Founding Robotics Engineer: Autonomy for Heavy Equipment

Capua; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Equity in the company

Relocation assistance

$5K equipment and workstation budget

Job summary

An innovative robotics start-up in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Robotics Engineer to develop autonomous heavy equipment systems. You'll play a crucial role in integrating sensors and software for dynamic environments, ensuring the technology is deployed quickly in real-world projects. Ideal candidates will have strong C++ and Python programming skills, experience with robotics middleware, and a background in engineering. A competitive salary in the range of $160K-$200K plus equity is offered.

Qualifications

• Strong C++ and Python programming skills; proven experience with robotics middleware.
• Hands-on experience integrating sensors such as LiDAR, cameras, IMU, and RTK GNSS.

Responsibilities

• Develop robotics middleware components for low-latency tele-operation.
• Reverse-engineer undocumented CAN signals from heavy machinery.
• Contribute to both software and hardware system design.
• Participate in weekly field tests; iterate hardware and software rapidly based on results.

Skills

C++ programming

Python programming

Robotics middleware (e.g., ROS 2)

Sensor integration (LiDAR, cameras, IMU, RTK GNSS)

CAN bus protocol expertise

Education

Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

An innovative robotics start-up in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Robotics Engineer to develop autonomous heavy equipment systems. You'll play a crucial role in integrating sensors and software for dynamic environments, ensuring the technology is deployed quickly in real-world projects. Ideal candidates will have strong C++ and Python programming skills, experience with robotics middleware, and a background in engineering. A competitive salary in the range of $160K-$200K plus equity is offered.