Field Robotics Deployment Engineer (In-Person, SF)

Cosmic Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosmic Robotics in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to own the end-to-end deployment of robotics systems at customer sites, from setup to field validation and long-term maintenance.

You will translate customer needs into robot and platform feature requirements, develop and deploy new capabilities, and drive uptime and adoption of our construction robots.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional engineering experience.
• First-principles understanding of system-level engineering including robotics, software, and hardware interaction.
• Experience with robotics, system integration and software development (Python, C++).
• Demonstrated experience owning the full product lifecycle from customer requirements to field deployment.
• Familiarity with deployment and diagnostic tools for robotic systems.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.
• Thrives in fast-paced environments and meets deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own the full robot deployment lifecycle at customer sites, from initial setup to field validation and long-term maintenance.
• Work directly with customers as a technical partner, translating operational needs into requirements for new robot and platform features.
• Develop, integrate, and deploy new features to meet specific customer requirements.
• Triage and debug issues in the field and ensure high robot uptime.
• Set milestones, plan roadmaps, and deliver on ambitious timelines for deployments and feature delivery.

Skills

Engineering experience

Robotics

System integration

Python

C++

Product lifecycle ownership

Deployment tools

Communication

Project management

Job description

Cosmic Robotics in San Francisco, CA is seeking a Forward Deployed Software Engineer to own the end-to-end deployment of robotics systems at customer sites, from setup to field validation and long-term maintenance.

You will translate customer needs into robot and platform feature requirements, develop and deploy new capabilities, and drive uptime and adoption of our construction robots.