142 autonomy engineer jobs at 61 companies in Los Altos, CA
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Folsom or Fremont
$160k-$190k/yrHybridFull Time
NextpowerNasdaq: NXT: Provides integrated solar tracker and energy technology solutions.
5+ YOEBachelor’s in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field; 5+ years in robotics/autonomy with real-world experience; proficient in C/C++, Python, or Rust; Linux, Git, Docker; ROS2; hands-on with physical robots; strong problem-solving and collaboration.
ArcherNYSE: ACHR: Develops electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for urban mobility.
Background in RF/communications or networking-focused software engineering; experience with mesh radios (Silvus, Doodle Labs, Microhard), IP networking, MAVLink, and embedded Linux.
Silvus, Doodle Labs, Microhard, MAVLink, Embedded Linux
South San Francisco or New York City or Toronto or Seattle
$350k-$500k/yrHybridFull Time
AeroVect: Develops autonomous driving software for airport logistics vehicles.
15+ YOE15+ years building production autonomy systems, deep technical ownership in perception/prediction/planning, strong C++ and Python, ROS/ROS 2 experience, deep learning and real-world deployment experience.
Strata Robotics: Developing autonomous robotic platforms for heavy outdoor construction.
Degree in robotics/computer science, hands-on manipulation experience, proficiency in Python and C++, ROS2, experience with perception, planning, control, and simulation tooling; ability to debug full-stack robotic systems.
Joby AviationNYSE: JOBY: Manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft.
10+ YOEBS in engineering,10+ years systems engineering for safety-critical vehicles,knowledge of systems engineering methods,ability to derive and track requirements and lead V&V,strong interpersonal and fast-paced work capability.
ARP4754, DO-178C, DO-254, DO-160G, NPR 7123.1, NASA Systems Engineering Handbook, MBSE, Flow, Jama, Polarion, Cameo/MagicDraw
Pivotal: Manufactures personal electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
2+ YOEBachelor's in a technical field, 2+ years industry experience, strong C++ and Python, ROS/ROS2, Linux, MATLAB/Simulink, experience with PX4/ArduPilot, NVIDIA Jetson, simulation and flight-test integration skills.
Autonomique: Developing hardware-agnostic physical AI software for industrial robotics.
3+ YOEPhD or MS in Robotics/CS, 3+ years shipping perception or autonomy on physical robots, expertise in 3D vision, planning, SLAM, production-level Python and C++ experience.
Sunnyvale or Washington or San Diego or Fort Walton Beach or Ann Arbor or London or Stuttgart or Munich or Stockholm or Bangalore or Seoul or Tokyo
£100k-£160k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Applied Intuition: Developing software and simulation infrastructure for autonomous vehicles.
5+ YOE5+ years building production software; experience with autonomous vehicle solutions for defense; end-to-end deep learning development; fluency in C++ or Python with C++; strong communication and mentoring skills; ability to hold UK security clearance.
Skydio: Develops autonomous AI drones for defense and industrial inspection.
Experience with data engineering, cloud ML platforms, ML Ops, large-scale data pipelines, model training/deployment, and security/compliance in ML infrastructure; strong collaboration.
Cloud platforms, Containerization, ML Ops, Databases, Data pipelines
1X: Manufacturing safe, general-purpose humanoid robots for home and work.
8+ YOE8+ years in robotics safety or related safety-critical domains; proficiency in Python and C++; experience with risk analysis, hazard assessment, validation testing, and safety frameworks; Bachelor's in robotics/CS/EE/ME/Systems required; MS/PhD preferred.
Los Angeles or San Francisco or Washington or London
$160k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries: Develops advanced radar and sensing systems for modern defense.
10+ YOEBachelor's degree in CS/CE/Aerospace, 10+ years OOP experience, guidance algorithm design for UAS (ArduPilot), flight dynamics, embedded software on STM32 and Linux (Nvidia Jetson/AMD/Xilinx/Microblaze), real-time HW interfaces, vendor driver integration, Agile/CI practices, U.S. Person required.
ZooxNASDAQ: AMZN: Developing autonomous robotaxis for urban ride-hailing services.
7+ YOE7+ years designing and implementing scalable software system test strategies; automated testing; experience with JIRA, GIT, Linux, Python; strong leadership and communication.
Velaura AI: Developing ultra-low-power silicon and IP for AI accelerators.
Deep understanding of robotics/drone system architectures, autonomy stacks, ROS/Isaac experience, systems-level compute architecture experience, and ability to work across hardware/software teams.
Bot Auto: Operates a fleet of autonomous trucks for freight transportation.
2+ YOEB.S./M.S. or equivalent experience,2+ years building production robotics/autonomy algorithms,strong C++ and Python,foundation in planning/prediction/mapping,track record shipping on-vehicle code.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree in a technical field, 3+ years systems/safety/autonomy experience, strong systems thinking, cross-functional collaboration, and experience defining safety frameworks and release criteria.
General MotorsNYSE: GM: Manufactures and sells automobiles and automotive parts globally.
7+ YOE7+ years robotics/autonomy software; 3+ years evaluating complex dynamic systems with ML; production Python; strong C++ autonomy codebase; cross-team leadership; advanced degree in CS/Robotics/Engineering.
Nuro: Builds autonomous driving software and electric delivery robots.
5+ YOE5+ years technical experience (including 3+ years testing AV/robotic systems). Must code in Python or C++, design large-scale simulation/test automation, and understand autonomy system interactions.