Software Engineer - Networking

Socket.dev; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Equity

Sick Time & PTO

Parental Leave

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit

Team lunch in SoMa

Job summary

Pronto AI, a leader in autonomous technology, seeks engineers to optimize communication protocols and network schemas. You will stress test systems, improve deployment, and build tools to diagnose and visualize data from vehicle logs.

Experience with RF, networking, and scalable software is essential, as is translating complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Join a multidisciplinary team in a fast-moving environment focused on production-ready autonomy and real-world impact.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Python, C++, Git and Linux.
• Familiarity with common networking utilities.
• Excellent at handling ambiguous or undefined problems.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong portfolio of projects related to networking.
• Experience deploying and optimizing RF, and building scalable, diagnosable software.

Responsibilities

• Optimize communication protocols and schemas.
• Stress test entire network system to find operating limits.
• Improve network deployment and tuning techniques.
• Build tooling to view, diagnose, and iterate on network configuration and operation.
• Create tools to extract and visualize data from vehicle logs.
• Analyze performance of networks using RF, wifi, cellular, etc.

Skills

Python

C++

Linux

Git

Networking

RF deployment

Diagnostics

Communication

Tools

Git

Linux

Networking utilities

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.

What you’ll do

• Optimize communication protocols and schemas
• Stress test entire network system to find operating limits
• Improve network deployment and tuning techniques
• Build tooling to view, diagnose, and iterate on network configuration and operation
• Create tools to extract and visualize data from vehicle logs
• Analyze performance of networks using RF, wifi, cellular, etc

What we’re looking for

• Proficient with python, C++, git, linux
• Familiarity with common networking utilities
• Excellent at handling ambiguous or undefined problems
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a multidisciplinary team and communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong portfolio of projects related to networking
• Experience deploying and optimizing RF
• Able to create and debug software systems: building maintainable code with good diagnostics that scale
• Able to debug issues across a complicated hardware/software/real-world system

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.

The base salary range for this role is $182,000 - $230,000 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 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

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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