Forward Deployed Engineer, Robotics
Core
Embed with strategic launch partners to deploy, configure, and maintain autonomous delivery robots (Carri) on-site, translating partner goals into working solutions and demonstrating operational/financial value.
Role type
Senior IC robotics field engineer (forward deployment)
Builds
Deployed robotic solutions, custom platform extensions, and business cases for partners
Domain
Autonomous delivery robotics, logistics, hardware/software integration
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Robotics engineering, Python, C++, Linux, ROS/ROS 2, localization, navigation, fleet management, customer-facing technical workshops, unit economics/P&L analysis, independent ownership
Preferred skills
Facility systems knowledge (elevators, access control, BMS), AI-assisted coding
Technologies
Python, C++, Linux, ROS/ROS 2
Responsibilities
Deploy and maintain robots on partner sites (mapping, route setup, integrations); prototype and deploy platform extensions; build business cases with partners; capture feedback for product roadmap; monitor fleet performance and lead incident follow-ups; represent Grab as trusted technical contact
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
