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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!

We are looking for a stellar Executive Assistant to join the team. The time has come where one human can no longer go it alone, in comes YOU! This is truly a wonderful opportunity to work alongside incredibly brilliant, kind people who have a lot of fun doing hard things. The role will be best filled by a quick thinker with sound judgment and good energy. A multitasking extraordinaire with the ability to seemingly be everywhere all at once. Excellent communication is first & foremost. The desire to help individuals function at their highest level is a strong second. No day will be the same, which makes this opportunity anything but boring. If you feel like you are up for the challenge, I encourage you to keep reading and submit your resume.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• In-person @ SF Headquarters 5 days a week, reporting to Sr. Executive Assistant
• Multi-Executive support; calendaring, travel arrangements, in-person meeting support, expense reports, presentation prep & formatting, etc.
• Tandem support & partnership w/Sr. EA; company events, swag, Town Hall meetings, day to day operations, providing coverage when OOO
• Company liaison/go-to; filter & forward, advise & guide on a variety of the most random requests for assistance from global organization, helping to keep the machine well oiled

 BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency w/both Google Workspace and MO; the patience to sometimes teach others
• Aptitude for quickly learning new systems and softwares
• Professional pivoter; capable of identifying priorities & shifting focus as necessary
• Ability to manage multiple high-level projects simultaneously 
• Forward thinking, creative problem solver w/gumption and desire to learn
• 5+ years of Executive support experience preferred

BONUS QUALIFICATIONS

• BA Degree 
• Former experience working w/legal professionals; paralegal or administration 
• Knowledgeable in large scale/global event planning & curating unique experiences
• Eye for design & aesthetics; experience/love for food & beverage service
• Uncontrollable desire to streamline processes and efficiency 

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.

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 Staff/Senior to support the Company’s Internal Audit function and SOX program. Reporting to the Assistant Internal Audit Manager (based in Thailand) and  Internal Audit Manager (based in the US), 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 be a hands-on contributor, supporting the in-house management of Ouster’s SOX compliance effort and Internal audit plan. You will perform and assist in planning, organizing, and executing the SOX testing program throughout the Company with guidance from the Manager of Internal Audit as well as 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 2 to 3 days per week on-site at our Bangkok office. We strongly encourage candidates to live within a sustainable commuting distance, as relocation benefits are not offered for this position. Given our San Francisco headquarters (PST/PDT), you must also be prepared to periodically adjust your schedule to accommodate US business hours for critical meetings and peak season demands, ensuring seamless collaboration with US-based teams.

This person ideally possesses manufacturing or technology industry experience, with a focus on SOX compliance/controls testing in a multinational organization with US-based reporting requirements. 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 coordinate with partners (external auditors, outsourcing partners, control owners), demonstrate superior communication (written and oral) and organizational skills. Experience of working on IT controls is an added advantage.

You will be joining a world-class Internal audit 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:

• Execute hands-on SOX and operational audit testing for assigned process areas, ensuring all procedures, including controls testing and key reports testing, are complete and compliant.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality, detailed audit documentation and work papers in the audit management software (e.g., Workiva), including supporting the maintenance and update of SOX materials (Flowcharts, RCMs).
• Utilize basic data analytics to support audit testing and analysis where directed, aiding in enhanced audit coverage.
• Participate in and support full internal audit engagements, assisting with planning, risk assessments, and data analysis.
• Support the entire control lifecycle, including assisting in process walkthroughs and helping the team evaluate and document the design of new controls or changes to existing controls.
• Manage deficiency documentation and tracking, supporting the preparation of SAD analysis and assisting the IA Manager with monitoring the status of all outstanding audit and control remediation action items.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with process owners to facilitate effective testing and support the implementation of new controls.
• Collaborate directly with the external audit team on PBCs, samples, and requests for assigned areas to facilitate efficient external audits.
• Support integrated audit coverage by assisting the IT Audit function with testing of key financial systems and relevant application controls.
• Draft clear and concise audit reports and supporting documentation of findings and recommended practical solutions.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes, best practices, and assist the IA Manager with dashboard and documentation updates as needed

