Senior Robotics Engineer

Role overview

Investigate complex or unexpected behavior in autonomous vehicle systems and determine the underlying causes across simulation and real-world operations. The work combines robotics systems debugging, Python-based data analysis, and performance reporting to help engineering teams assess system quality and readiness for deployment.

Responsibilities - Own investigations of vehicle behavior across simulation, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and on-road data, from initial triage through resolution. - Trace issues across perception, prediction, localization, planning, controls, and vehicle subsystems. - Analyze logs, telemetry, and software outputs with Python; build diagnostic workflows and internal tools. - Create dashboards and visualizations to track system performance and communicate findings. - Develop and test hypotheses from incomplete evidence, distinguish symptoms from root causes, and identify recurring failure patterns. - Summarize technical findings for engineering partners and broader release or performance reporting.

Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field or equivalent experience; a master’s degree is a plus. - At least five years in software or systems engineering for complex, safety-critical systems such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, or medical devices. - Understanding of robotics systems, including sensors, actuators, and autonomy software. - Strong Python skills for scripting and data analysis, plus experience creating visualizations. - Careful analytical approach to root-cause investigation, testing, and data quality. - Familiarity with Git and collaborative software delivery workflows; able to work independently and communicate conclusions clearly.

Nice to have - Experience with business intelligence tools or custom simulation and diagnostic platforms. - A graduate degree in engineering or a related discipline.

Benefits and work setup - The listed annual base salary range is $149,000–$198,500 USD; other compensation may apply. - Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan matching, health savings accounts, life insurance, and pet insurance.