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About the Role

We are looking for a Robotics Controls Engineer to develop and maintain the core control systems that enable autonomous haul trucks to operate safely in mining environments. You'll work on localization, path following, longitudinal control, and steering systems that run on 200+ ton vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and tune control algorithms for autonomous vehicle systems
• Build Localization & State Estimation, Longitudinal Control, Lateral and Control Navigation
• Develop state estimation pipelines that fuse multiple sensor modalities
• Analyze system performance through simulation and field testing
• Debug control issues using logged data and identify root causes
• Collaborate with perception, planning, and hardware teams to integrate control systems
• Write production-quality Python code that runs reliably and efficiently

Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field required
• 7+ years of professional (non-internship) software development experience
• Strong foundation in classical control theory (PID, lead/lag compensation, stability analysis)
• Experience with state estimation (Kalman filters, EKF/UKF)
• Proficiency in Python and NumPy/SciPy for numerical computing
• Understanding of vehicle dynamics and kinematics
• Ability to read and debug real-time control code
• Experience deploying localization and controls algorithms on real-world systems
• Experience with Model Predictive Control (MPC)
• Familiarity with path following algorithms (Stanley, Pure Pursuit)
• Background in signal processing and filter design
• Knowledge of system identification techniques
• Experience with heavy equipment or off-highway vehicles
• Knowledge of CAN bus and vehicle interfaces
• ROS or similar robotics middleware experience
• Familiarity with modern ML techniques for controls problems

Skills

• Python
• NumPy
• SciPy
• C++
• NVIDIA Jetson
• GPS/RTK
• IMUs
• CAN interfaces
• ROS

Location

• San Francisco

Work Type

• Onsite

Experience Level

• 7+ years of professional (non-internship) software development experience

Education Level

• BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field

Salary/Compensations

• $176,000 - $240,000 per year

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
• 401(k)
• Equity
• Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
• Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday

About the Company

• Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide.
• We deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field.
• We are on a mission to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology, and we are building toward becoming the world’s first profitable AV technology company.

Equal Opportunity

• As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.