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, Finance, or related field.
• At least 2 to 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit.
• Demonstrated experience working with US-listed multinational companies or US-parented companies, with exposure to SOX or similar internal controls compliance requirements.
• Professional fluency in both Thai and English (written and verbal) is required to interact with local teams and US-based management.
• Willingness and ability to periodically adjust work schedule to overlap with US Pacific Time (PST/PDT) to attend necessary meetings and manage busy season demands with US-based colleagues.
• Exposure to ERP, such as NetSuite, SOD analysis, and Fraud risk assessment.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of financial reporting and internal control principles, internal audit approach and methodology, and the COSO framework, preferably with experience using US GAAP or IFRS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exposure to working with external auditors and SOX audits.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA are a plus.
• Skills in data analytics, query, or scripts are a plus.

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 Experienced Senior to support the Company’s Internal audit function and SOX program. Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager (based in the US), 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 the in-house management of Ouster’s SOX compliance effort and Internal audit plan. You participate in planning, organizing, and executing the SOX testing program throughout the Company with guidance from the Manager of Internal Audit as well as 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 2 to 3 days per week on-site at our Bangkok office. We strongly encourage candidates to live within a sustainable commuting distance, as relocation benefits are not offered for this position. Given our San Francisco headquarters (PST/PDT), you must also be prepared to periodically adjust your schedule to accommodate US business hours for critical meetings and peak season demands, ensuring seamless collaboration with US-based teams.

This person ideally possesses manufacturing or technology industry experience, with a focus on SOX compliance/controls testing in a multinational organization with US-based reporting requirements. 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 coordinate with partners (external auditors, outsourcing partners, control owners), demonstrate superior communication (written and oral) and organizational skills. Experience of working on IT controls is an added advantage.

You will be joining a world-class Internal audit 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:

• Execute all phases of complex SOX and operational audit testing, taking ownership of high-risk and complex areas (e.g., Inventory, Revenue) to drive the testing strategy and ensure completion and compliance.
• Leverage data analytics to conduct full-population testing where feasible, thereby enhancing audit efficiency and coverage.
• Maintain and elevate control documentation, including conducting process walkthroughs, updating SOX materials (Flowcharts, RCMs), and ensuring all materials adhere to IIA standards.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis on control deficiencies, owning the deficiency and remediation process (including SAD analysis) by partnering with control owners to develop and validate sustainable solutions.
• Track and monitor the status of all outstanding audit and control remediation action items, providing regular, timely updates and escalation to the Internal Audit Manager on significant risks.
• Consult with control owners on the design of new controls or the redesign of existing controls to ensure effective mitigation of process risks.
• Develop clear and concise audit reports, and prepare presentations of findings, risk trends, and recommended practical solutions for management and cross-functional teams.
• Partner closely with the IT Audit function to ensure integrated audit coverage of key financial systems (e.g., NetSuite) and application controls, and provide support on general IT controls testing as needed.
• Collaborate directly with the external audit team on PBCs, samples, and requests for assigned areas to facilitate efficient external audits.

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, Finance, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit.
• Demonstrated experience working with US-listed multinational companies or US-parented companies, with exposure to SOX or similar internal controls compliance requirements.
• Professional fluency in both Thai and English (written and verbal) is required to interact with local teams and US-based management.
• Willingness and ability to periodically adjust work schedule to overlap with US Pacific Time (PST/PDT) to attend necessary meetings and manage busy season demands with US-based colleagues.
• Experience with ERP, such as NetSuite, SOD analysis, and Fraud risk assessment.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of financial reporting and internal control principles, internal audit approach and methodology, and the COSO framework, preferably with experience using US GAAP or IFRS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience working with external auditors and managing SOX audits.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA are a plus.
• Skills in data analytics, query, or scripts are a plus.

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.

