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Autonomy Engineer
Folsom or Fremont
$160k-$190k/yr HybridFull Time
Nextpower
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.
ROS 2, Linux, Git, Docker, C, C++, Python, Rust, CUDA, TensorRT, ONNX Runtime, Gazebo
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Autonomy Engineer
San Jose, California, United States
$140k-$260k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Archer
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
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Principal Engineer, Autonomy
South San Francisco or New York City or Toronto or Seattle
$350k-$500k/yr HybridFull Time
AeroVect
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.
C++, Python, ROS, ROS 2
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Staff Autonomy Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$160k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Chef Robotics
Chef Robotics: AI-powered robots automating meal assembly for food manufacturers.
Shipping autonomy systems; strong Python/C++; leadership; onsite five days a week; hands-on technical leadership.
Python, C++, ROS, PyTorch
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Founding Autonomy Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$100k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Strata Robotics
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.
MuJoCo, Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Python, C++, ROS2, MoveIt, OpenCV, PCL, RViz, rosbag
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Autonomy Engineer II - Robotics
Palo Alto or Miami
OnsiteFull Time
Pivotal
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.
C++, Python, ROS, ROS2, PX4, ArduPilot, Linux, MATLAB, Simulink, NVIDIA Jetson, Gazebo, Isaac Sim, AirSim
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Robotics Perception & Autonomy Engineer
Menlo Park, California, United States
HybridFull Time
Autonomique
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.
Python, C++, LLVM, VLMs, SLAM
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Senior Autonomy Engineer
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/yr OnsiteFull Time
Applied Intuition
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.
C++, Python, PX4
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Autonomy Engineer - ML & DL Infrastructure
San Mateo, California, United States
$170k-$278k/yr HybridFull Time
Skydio
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
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Staff Autonomy Safety Engineer - Robot Safety
San Carlos, California, United States
$170k-$259k/yr OnsiteFull Time
1X
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.
Python, C++
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Mechatronics Engineer (Autonomy)
San Francisco, California, United States
$140k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Mariana Minerals
Mariana Minerals: Building software-first infrastructure to produce and refine critical minerals.
5+ YOEBachelor's in engineering discipline; 5+ years developing autonomy/robotics/embedded software; strong C++ and/or Python skills; experience with ROS/ROS 2, sensor integration (LiDAR, cameras, radar, IMU, GNSS), perception/localization/mapping, and real-time embedded systems.
C++, Python, ROS, ROS 2
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Senior Autonomy & Guidance Software Engineer
Los Angeles or San Francisco or Washington or London
$160k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
CHAOS Industries
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.
Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), ArduPilot, STM32, Nvidia Jetson, AMD/Xilinx SoC, Microblaze, VHDL, git, Linux, Agile, Scrum, CI/CD
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Staff Systems Engineer Autonomy
Palo Alto, California, United States
$207k-$258k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rivian
RivianNASDAQ: RIVN: Designs and manufactures electric vehicles and charging networks.
10+ YOESenior-level engineer for platform services with 10+ yrs embedded/autonomy experience; strong C++, Python; AUTOSAR, QNX/Linux RTOS; safety and real-time concerns.
C++, Python, QNX, Linux with RT extensions, SOME/IP, DDS, Ethernet, CAN/CAN-FD, Adaptive AUTOSAR, DOORS, Polarion, Jama
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Autonomy System Test Engineer
Foster City, California, United States
$143k-$177k/yr HybridFull Time
Zoox
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.
Python, JIRA, Git, Linux, Automation Framework
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Algorithm Engineer, Autonomy Planning & Prediction
Houston or San Francisco
OnsiteFull Time
Bot Auto
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.
C++, Python
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Senior/Staff System Safety Engineer, Autonomy
San Jose, California, United States
$149k-$296k/yr OnsiteFull Time
DiDi Autonomous Driving
DiDi Autonomous Driving: Develops Level 4 autonomous driving technology for shared mobility.
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.
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Senior Systems Test Engineer, Autonomy Behavior
Mountain View, California, United States
$160k-$291k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nuro
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.
Python, C++
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Staff Software Engineer, Autonomy Evaluation
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$173k-$252k/yr HybridFull Time
General Motors
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.
Python, C++, ROS, SQL, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch
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Autonomy Program Manager
Arlington or Mountain View
$170k-$230k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Riverside Research
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.
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Senior Staff Software Systems Engineer - Advanced Autonomy Systems Engineering Lead
Pittsburgh or Dearborn or Palo Alto or Remote
$253k-$380k/yr HybridFull Time
Latitude AI
Latitude AI: Developing automated driving technology for next-generation Ford vehicles.
10+ YOELead systems engineering for L3/L2+ autonomy; 10+ yrs automotive/robotics; strong autonomy, safety, and systems engineering; Python/C++/Git; ISO 26262 knowledge.
Python, C++, Git, ISO 26262
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