[Hiring] Robotics Application Engineer @Bedrock Robotics Inc

Role Description

Join the team bringing advanced autonomy to the built world. At Bedrock, we’re moving AI out of the lab and into the real world. Our team is composed of industry veterans who helped launch Waymo, scaled Segment to a $3.2B acquisition, and grew Uber Freight to $5B in revenue. Today, we’re deploying autonomous systems on heavy construction machinery across the country, accelerating project schedules of billion-dollar infrastructure projects and improving safety on job sites.

This is where algorithms meet steel-toed boots. You’ll collaborate with construction veterans and world-class engineers to solve physical-world problems that simulations can’t touch. If you're ready to apply cutting-edge technology to solve meaningful problems alongside a talented team—we'd love to have you join us.

The Mission: At Bedrock, we aren’t just building robots; we are redefining how the world moves earth. We are looking for a Senior level Robotics Application Engineer who thrives at the intersection of heavy machinery, cutting-edge autonomy, and real-world grit.

What You’ll Do:

• Be the bridge between our advanced R&D lab and the rugged reality of a construction site.
• Take our autonomous excavators and make them perform - turning lines of code into moved dirt and satisfied customers.
• Own the success of our deployments through:
• Data-Driven Evaluation: Run evaluations on site data to predict autonomous performance and validate release readiness before the buckets start digging.
• Real-Time Problem Solving: Debug complex issues across the entire stack—from hydraulic sensors and compute hardware to high-level behavior.
• Technical Strategy: Collaborate closely with Partnerships to identify new customer sites that align with our product roadmap.
• Customer Partnership: Translate "robot-speak" into value, lead discussions on site progression, and explain system integration.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a technical role focused on keeping critical onboard and off-board systems operating smoothly.
• Hands-on experience with deployed robotics is a massive plus.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Python, Rust, C++, etc., Linux. Experience with version control and deploying code in "live" environments.
• Strong understanding of robotics stacks – sensor fusion (LiDAR, GNSS, IMU), computer vision, motion planning, controls, embedded systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, CAN bus communication, and interact with industry debug tools.
• Experience with data visualization and analytical tools to turn raw logs into performance metrics.

Benefits

• Adaptable: Comfortable in a hard hat and boots as well as in a terminal window.
• Decisive: Capable of making high-stakes technical decisions onsite to minimize downtime.
• Communicator: Able to explain complex concepts clearly to both developers and site foremen.
• Willing Traveler: Ready to be where the work is.