Role Summary

As a Staff Software Engineer in Test, you will be the architect and owner of the automated test framework for our cutting-edge Ouster lidar sensor software interface. You will design, build, and maintain a robust system that ensures our software is reliable, performant, and bug-free before it reaches our customers in the robotics, industrial automation, and automotive industries. While you'll be a key member of the Quality organization, you will work in close collaboration with the Design engineering team to integrate testing early and often in the development lifecycle. Your work will be critical to guaranteeing the world-class quality and reliability of our perception systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Expert Communicator: Articulate issues in a concise manner to technical and non-technical teams across the organization.
• Framework Architecture & Development: Design, develop, and maintain a scalable and modular automated test framework from the ground up using modern practices in Python.
• Test Case Implementation: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable automated tests that validate the functionality, performance, and stability of the lidar sensor's software interface, APIs, and communication protocols (TCP/UDP).
• CI/CD Integration: Integrate the automated test suites into our CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) to enable continuous testing and provide rapid feedback to the development teams.
• Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Testing: Develop and manage HIL test setups to validate software behavior with physical lidar sensors, ensuring seamless hardware-software interaction.
• Black-Box Type Testing:  Develop and run functional, non-functional, and regression tests to verify that the hardware and software work according to the requirements and are performant, stable, and always improving.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Create tools and dashboards to automatically analyze test results, visualize sensor output data (like point clouds), and clearly communicate quality metrics to stakeholders.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the quality advocate within engineering. Work closely with software, firmware, and systems engineers to understand new features, identify potential risks, and design effective test strategies.
• Root Cause Analysis: Investigate, debug, and document failures, and work with developers to ensure resolutions are timely and effective. Quickly differentiate test setup issues and deeper engineering issues.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development or test automation.
• Strong programming proficiency in Python.
• Demonstrated experience building automated test frameworks using tools like Python Unittest.
• Solid understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Experience with CI/CD systems (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Proficient with network protocols, particularly TCP/IP and UDP.
• Experience leveraging AI and LLM tools to assist in analysis and reporting.

Preferred:

• Experience working with hardware products, sensors, robotics, or IoT devices.
• Knowledge of robotics frameworks like ROS or ROS2.
• Experience with Docker for creating containerized and consistent test environments.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualization libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Plotly).
• Experience with performance and load testing.
• Experience with reviewing and testing security and safety critical features.
• Experience with testing on Windows, Linux, and MacOS operating systems.

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.

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 Field Marketing Manager for the EMEA region. This role is based in Paris, France with a required minimum of 4 days per week in-office.

Responsibilities:

• Regional Marketing Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive marketing plan for the EMEA region, aligning with global marketing goals and regional sales targets.
• Marketing Communications: Manage all marketing communications for regional customers and partners, including email campaigns, newsletters, webinars, and social media content, ensuring it is culturally and linguistically relevant. 📧
• Community Management: Foster and build an interactive community of our academic and research-oriented customers to share the latest research and technical findings.
• Content Creation & Localization: Create, adapt, and tailor marketing collateral, presentations, case studies, and web content to meet the specific needs and nuances of the diverse markets within the EMEA region.
• Event Coordination: Plan, manage, and execute Ouster's presence at regional trade shows, conferences, and proprietary events to generate leads and strengthen customer relationships. This includes logistics, vendor management, and post-event follow-up.
• Sales & Marketing Liaison: Act as the primary communication bridge between the US-based corporate marketing team and the EMEA regional sales team. Gather feedback from the sales team to inform marketing strategy and ensure they are equipped with the materials they need to succeed.
• Lead Generation: Implement demand generation campaigns to grow the sales pipeline in key regional verticals.
• Market Analysis: Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs within the EMEA region to identify new marketing opportunities.

You Have: 

• Language Fluency: Fluent at least 3 of: English, Spanish, Italian, German, French
• Experienced Marketer: You have 5+ years of experience in B2B marketing, preferably in the technology, hardware, automotive, or robotics industry.
• Regional Expert: Proven experience managing marketing programs across the EMEA region with a strong understanding of its diverse cultural and business landscapes.
• Excellent Communicator: You possess outstanding native-language quality written and verbal communication skills in English. Fluency in at least two other European languages (e.g., German, French, Spanish, Italian) is required.
• Collaborative & Independent: You are a self-starter who can work independently while also functioning as a key member of a globally distributed team. You excel at building strong relationships with both sales and marketing stakeholders.
• Organized & Detail-Oriented: You have exceptional project management skills and can manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously.
• Willing to Travel: This role requires a willingness to travel within the EMEA region for events and team meetings (approximately 20-30%).
• Educated: You hold a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.

Desired but not required: 

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

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.

This position will be a hybrid capacity in the San Francisco, CA, location. (2-3 days)

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, 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.