• Advanced Technical Triage & Resolution:
  • Perform root cause analysis for complex customer issues involving hardware, firmware, networking, and software stacks by analyzing sensor diagnostic logs, network packet captures (e.g., Wireshark), and customer-provided system data.
  • Triage and resolve inbound technical support requests, distinguishing between hardware malfunctions, firmware bugs, network configuration errors, and software integration challenges.
• System-Level Diagnostics & Troubleshooting:
  • Utilize command-line interfaces (CLI), diagnostic software, and networking tools to diagnose and resolve issues related to sensor connectivity, data streaming (TCP/UDP), and system performance across Linux and Windows environments.
  • Replicate customer environments and issues in a lab setting to isolate variables and validate potential solutions before deployment.
• Engineering Escalation & Collaboration:
  • Act as a key liaison between customers and internal engineering teams. Escalate unresolved issues by authoring detailed bug reports in a ticketing system (e.g., Jira) with comprehensive logs, reproducible steps, and initial analysis.
  • Independently research and test novel solutions, consulting technical documentation, schematics, and internal knowledge bases.
• Performance Optimization & Consultation:
  • Advise customers on best practices for configuring sensor parameters (e.g., resolution, rotation rate) and optimizing network settings to achieve desired outcomes related to point cloud density, data accuracy, and low-latency performance.
• Knowledge Base Development:
  • Author, review, and maintain technical documentation, including application notes, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles, to enable customer self-service and scale support operations.

• On-Call & Live Troubleshooting:
  • This role requires a readiness to engage directly with customers through on-demand video and phone calls to provide immediate, hands-on troubleshooting. You will be expected to confidently lead these conversations, quickly understand customer pain points, and guide them to a resolution more efficiently than via email. As part of the team, you will also participate in a formal on-call rotation to provide mission-critical support for customer projects, which may necessitate after-hours and weekend availability.

Desired Qualities and Skills: 

Technical Skills

• Linux Proficiency: Deep hands-on experience in Linux environments (Ubuntu preferred), including command-line proficiency, system administration, package management, and script execution.
• Networking Expertise: Strong, practical understanding of networking principles and protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs  and time synchronization protocols like PTP (IEEE 1588). Proven ability to diagnose network issues using tools like tcpdump, Wireshark, ping, and netstat.
• Scripting & Automation: Experience with Python for scripting, log parsing, or automating diagnostic tasks is highly preferred.
• Robotics Frameworks (Bonus): Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) or ROS2 and associated tools (e.g., RViz) for data visualization and robotics integration is a significant plus.

Professional Qualities

• Problem-Solving & Autonomy: A resourceful and analytical mindset with the ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical challenges, conduct research, and formulate solutions with minimal supervision.
• Technical Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, from robotics engineers to project managers.
• Customer Focus & Resilience: A patient and positive demeanor, with a proven ability to manage and de-escalate stressful customer situations while maintaining a focus on resolution.
• Ownership & Proactivity: A strong sense of ownership for customer issues, demonstrated by consistently following up on open tickets and driving them to resolution.
• Organization & Collaboration: Superb organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize a dynamic workload and collaborate effectively within a fast-paced team environment.

$80,000 - $110,00 a year 

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. 

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. 

At Ouster we offer a range of competitive benefits, as we believe in taking care of our employees in all aspects of their lives. Our newly renovated office, located in the Mission District of San Francisco, is a dog-friendly workplace with a kitchen stocked with snacks, fresh fruit and drinks, and a complimentary dinner catered nightly. Additional perks include 15 vacation days/10 paid holidays annually; paid parental leave; pre-tax commuter or health care/dependent care accounts; 401K match up to 4%; medical, vision and dental plans with premiums covered at 100% for the employee and 75% for dependents (Cigna or Kaiser); life insurance; and short term disability and long term disability. Ouster offers the best benefit options available because we consider the well-being of our employees a top priority. 

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

We are hiring a Customer Success Engineer to help our customers be as successful and efficient with our lidar sensors as possible! This position will serve primarily to help our customers get up and running quickly, troubleshoot and fix any problems, track trending issues, and process 

