Senior Robotics Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nevada, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Conduct investigations and diagnose intricate behaviors of autonomous vehicles across on-road, resimulation, and synthetic simulation environments.

• Execute thorough technical analyses spanning simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL), and real-world operations.

• Manage complex investigative processes from initial assessment through to final resolution with minimal supervision.

• Troubleshoot behaviors related to perception, prediction, localization, planning, controls, and vehicle systems.

• Process and analyze extensive datasets derived from system logs, telemetry, and software outputs utilizing Python.

• Create automated diagnostic workflows and internal tools using Python and Spaceship.

• Develop interactive dashboards leveraging Python frameworks and Business Intelligence tools like Looker.

• Formulate hypotheses from incomplete or ambiguous data and design analyses to explore potential causes.

• Recognize recurring undesirable behaviors, regressions, and emerging performance issues at the system level.

• Classify issues into significant failure modes.

• Convey technical discoveries and performance metrics in clear summaries suitable for executive reports, release narratives, and cross-functional communication.

• Provide root cause analyses, automated diagnostic workflows, data visualizations, and actionable engineering solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Electrical, Systems, Robotics) or equivalent professional experience.

• Over 5 years of experience in professional software or systems engineering within safety-critical, complex systems such as Autonomous Vehicles, Robotics, Medical Devices, or Aerospace.

• Comprehensive understanding of robotic systems, including sensors, actuators, and software autonomy stacks.

• Strong expertise in Python for data analysis and scripting purposes.

• Solid grasp of contemporary software development principles.

• Experience in creating data visualizations using Python frameworks.

• Openness to learning Business Intelligence tools like Looker.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities for evaluating complex system performance.

• Capable of performing root cause analysis utilizing system logs.

• Dedication to maintaining data quality and conducting rigorous testing.

• Proficiency with Git and standard version control practices.

• Comfortable working in agile Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) environments.

• Ability to operate independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to distill complex technical findings into concise summaries.

• A Master's degree is considered a significant advantage, though not mandatory.

• Familiarity with AV-specific diagnostic and visualization tools like Planner Analyzer is a plus.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis and machine learning techniques is an added benefit.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Health savings accounts

• Life insurance

• Pet insurance

• Potential for bonus compensation

• Company equity

• Commitment to providing an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace