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Deployed Software Engineer

fast-scaling industrial robotics startup Mountain View, CA Direct Hire Engineering $190,000 - $250,000

Job Summary

Join a high-growth robotics team as a Deployed Software Engineer to bridge the gap between shop-floor models and real-world heavy machinery. You will take ownership of the data and autonomy infrastructure required to power autonomous operations in demanding environments like mines and construction sites.

Essential Functions

  • Maintain a fleet of over 150 machine deployments by debugging nodes and analyzing logs
  • Develop reliable data infrastructure for frame capture, cloud upload, and training pipelines
  • Manage internal and external labeling teams while conducting evaluations on new robot models
  • Develop robotics software to control autonomous machines and integrate data into customer portals
  • Collaborate with on-site deployment staff to resolve field issues and maintain system health
  • Travel to customer sites up to twice a month to deploy hardware and build autonomy solutions

Required Qualifications

  • 2 to 10 years of experience as a Deployed Software Engineer or Forward Deployed Engineer
  • Proven experience in field robotics, autonomous systems, or heavy machinery
  • Experience shipping software into safety-critical or field environments
  • Experience with embedded protocols and fluency in embedded targets
  • Experience with vehicle networking or industrial equipment
  • Experience in early-stage startups or robotics-focused companies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in a fast-paced startup environment
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and high-agency approach
  • Ability to own complex problems from end to end

Technical Skills

  • ROS
  • CAN bus
  • Sensor Fusion
  • Computer Vision
  • Motion Planning
  • Hydraulics
  • Edge/Onboard Compute
  • Cloud Data Pipelines
  • Data Labeling Pipelines
  • Robot Model Evaluation

Education & Certifications

Strong university background in a relevant engineering field.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range: $190,000 - $250,000 per year

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