Robotics Controls Engineer - San Francisco, CA

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Salary

$182K-$230K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)

$116,543 U.S. median for this role

Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)

+9.8% - Much faster than average

77% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

Seniority

Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Offered From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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About this role

Robotics Controls Engineer - San Francisco, CA San Francisco, CA Who we are Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide. While much of the industry remains in R&D, we deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field. We are on a mission to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology, and we are building toward becoming the world's first profitable AV technology company. What you'll do We're looking for a Robotics Controls Engineer to develop and maintain the core control systems that enable autonomous haul trucks to operate safely in mining environments. You'll work on localization, path following, longitudinal control, and steering systems that run on 200+ ton vehicles. What You'll Build Localization & State Estimation Longitudinal Control Lateral Control Navigation Responsibilities Design, implement, and tune control algorithms for autonomous vehicle systems Develop state estimation pipelines that fuse multiple sensor modalities Analyze system performance through simulation and field testing Debug control issues using logged data and identify root causes Collaborate with perception, planning, and hardware teams to integrate control systems Write production-quality Python code that runs reliably and efficiently Travel note: This role requires periodic travel to customer sites (up to 15%) Schedule note: Some schedule flexibility may be required during deployments What we're looking for BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field 2+ years of professional (non-internship)

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