Senior Robotics Engineer

Built Robotics

Senior Robotics Engineer leading the design and deployment of autonomous capabilities for heavy construction equipment. Working at Built Robotics, bridging the workforce gap for clean energy transition.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $185,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & 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

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonC++ROSROS2controlsmotion planninglocalizationperception systemsdistributed systemsreal-time software architectures

Soft Skills

mentoringcollaborationtechnical design reviewsguidanceleadership

Certifications

BS in RoboticsMS in RoboticsPhD in RoboticsBS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer SciencePhD in Computer ScienceBS in Mechanical EngineeringMS in Mechanical EngineeringPhD in Mechanical EngineeringBS in Electrical Engineering