Senior Robotics Autonomy Engineer

San Francisco, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Senior Robotics / Autonomy Engineer AI Sensor & Edge Systems

Duration: 6 Months (Contract)

Location: San Francisco CA Onsite required (No remote option)

In-Person Technical Interview (San Francisco)

Role Overview

We are building next-generation sensor and edge-compute systems that enable heavy machinery to see understand and learn from the real world. This role is for a high-velocity implementer not a researcher.

You will design build deploy and iterate on real-world AI systems mounted on large machines operating in harsh environments. If you thrive under tight timelines imperfect data brutal bandwidth constraints and hands-on hardware integration this role is for you.

This initiative is part of a broader vision to collect large-scale machine data for reinforcement learning imitation learning and foundation model development similar to how Tesla approaches autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deploy modular sensor stacks (LiDAR cameras CAN bus edge compute) across multiple machine types
Build low-latency AI pipelines under constrained bandwidth and compute environments
Integrate edge AI systems with heavy machinery and autonomous platforms
Enable efficient data capture filtering and offloading via 5G / Wi-Fi
Identify critical data signals required for model training and continuously refine data pipelines
Rapidly iterate on AI workflows to support reinforcement learning and imitation learning
Work onsite to mount test debug and harden systems in real-world conditions
Deliver large amounts of functional output under aggressive timelines

Required Technical Skills

Strong hands-on experience in AI development for Robotics / Autonomy
Proficient in C and/or Python
Experience building sensor stacks including:
LiDAR
Cameras
CAN BUS
Edge compute systems

Prior work with:

Autonomous vehicles
Robotics platforms
UAV sensing systems
DIY robots that operate in real environments
Comfortable working with imperfect data hardware constraints and field deployments

Preferred Skills

Experience with transformer-based models and AI agents
Familiarity using multiple AI agents simultaneously
Exposure to reinforcement learning imitation learning or world models
Background in edge AI optimization and bandwidth-constrained systems
Previous experience at Uber Tesla or similar autonomy-driven companies

Soft Skills & Mindset

Self-starter / go-getter mentality
Extremely autonomous and execution-focused
Thrives in fast-paced ambiguous environments
Comfortable cutting corners when needed to deliver results
Strong problem-solving instincts with a make it work attitude
Energized by shipping in weeks not publishing in months

Why This Role

Direct impact on real machines in the field
Opportunity to shape large-scale AI data collection for foundation models
Work alongside senior architects tackling complex autonomy challenges
High ownership high trust and rapid execution
Not research-oriented - this is about building and deploying

Pi-square technologies is a Michigan (USA) Headquartered Automotive Embedded Engineering Services company Synergy Partner for major OEMs and Tier 1s and their implementation partners in Automotive Embedded Product Development Projects Requirements Analysis Software Design Software Implementation Efficient Build Release Process and turnkey software V & V Services. We have more than 20 years of industry expertise with specialization in the latest cutting-edge automotive technologies such as Infotainment connected vehicles Cyber security OTA and Advanced Safety/ Body electronics.

Job Title: Senior Robotics / Autonomy Engineer AI Sensor & Edge Systems Duration: 6 Months (Contract) Location: San Francisco CA Onsite required (No remote option) In-Person Technical Interview (San Francisco) Role Overview We are building next-generation sensor and edge-compute systems that ...