Principal Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems

Blue River Technology

Principal Robotics Engineer architecting autonomous construction systems for Blue River Technology. Defining robotics strategy, safety architectures, and reusable autonomy foundations.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $174,000 - $305,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and shipping autonomous systems, with a strong focus on robotics stack development and safety architecture. Proven ability to mentor engineering teams and drive technical decisions across multidisciplinary projects in autonomous construction.

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Autonomous Systems ArchitectureRobotics Technical StackSoftware Development in Compiled LanguagesSafety Architecture DesignTeam Building and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

RoboticsAutonomous VehiclesProduction Code DevelopmentCode ReviewSoftware ArchitectureTestingCode QualityHazard AnalysisRuntime MonitoringSystem Integration

Soft Skills

Technical JudgmentConsensus BuildingProblem SolvingMentoringCollaboration

Industry Keywords

Autonomous ConstructionOff-Highway AutonomyAgriculture AutonomySafety PracticesEngineering Velocity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define the engineering strategy and technical roadmap for the robotics stack for Blue River's autonomous construction program
Make build-vs-reuse-vs-buy decisions on critical subsystems and drive them to execution
Design safeguarding systems and safety architectures for heavy autonomous equipment
Work with mechatronics, platform, and field operations teams on system integration, bring-up, and field validation
Mentor and elevate engineers
Own architecture across localization, planning, controls, and safeguarding
Identify shared approaches across autonomy programs, improve code reuse, and increase company-wide engineering velocity
Shape foundational architecture decisions for autonomous construction systems

Requirements

What you’ll need

Architected and shipped autonomous systems, making structural decisions on robotics or autonomous vehicle programs through production
Deep, broad technical judgment across the robotics technical stack
Track record of making technical decisions across team boundaries and building consensus
Ability to operate in ambiguity and drive ill-defined problems to results
Strong software skills, including production code and code review in compiled languages
Strong opinions about software architecture, testing, and code quality
10+ years in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or related industries, or equivalent depth with fewer years and a graduate degree
Experience with off-highway, construction, or agriculture autonomy preferred
Familiarity with autonomous vehicle safety practices, including hazard analysis, safe behavior design, and runtime monitoring preferred
Experience building and scaling robotics teams and codebases from early-stage to production preferred
Open to visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual performance bonus
Competitive benefit package
Recruiting, mentorship, career development, and learning & development programs
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities
Inclusive workplace supporting a thriving career and meaningful, challenging mission