Senior Robotics Engineer

Built Robotics
Remote
Remote

Who this role is best for

Aimed at senior robotics engineers comfortable with architecting autonomous systems for construction equipment and mentoring teams.

Best fit for

  • Senior engineers with hands-on experience in autonomous systems and robotics frameworks.
    — “5+ years of experience developing robotics or autonomous systems
  • Technical leaders who can drive both development and long-term product strategy.
    — “Own technical road maps and help shape long-term product strategy
  • Collaborators comfortable working across hardware, software, and operations teams.
    — “Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and operations teams

Things to consider

  • The role requires expertise in both Python and C++ programming.
    — “Strong proficiency in Python and C++
  • Experience with ROS/ROS2 is mandatory for this position.
    — “Experience with robotic frameworks such as ROS/ROS2

How to stand out

  • Highlight specific projects where you improved system reliability or safety.
    — “Improve reliability, safety, and performance of deployed autonomous systems
  • Demonstrate your ability to mentor teams through technical challenges.
    — “Mentor and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams through technical design reviews
  • Showcase experience with controls, motion planning, or perception systems.
    — “Experience with controls, motion planning, localization, and/or perception systems
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • deployed autonomous systems
  • improved construction efficiency
  • enhanced safety
Typical background
robotics engineeringautonomous systems

Skills & requirements

Required

Robotics EngineeringAutonomous SystemsControlsMotion Planning

Preferred

AI IntegrationSolar Industry

Stack & domain

PythonC++Ros/ros2ControlsMotion PlanningLocalizationPerception SystemsDistributed SystemsReal-time Software ArchitecturesSolar Industry

About the role

Original posting from Built Robotics via Ashby

WHO WE ARE

Built Robotics’ mission is to build the robots that build the world. By automating repetitive tasks in the $300 billion solar industry, Built is bridging the workforce gap to accelerate our transition to clean energy.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Lead the design, development, and deployment of autonomous capabilities for heavy construction equipment
  • Architect high-level planners for new construction tasks
  • Mentor and guide multidisciplinary engineering teams through technical design reviews and implementation
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, software, and operations teams to integrate robotic systems into the field
  • Improve reliability, safety, and performance of deployed autonomous systems
  • Own technical road maps and help shape long-term product strategy

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

  • BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience developing robotics or autonomous systems
  • Strong proficiency in Python and C++
  • Experience with robotic frameworks such as ROS/ROS2
  • Experience with controls, motion planning, localization, and/or perception systems
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems and real-time software architectures

COMPANY PERKS

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • 100% employer-sponsored health, dental and vision insurance — for you, your spouse and children
  • 401(k) with employer matching
  • Paid holidays and flexible PTO
  • TSA PreCheck
  • Gym membership• Free catered lunch and plenty of snacks
  • A pair of steel-toe boots

ABOUT THE COMPANY & ROLE

Built Robotics’ mission is to build the robots that build the world. By automating repetitive tasks in the $300 billion solar industry, Built is bridging the workforce gap to accelerate our transition to clean energy.

The starting annual base salary range for this role is $185,000 to $210,000. Job level and actual compensation will be decided based on factors including, but not limited to, individual qualifications, working location, and market demands. The total compensation package for this role may also include: equity compensation, benefits such as medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, cell phone and internet reimbursement and more.

Built Robotics provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Built Robotics makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

Source: Built Robotics careers (Ashby)

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