28 robotics planning engineer jobs at 16 companies in Santa Rosa, CA
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Senior Robotics Planning Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$176k-$240k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Atoms: Atoms is a private footwear making everyday sneakers for consumers.
7+ YOEBS/MS/PhD in robotics/CS, 7+ years professional software development, strong motion planning and computational geometry skills, proficiency in Python and NumPy, knowledge of vehicle kinematics and real-time optimization.
Pronto AI: Off-road autonomous-haulage serving mines, quarries, and construction operators.
7+ YOEBS/MS/PhD in Robotics/CS or related, 7+ years professional software development, strong motion planning and computational geometry skills, proficiency in Python and NumPy, knowledge of vehicle kinematics, real-time optimization.
Medra: Private AI-robotics building autonomous systems for biopharma life-science experiments.
4+ YOE4+ years building robotics algorithms, proficiency in Python, experience with robot arm manipulators, motion planning, kinematics/dynamics/control, and production software engineering practices.
Azalea Robotics: Private robotics startup automating airport baggage handling for airports and airlines.
5+ YOEM.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field or equivalent experience; 5+ years developing production robotics autonomy software; expert C++, strong Python, and expertise in estimation, planning, controls, optimization, and real-world deployment.
Foundation: Private U.S. robotics building autonomous humanoid robots for manufacturing, logistics, defense, and other labor-intensive work.
Requires robotics, controls, or related experience; bachelor's or master's study in computer science, mathematics, or electrical engineering; ROS2, C++, Python, motion planning, vehicle dynamics, and robotic vehicle integration experience.
HIKINEX: Integrated remote staffing and business process outsourcing solutions.
Bachelor's in CS/Robotics/EE/ME, strong Python and Git skills, knowledge of kinematics/dynamics/control/state estimation, EMR not mentioned, US work authorization required; ROS and motion planning experience preferred.
DoorDashNYSE: DASH: Technology enabling local on-demand delivery and commerce.
MS/PhD in EE/ME/CS/Robotics required; deep controls and motion-planning expertise, strong C++ and embedded systems experience, dynamics modeling, flight controller development, and motion planning algorithm knowledge.
Nimble Robotics: AI robotics providing autonomous e-commerce fulfillment warehouses and robots to merchants and brands.
4+ YOEBachelors/Masters in CS or equivalent; 4+ years production coding in C++, Python, or Rust; experience with AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD and distributed systems; strong system design and communication skills.
DoorDashNYSE: DASH: Technology enabling local on-demand delivery and commerce.
Requires deep controls fundamentals, C++ and embedded systems expertise, dynamics simulation, aerodynamics, flight controller development, motion planning, robot control stack ownership, and an MS or PhD in a related technical field.
C++, PX4, Model Predictive Controller (MPC), A*, D*, RRT
Bot Auto: Autonomous trucking operating a fleet and providing Transportation as a Service to shippers and 3PLs.
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.
Maven Robotics: Private robotics building general-purpose AI robots for manufacturing and logistics organizations.
MS or PhD in a relevant field; real-world motion and behavior planning experience; Python and C++ proficiency; familiarity with AI planning, multi-robot coordination, and robotics software.
Kodiak RoboticsNasdaq: KDK: Public autonomous-vehicle technology serving commercial trucking, industrial trucking, defense, and public-sector customers.
6+ YOESenior software engineer with 6+ years in production software, robotics or related, strong C++, experience leading complex projects and cross-functional collaboration.
unspun: Private B fashion-technology building automated 3D weaving systems for apparel brands and manufacturers.
Experience validating embedded/robotic systems, test planning and execution, root-cause analysis, scripting in Python, requirements definition, and cross-disciplinary communication.
Waymo: Autonomous driving technology and robotaxi service provider.
5+ YOEBS in CS or equivalent experience, 5+ years software engineering with C++ required; collaboration skills; MS and experience in robotics, motion planning, or ML preferred.
Overland AI: Private defense technology building autonomous ground vehicles and software for U.S. and allied armed forces.
2+ YOEBachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field; 2+ years in autonomous robotics software and Python development on Linux; experience in planning, mapping, or perception.
Python, Linux, ROS 2, MAVLink, Cursor on Target (CoT), TAK, OverDrive, OverWatch
Bedrock Robotics: Autonomous construction technology that retrofits heavy equipment into autonomous machines for general contractors.
10+ YOE10+ years in safety-critical autonomous or robotic systems test planning and experimental design; engineering leadership across software, systems, hardware, test, and data science; Python and C/C++ proficiency.
Python, C, C++, cameras, lidar, radar, GNSS, IMUs, edge compute, embedded controllers, UL 4600, ISO 26262, ISO 21448, log playback, closed-loop physics simulation
AmazonNASDAQ: AMZN: Multinational technology focused on e-commerce and cloud computing.
2+ YOEPhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Controls, or related field; 2+ years in robot navigation, motion planning, or autonomous systems; strong ML/AI and robotics background; experience with MPC and deployment of learned models.
Rerun: Private Swedish software building a multimodal data stack for robotics and physical-AI teams.
3+ YOE3–7 years in field or community marketing, event planning, technical B2B startup marketing, recurring programs, and collaboration with founders or engineering teams; robotics curiosity and travel up to 40%.