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Founding Robotics Software Engineer - Lead

San Francisco, CA💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-20 → 2026-09-26

Core

Design, build, and deploy AI models and scalable software architecture for perception, prediction, tracking, and localization in public transit robotics systems.

Role type

Lead Robotics Software Engineer (hybrid IC/Manager)

Builds

Production-ready perception and prediction software for autonomous public transit fleets

Domain

Robotics, Autonomous Vehicles, Public Transit

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Robotics AI model training, Multi-modal sensor data processing, Complex software architecture design, LLM-assisted coding, Team mentorship, Engineering roadmap planning

Preferred skills

PhD in Robotics/CS, 8+ years in AI/ML/RL for automated vehicles, Hardware integration experience, Founder experience

Technologies

LLMs, Multi-modal sensors, Robotics frameworks

Responsibilities

Train and deploy AI models for perception and prediction; Architect and maintain scalable software stack; Ship production software updates; Mentor engineers and lead team growth

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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