Senior Robotics Engineer

Built Robotics; United States; Remote; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Flexible PTO

TSA PreCheck

Lunch & snacks

Steel-toe boots

Job summary

Built Robotics is seeking an experienced engineer to lead the design, development, and deployment of autonomous capabilities for heavy construction equipment. You will architect planners for new tasks and mentor multidisciplinary teams to ensure robust, field-ready solutions.

We value expertise in ROS/ROS2, Python, and C++, with a focus on reliability, safety, and real-time performance in distributed systems. The role offers a competitive package and equity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python and C++.
• Experience with ROS/ROS2 and real-time software architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of autonomous capabilities for heavy construction equipment.
• Architect high-level planners for new construction tasks.
• Mentor multidisciplinary engineering teams through design reviews and implementation.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and operations to integrate robotic systems in the field.
• Improve reliability, safety, and performance of deployed autonomous systems.
• Own technical roadmaps and influence long-term product strategy.

Skills

Python

C++

ROS/ROS2

Robotics systems

Controls

Motion planning

Localization

Distributed RTOS

Education

Robotics/Engineering degree

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Built Robotics’ mission is to build the robots that build the world. By automating repetitive tasks in the $300 billion solar industry, Built is bridging the workforce gap to accelerate our transition to clean energy.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of autonomous capabilities for heavy construction equipment
• Architect high-level planners for new construction tasks
• Mentor and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams through technical design reviews and implementation
• Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and operations teams to integrate robotic systems into the field
• Improve reliability, safety, and performance of deployed autonomous systems
• Own technical road maps and help shape long-term product strategy

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience developing robotics or autonomous systems
• Strong proficiency in Python and C++
• Experience with robotic frameworks such as ROS/ROS2
• Experience with controls, motion planning, localization, and/or perception systems
• Strong understanding of distributed systems and real-time software architectures

COMPANY PERKS

• Competitive salary and equity
• 100% employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance — for you, your spouse and children
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid holidays and flexible PTO
• TSA PreCheck
• Gym membership Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
• A pair of steel-toe boots

ABOUT THE COMPANY & ROLE

Built Robotics’ mission is to build the robots that build the world. By automating repetitive tasks in the $300 billion solar industry, Built is bridging the workforce gap to accelerate our transition to clean energy.

The starting annual base salary range for this role is $185,000 to $210,000. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications, working location, and market demands. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation, benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, cell phone and internet reimbursement and more.

Built Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Built Robotics makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.