Robotics Application Engineer

Roboticsconnected; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Pronto AI is seeking a technically adept support engineer to diagnose and resolve complex issues in our autonomous truck fleet. You will dive into logs, reproduce edge cases, and uncover root causes, collaborating with robotics, hardware, and software teams to ensure reliable autonomous operations.

The role requires travel up to 5% and occasional late-night availability. You will build automated tests, diagnose system interactions, and contribute to a growing knowledge base while supporting

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant non-internship work experience.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical issues through methodical investigation and creative problem-solving.
• Experience with large-scale logs and data analysis.
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.
• Experience with Linux systems and debugging tools.
• Experience working with hardware systems.
• Experience writing code in C++ and Python.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions live from customers and the Pronto operations team during production.
• Investigate and resolve complex system behaviors across the autonomous truck fleet through log analysis, reproduction testing, and systematic debugging.
• Support hardware and software teams by developing reproduction cases, analyzing system logs, and isolating root causes.
• Create automated test suites and tools to validate system behavior and accelerate troubleshooting.
• Build monitoring and diagnostic systems to help identify and track issues across the fleet.
• Document investigations and solutions to build the knowledge base.
• Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams on system behavior and debugging approaches.
• Work with the operations team to improve diagnostics and enable them to diagnose and solve common issues.
• Provide information to software and hardware teams about common issues to ensure they are understood and fixed.
• Develop features and/or bug fixes with the robotics team.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Debugging

Log analysis

System troubleshooting

Job description

Who we are

Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide. While much of the industry remains in R&D, we deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field.

We are on a mission to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology, and we are building toward becoming the world's first profitable AV technology company.

About the role

We're seeking a technical detective who thrives on solving complex software and systems issues across our autonomous truck fleet. This role focuses on providing critical technical support and root cause analysis, working closely with our robotics, hardware, software, and operations teams to ensure reliable autonomous operations.

You’ll be the person teams turn to when they encounter unusual system behavior or complex issues. Success in this role means not just solving immediate problems, but building our capacity to diagnose and resolve issues systematically. You should be excited about diving into logs, reproducing edge cases, and uncovering the root cause of perplexing system behaviors. If you thrive on finding really juicy hardware/software/system interaction bugs, we would love to hear from you.

This role will require travel (up to 5%) and late night availability.

What you'll do

• Answer questions live from customers and the Pronto operations team during production
• Investigate and resolve complex system behaviors across our autonomous truck fleet through log analysis, reproduction testing, and systematic debugging
• Support hardware and software teams by developing reproduction cases, analyzing system logs, and isolating root causes
• Create automated test suites and tools to validate system behavior and accelerate troubleshooting
• Build monitoring and diagnostic systems to help identify and track issues across the fleet
• Document investigations and solutions to build our knowledge base
• Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams on system behavior and debugging approaches
• Work with the operations team to improve diagnostics and enable them to diagnose and solve common issues
• Provide information to software and hardware teams about common issues to ensure they are understood and fixed
• Develop features and/or bug fixes with the robotics team

What we're looking for

• 2+ years of relevant non-internship work experience
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex technical issues through methodical investigation and creative problem-solving
• Experience working with large-scale logs and data analysis
• Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex technical issues clearly
• Experience with Linux systems and debugging tools
• Experience working with hardware systems
• Experience writing code in C++ and Python

What Sets You Apart

• Deeper experience working with at least one piece of an autonomy stack:
  • Sensors and actuators such as: cameras, GPS, motors, encoders, etc.
  • Networking / communications
  • Perception / machine learning
  • Electrical systems and hardware debugging
• Experience debugging autonomous systems or robotics platforms
• Background in automotive software systems or autonomy in general
• Track record of solving particularly challenging or unusual technical issues
• History of building tools that help others debug more effectively
• Ability to look at a problem from multiple angles and propose creative solutions

Why join us

• Work on real, production-deployed autonomy.
• Build technology that directly improves safety, efficiency, and productivity.
• Tackle complex challenges in demanding, real-world environments.
• Be part of a fast-moving team with high ownership and impact.
• See your work deployed and making a difference in the field.
• Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and industry operators.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our San Francisco office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We're constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That's why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
• 401(k)
• Equity
• Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
• Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday

The base salary range for this role is $114,000 - $144,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards.

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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