Founding Robotics Engineer at VC-backed autonomous robotics startup

As the first technical hire, you will architect and build a production-grade autonomy stack for heavy industrial machinery. You will own the end-to-end development of perception, planning, and control systems, transitioning advanced robotics technology into rugged, real-world environments. This role offers the unique opportunity to define the technical foundation for an entire industry.

VC-backed autonomous robotics startup

• Architect the full robotics stack using ROS2, covering everything from sensor fusion to motion planning.
• Design and implement low-latency teleoperation and safety-critical drive-by-wire systems for heavy equipment.
• Conduct rapid field testing and iteration on physical hardware to solve complex challenges in unstructured environments.

• Extensive experience building and shipping production-quality robotics or autonomous vehicle systems using ROS2.
• Deep technical proficiency in C++, Python, and integrating complex sensor suites including LiDAR and GNSS-RTK.
• Proven ability to thrive in early-stage environments, taking full ownership of mission-critical technical decisions.

• Lead the 0-to-1 development of a sophisticated robotics architecture for high-impact industrial applications.
• Join a well-funded team backed by top-tier VCs with immediate access to multi-billion dollar strategic partners.
• High-velocity environment where you ship code to real-world hardware weekly, bypassing the bureaucracy of traditional AV firms.