all returns. These duties will be performed in compliance with policy guidelines and within timeframes as defined in the team’s SLAs and/or project requirements. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Customer Integration & Onboarding:
  • Lead post-sale technical onboarding, guiding customers through sensor integration, network configuration, and software (SDK/API) setup.
  • Validate customer system architecture and sensor configurations to ensure optimal performance and alignment with project requirements.
• Advanced Technical Triage & Resolution:
  • Perform root cause analysis for complex customer issues involving hardware, firmware, networking, and software stacks by analyzing sensor diagnostic logs, network packet captures (e.g., Wireshark), and customer-provided system data.
  • Triage and resolve inbound technical support requests, distinguishing between hardware malfunctions, firmware bugs, network configuration errors, and software integration challenges.
• System-Level Diagnostics & Troubleshooting:
  • Utilize command-line interfaces (CLI), diagnostic software, and networking tools to diagnose and resolve issues related to sensor connectivity, data streaming (TCP/UDP), and system performance across Linux and Windows environments.
  • Replicate customer environments and issues in a lab setting to isolate variables and validate potential solutions before deployment.
• Engineering Escalation & Collaboration:
  • Act as a key liaison between customers and internal engineering teams. Escalate unresolved issues by authoring detailed bug reports in a ticketing system (e.g., Jira) with comprehensive logs, reproducible steps, and initial analysis.
  • Independently research and test novel solutions, consulting technical documentation, schematics, and internal knowledge bases.
• Performance Optimization & Consultation:
  • Advise customers on best practices for configuring sensor parameters (e.g., resolution, rotation rate) and optimizing network settings to achieve desired outcomes related to point cloud density, data accuracy, and low-latency performance.
• Knowledge Base Development:
  • Author, review, and maintain technical documentation, including application notes, troubleshooting guides, and knowledge base articles, to enable customer self-service and scale support operations.

• On-Call & Live Troubleshooting:
  • This role requires a readiness to engage directly with customers through on-demand video and phone calls to provide immediate, hands-on troubleshooting. You will be expected to confidently lead these conversations, quickly understand customer pain points, and guide them to a resolution more efficiently than via email. As part of the team, you will also participate in a formal on-call rotation to provide mission-critical support for customer projects, which may necessitate after-hours and weekend availability.

Desired Qualities and Skills: 

Technical Skills

• Linux Proficiency: Deep hands-on experience in Linux environments (Ubuntu preferred), including command-line proficiency, system administration, package management, and script execution.
• Networking Expertise: Strong, practical understanding of networking principles and protocols, including TCP/IP, UDP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs  and time synchronization protocols like PTP (IEEE 1588). Proven ability to diagnose network issues using tools like tcpdump, Wireshark, ping, and netstat.
• Scripting & Automation: Experience with Python for scripting, log parsing, or automating diagnostic tasks is highly preferred.
• Robotics Frameworks (Bonus): Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) or ROS2 and associated tools (e.g., RViz) for data visualization and robotics integration is a significant plus.

Professional Qualities

• Problem-Solving & Autonomy: A resourceful and analytical mindset with the ability to independently troubleshoot complex technical challenges, conduct research, and formulate solutions with minimal supervision.
• Technical Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, from robotics engineers to project managers.
• Customer Focus & Resilience: A patient and positive demeanor, with a proven ability to manage and de-escalate stressful customer situations while maintaining a focus on resolution.
• Ownership & Proactivity: A strong sense of ownership for customer issues, demonstrated by consistently following up on open tickets and driving them to resolution.
• Organization & Collaboration: Superb organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize a dynamic workload and collaborate effectively within a fast-paced team environment.

$70,700 - $131,300 a year 

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. 

We acknowledge the confidence gap. You do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role. 

We offer a range of competitive benefits, as we believe in taking care of our employees in all aspects of their lives. Additional perks include 15 vacation days/10 paid holidays annually; paid parental leave; pre-tax commuter or health care/dependent care accounts; 401K match up to 4%; medical, vision and dental plans with premiums covered at 100% for the employee and 75% for dependents (Cigna or Kaiser); life insurance; and short term disability and long term disability.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, robotics, industrial, and smart infrastructure applications (among many others). If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!

Our team is looking for a passionate, self-motivated Manufacturing Test Software Engineer with strong in-depth knowledge of test software and product engineering. In this position, you will be a member of the Test team at Ouster’s production facility in Ayutthaya, Thailand. You will work closely with R&D and Operations to support LiDAR products by using your skills and experience to identify and facilitate the improvement of manufacturing tests and processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements to existing and future test systems and platforms. 
• Be a subject matter expert, responsible for driving and implementing test time reduction, yield improvements, process optimization, quality improvements, and overall production readiness. 
• Ensure quality control systems and standards (GR&R, SPC, Control Charts, etc.) are implemented. 
• Use your skills to not only find problems but also identify the root cause to implement solid corrective/preventive actions using tools such as 8D Problem Solving, 5 Whys, 3P, Fishbone, etc. 
• Participate in scalability and manufacturability projects to scale production with increasing volumes. 
• Prepare and update technical documents including, but not limited to, test work instructions, tester corrective active plans, and training documents. 
• Oversee, instruct, and train test operators during the production bring-up process. 
• Use your expertise to participate and lead development in annual improvement initiatives. 

Qualifications & Skills:

• A strong proficiency in Python programming and debugging, data collection, and data analysis. 
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle,  
• Experience in coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. 
• Familiarity with using issue tracking and source control tools such as Jira, Confluence, Gitlab/Bitbucket/Subversion, Bamboo/Jenkins, and or equivalent. 
• Experience in deploying test software across a variety of platforms and operating systems. Working on multi-platform environments such as Windows and Unix/Linux would be a plus. 
• Experience working with LiDAR, optical/electrical/mechanical products, test measurement equipment, and robotic automation, would be beneficial. 
• Experience with data analysis (JMP, Tableau, SQL) is preferred.
• Experience with Epson robots, Cognex Vision, OpenCV is a strong plus
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related engineering field or equivalent work experience. 
• 5+ years of hands-on experience and time spent supporting product tests in a manufacturing environment, python programming, or developing test automation. 

Work Environment & Conditions:

• 80% of office / administrative desk work and hand articulation for typing / handling of paperwork / etc.
• Ability to lift up to 10lbs as needed, part of office / clerical work

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.

Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, robotics, industrial, and smart infrastructure applications (among many others). If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!

Our team is looking for a passionate, self-motivated Manufacturing Test Software Engineer with strong in-depth knowledge of test software and product engineering. 

In this position, you will be a member of the Test team at Ouster’s R&D / Pilot facility in San Francisco, California. You will work closely with R&D and Operations to support LiDAR products by using your skills and experience to identify and facilitate the improvement of manufacturing tests and processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide ongoing maintenance, support, and enhancements to existing and future test systems and platforms. 
• Be a subject matter expert, responsible for driving and implementing test time reduction, yield improvements, process optimization, quality improvements, and overall production readiness. 
• Ensure quality control systems and standards (GR&R, SPC, Control Charts, etc.) are implemented. 
• Use your skills to not only find problems but also identify the root cause to implement solid corrective/preventive actions using tools such as 8D Problem Solving, 5 Whys, 3P, Fishbone, etc. 
• Participate in scalability and manufacturability projects to scale production with increasing volumes. 
• Prepare and update technical documents including, but not limited to, test work instructions, tester corrective active plans, and training documents. 
• Oversee, instruct, and train test operators during the production bring-up process. 
• Use your expertise to participate and lead development in annual improvement initiatives. 

Qualifications & Skills:

• A strong proficiency in Python programming and debugging, data collection, and data analysis. 
• Knowledge of software engineering best practices for the full software development life cycle,  
• Experience in coding standards, code reviews, source control management, build processes, testing, and operations. 
• Familiarity with using issue tracking and source control tools such as Jira, Confluence, Gitlab/Bitbucket/Subversion, Bamboo/Jenkins, and or equivalent. 
• Experience in deploying test software across a variety of platforms and operating systems. Working on multi-platform environments such as Windows and Unix/Linux would be a plus. 
• Experience working with LiDAR, optical/electrical/mechanical products, test measurement equipment, and robotic automation, would be beneficial. 
• Experience with data analysis (JMP, Tableau, SQL) is preferred.
• Experience with Epson robots, Cognex Vision, OpenCV is a strong plus
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, or related engineering field or equivalent work experience. 
• 5+ years of hands-on experience and time spent supporting product tests in a manufacturing environment, python programming, or developing test automation. 

Work Environment & Conditions:

• 80% of office / administrative desk work and hand articulation for typing / handling of paperwork / etc.
• Ability to lift up to 10lbs as needed, part of office / clerical work

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!
The Senior Tax Manager will join our Head of Tax in our growing tax and finance team. You will support all facets of our tax function, including sales/use tax, provision, compliance, and tax planning for our global lidar business.

What you will be doing – key responsibilities:

• Partner with multiple external tax providers in management and preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions, worldwide corporate income tax compliance/planning, and global indirect tax
• Be tax lead in maintaining and implementing changes to support Ouster in its business process such as quote to cash, procure to pay, new finance systems, given the Company’s growth
• Support international accounting and transfer pricing calculations for our intercompany/cross-border transactions
• Manage tax audits through tax analysis, information gathering and documentation
• Manage SOX tax processes and controls
• Assist with other reporting, calculations and analysis, as required on an ad-hoc basis

• You are a self-starter and a do-er, who rolls up your sleeves and research information you don’t know to carry the ball forward
• You are efficient in carrying out your tasks, reviewing your work to ensure accuracy
• You apply common sense and strategic thinking to your daily responsibilities – to improve or refine processes or to automate calculations
• You embrace growth mindset and learning
• You are approachable and enjoy networking and connecting with diverse groups to draw out creative inspiration
• You are flexible and adaptable in a constantly changing environment as the Company continues to grow and expand internationally
• You are a team player and will  “get into the detail” while being strategic and a business partner with current Senior Tax Analyst

