46 autonomy engineer jobs at 24 companies in Prunedale, CA
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Autonomy Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$140k-$260k/yrOnsiteFull Time
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Riverside Research: Conducts independent scientific research for US national security.
12+ YOEProgram management experience for DoD or commercial tech, familiarity with autonomous systems engineering, SOW and schedule development, stakeholder coordination, TS/SCI clearance required.
Principal Engineer, Autonomy Developer Productivity
Mountain View or Austin or Sunnyvale or Warren
$280k-$385k/yrHybridFull Time
General MotorsNYSE: GM: Manufactures and sells automobiles and automotive parts globally.
10+ YOE10+ years engineering experience, BS in CS or equivalent, experience designing large-scale distributed systems, container orchestration, and leading cross-functional technical efforts.
Mountain View or Fort Worth or Dallas or Toronto or Texas or Arkansas or Ontario
$160k-$220k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Gatik: Operates autonomous trucks for B2B middle-mile delivery logistics.
Bachelor's degree in engineering/CS/robotics/automotive required; experience in V&V, ADAS or autonomous vehicle systems; familiarity with HIL/SIL/simulation and structured test plans; strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
CyngnNASDAQ: CYN: Develops self-driving technology for industrial vehicle fleets.
6+ YOEMS/PhD in robotics or related field, 6+ years industry experience in autonomous/robotics software, 6+ years C++ production experience, proficiency in Python, strong math and state-estimation knowledge, excellent communication.
Principal Electrical Engineer - Compute and Sensing
Sunnyvale or Austin
$295k-$330k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Apptronik: Designs and manufactures humanoid robots for industrial automation.
12+ YOE12+ years in high-performance hardware design for robotics/autonomy; expertise with NVIDIA Jetson carrier boards, high-speed digital design, sensor integration, functional safety (ISO 26262), Altium and hardware simulation tools.
Graduate 2026 PhD Software Engineer II (AV Labs), United States
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$171k-$190k/yrHybridFull Time
UberNYSE: UBER: A technology platform for transportation, delivery, and freight.
PhD in a technical field (completed or near completion), proficiency in C++ and Linux, experience with autonomy or ML preferred, strong algorithm and system-design skills.
KnightscopeNASDAQ: KSCP: Manufactures autonomous robots and communication devices for physical security.
7+ YOE7+ years shipping autonomy or systems integration software; strong C++ and Python; ROS2; cloud-to-robot integration; systems architecture and message-contract design; production-first mindset and mentorship experience.
Kodiak RoboticsNASDAQ: KDK: Develops autonomous driving technology for commercial trucking and defense.
12+ YOE12+ years product management in hardware domains, deep technical fluency, MS/PhD in engineering or CS, strong cross-functional leadership and communication, ability to travel 10-25%.
Otter.ai: AI-powered meeting transcription and automated note-taking platform.
4+ YOE4+ years in GTM/Sales/Revenue Operations owning systems and workflows; hands-on with Clay and/or ZoomInfo, iPaaS tools (Workato,Zapier,Tray.io), Outreach, and Salesforce; strong analytics and autonomy.
Wayve: Develops end-to-end artificial intelligence for autonomous driving systems.
Proven experience delivering autonomy products with complex AI models; people management across multiple layers; roadmap and product delivery skills; strong engineering and execution capability; BS or MS in CS/Engineering or equivalent experience.