Robotics Deployment & Automation Engineer

Simbe Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Simbe Robotics is seeking a Robotics Deployment & Support Engineer to own the full deployment lifecycle for new retail locations, from installation to digital configuration and early operational health. This contract role consolidates responsibilities across deployment support and onboarding to ensure high-quality deployments with autonomy across multiple sites.

This role emphasizes automation, scripting, and AI tooling to accelerate tooling and workflows, supporting near-term rollout volume

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical operations, deployment, or field support role in robotics, retail technology, IoT, or similar.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across network, software, and hardware issues
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent deployments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated experience using scripting (Python, bash, or similar) or automation tools to reduce manual operational work
• Proficiency with Linux-based systems and basic networking (TCP/IP, Wi-Fi, VPN)
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate investigation, analysis, or workflow automation
• Strong written and verbal communication for coordinating remote field teams and stakeholders
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Opsgenie)

Responsibilities

• End-to-End Deployment Ownership: Manage the full deployment lifecycle for assigned retail locations: pre-deployment verification, physical installation coordination, network configuration, digital setup, and handoff to operations.
• Pre-Deployment Preparation: Confirm all site requirements are met prior to deployment — including network credentials, docking locations, traversal area definitions, and hardware readiness.
• Physical Deployment Coordination: Coordinate remote contractors via chat and voice through the physical installation process.
• Digital Configuration and Onboarding: Configure robots for new sites including traversal pattern setup, schedule management, and route mapping.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution: Diagnose and resolve issues across network connectivity, hardware, and software encountered during deployment.
• Automation and Tooling: Build scripts, workflow automations, or lightweight internal tools to reduce manual effort in the deployment process.
• Quality Assurance: Develop and maintain QA checks for deployment readiness and early operational performance.
• Documentation and Knowledge Management: Maintain accurate records of deployments, issues, and resolutions in Jira and Confluence.

Skills

Deployment experience

Troubleshooting

Scripting (Python)

Linux networking

Communication

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Simbe Robotics is seeking a Robotics Deployment & Support Engineer to own the full deployment lifecycle for new retail locations, from installation to digital configuration and early operational health. This contract role consolidates responsibilities across deployment support and onboarding to ensure high-quality deployments with autonomy across multiple sites.

This role emphasizes automation, scripting, and AI tooling to accelerate tooling and workflows, supporting near-term rollout volume