• A bachelor’s degree in business or accounting
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience working in US domestic (federal and state/local) and international tax, in a corporate setting, with operations in multiple countries and US states
• Strong technical and research background around Federal and State Tax Codes, US GAAP (ASC 740, ASC 718, FIN48, etc)
• MST and/or CPA is preferred
• Indirect tax experience is an asset but not required
• Netsuite experience is strongly preferred

• Working for an experienced Head of Tax who prioritizes coaching and employee development
• Partnering with collaborative team members in fulfilling Ouste’s mission
• Working in a dynamic and recently-public company in lidar industry

The base pay will be dependent on your skills, work experience, location, and qualifications. This role may also be eligible for equity & benefits. ($112,000-$208,000)

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.

At Ouster we offer a range of competitive benefits, as we believe in taking care of our employees in all aspects of their lives. Our newly renovated office, located in the Mission District of San Francisco, is a dog-friendly workplace with a kitchen stocked with snacks, fresh fruit and drinks, and a complimentary dinner catered nightly. Additional perks include 15 vacation days/10 paid holidays annually; paid parental leave; pre-tax commuter or health care/dependent care accounts; 401K match up to 4%; medical, vision and dental plans with premiums covered at 100% for the employee and 75% for dependents (Cigna or Kaiser); life insurance; and short term disability and long term disability. Ouster offers the best benefit options available because we consider the well-being of our employees a top priority.
Ouster is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that pursues and hires a diverse workforce. Ouster does not make employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, military status, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. Ouster also strives for a healthy and safe workplace, and prohibits harassment of any kind. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Ouster considers qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

At Ouster, we're building a safer, smarter, and more sustainable future by bringing vision to the machines that shape our world. As a leading global provider of high-resolution digital lidar sensors, we are the 'eyes' behind the autonomy revolution, powering advancements across a wide range of industries, including automotive, industrial automation, robotics, and smart infrastructure.

Our groundbreaking digital lidar architecture is transforming what's possible, delivering an unprecedented combination of performance, reliability, and affordability. This technology isn’t just an incremental improvement—it’s a leap forward that is making 3D vision ubiquitous and accelerating the path to a fully autonomous future.

We are a team of ambitious and collaborative people passionate about solving some of the world's most complex technical challenges. We foster a fast-paced, high-impact environment where curiosity is rewarded, and every team member has the opportunity to own their work from concept to reality.

We’re looking for a Product Manager for our core hardware products. In this role, your core responsibility will be to maintain the roadmap, and develop the communications and marketing of our lidar sensors. This will include building a strong relationship with our engineering team and acting as the owner of our technical marketing including sensor datasheets, roadmaps, changelogs. You will be the subject matter expert on our sensors, clearly communicate product capabilities, create compelling visual product demonstrations, and assist in defining future products. This is a role for a leader, self-starter, a strong communicator, a hungry learner, someone who is comfortable getting technical with our products, and most importantly someone who wants to have a huge impact in one of the most transformational industries in the world today. 

If you’re driven to create, innovate, and build technology that will fundamentally change how we live and work, you’ve come to the right place.

This role is based in San Francisco with a required minimum of 4 days per week in-office

Responsibilities:

• Deeply understand our technology, working closely with our product and engineering teams.
• Manage the roadmap and product release timelines and communicate those timelines to our internal teams and external stakeholders
• Understand how our end-users integrate our products and manage the definition and introduction of accessories to accelerate deployments and improve customer experience
• Own technical documentation to save our customers time and improve their experience
• Internally serve as the expert on our sensors technical capabilities and communicate those capabilities in simple language to our internal team and to customers
• Define our messaging and our content strategies, as well as be a key driver of the product roadmap. Be the expert in how to sell our unique features and technology
• Understand our technical personas and help create technical focused marketing pushes to them in relevant forums (Github, Reddit, etc.)

You Have: 

• Comfort with highly technical details and a strong curiosity
• Confident in interpretation of technical lidar topics
• Outgoing and enjoy outward communication and teaching about lidar technology
• Exceptional writing and communication skills. Ability to tell a compelling story of how our products solve problems for our customers
• Great teamwork and teambuilding skills. Ability to build relationships across all functions in the company
• Bias towards action. You will be the technical expert on our lidar sensor and will need to take an ownership mindset towards all aspects of the product. 
• Ability to work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial, growth minded company
• Bachelor's Degree or higher in engineering
• Engineering experience with lidar sensors

Desired but not required: 

• A history or examples of written technical guides
• Experience with hardware products
• Worked with other sensors such as 2D lidar, cameras, radar, or thermal cameras