Senior Autonomy Engineer - Real-World Robotics & Planning

Nextpower Inc; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

401(K) with company matching

Unlimited paid time off

Generous company bonuses

Job summary

Nextpower Inc in Folsom, California is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to advance robotic autonomy capabilities. You will work directly on robots to ensure reliable performance in real-world conditions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of relevant experience in robotics, along with strong programming skills in C, C++, or Python. The position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary ranging from $160K to $190K.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in robotics, autonomy, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience developing software for robotic systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and improving autonomy capabilities.
• Debugging and resolving issues in real-world operations.
• Collaborating with hardware and test teams.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Rust

Linux command-line

Git

Docker

ROS2

Debugging complex systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

ROS2

Gazebo

Job description

Nextpower Inc in Folsom, California is seeking a Senior Autonomy Engineer to advance robotic autonomy capabilities. You will work directly on robots to ensure reliable performance in real-world conditions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of relevant experience in robotics, along with strong programming skills in C, C++, or Python. The position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary ranging from $160K to $190K.