Senior Robotics Controls Engineer
ATOMS Careers page•San Francisco, CA
•$176,000 - $240,000•Onsite
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field required
- 7+ years of professional (non-internship) software development experience
- Strong foundation in classical control theory (PID, lead/lag compensation, stability analysis)
- Experience with state estimation (Kalman filters, EKF/UKF)
- Proficiency in Python and NumPy/SciPy for numerical computing
- Understanding of vehicle dynamics and kinematics
- Ability to read and debug real-time control code
- Experience deploying localization and controls algorithms on real-world systems
- Experience with Model Predictive Control (MPC)
- Familiarity with path following algorithms (Stanley, Pure Pursuit)
- Background in signal processing and filter design
- Knowledge of system identification techniques
- Experience with heavy equipment or off-highway vehicles
- Knowledge of CAN bus and vehicle interfaces
- ROS or similar robotics middleware experience
- Familiarity with modern ML techniques for controls problems
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and tune control algorithms for autonomous vehicle systems
- Build Localization & State Estimation, Longitudinal Control, Lateral and Control Navigation.
- 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
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
- 401(k)
- Equity
- Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
- Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
