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Principal Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems

Blue River Technology
Location
Remote-US
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Autonomy (PC01662)
Salary
$174,000 – $305,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Architected and shipped autonomous systems
  • Deep, broad technical judgment
  • A track record of making the right technical decisions across team boundaries
  • The ability to operate in ambiguity
  • Strong software skills
  • 10+ years in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or related industries
Nice to have
  • Experience with off-highway, construction, or agriculture autonomy
  • Deep familiarity with autonomous vehicle safety practices
  • Experience building and scaling robotics teams and codebases from early-stage to production
What the job really is

As a Principal Robotics Engineer at Blue River, you will lead the technical architecture for autonomous construction systems, making critical decisions on localization, planning, controls, and safety. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure integration and field validation of these systems, while also mentoring other engineers. This role emphasizes shaping foundational architecture and driving engineering strategies to deliver effective autonomous solutions in challenging environments.

Benefits
  • Base pay range of $174,000 – $305,000/year
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Competitive benefit package
Things to weigh
  • Role involves significant ambiguity and requires strong decision-making skills
  • Focus on shaping new architecture rather than optimizing existing systems
  • Experience in construction or agriculture autonomy is preferred but not mandatory
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