Senior Robotics / Autonomy Engineer

San Francisco, CA, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 3 days ago
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Skills

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • C++
  • Apache Velocity
  • Computer Hardware
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Debugging
  • Optimization
  • Problem Solving
  • Python
  • Robotics
  • Sensors
  • Shipping
  • Publishing
  • System Integration
  • Transformer
  • Wireless Communication
  • Training
  • Stacks Blockchain

Summary

Job Title: Senior Robotics / Autonomy Engineer

Duration: 6+ Months (Contract)

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

In-Person Technical Interview

 

 

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

·       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

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.
  • Dice Id: 10459960
  • Position Id: ST26-98JOB
  • Posted 3 days ago

Company Info

About Scepter Technologies, Inc

Scepter Technologies Inc is a global Information Technology firm providing innovative and robust end-to-end solutions. We are passionate about transforming the way business gets done. With a unique combination of strategic thinking, creativity, and technological expertise, we design and build powerful Internet solutions. Scepter Technologies merges these competencies with unmatched speed-to-market -- the result is eTransformation. Scepter Technologies stands out from the competition in several areas, namely in the superior experience of our consulting practice and eBusiness services groups.

The highest levels of passion and talent are assembled at Scepter-Technologies., providing a breadth and depth of knowledge, which has proved critical to our client's successes. Scepter Technologies perceive technology with high spirit. Technology in mind and the enthusiasm in heart is what we mean by Scepter Technologies. Our goal is to provide developing/leading organizations with Information Technology services and solutions to resolve their most challenging IT issues. Delivering outstanding results requires intense commitment and close collaboration with our clients. We believe that having a full-time presence at the client site to observe and address the issues faced by them increases our ability to help achieve their business goals. Consequently, Scepter consultants work as part of close-knit engagement teams directly at client sites.

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