Software Engineer - Networking

Pronto AI
San Francisco, CAFull-time$182,000–$230,000Posted Aug 31, 2026

About the role

Who we are

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. While much of the industry remains in R&D, 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.

What you’ll do

Optimize communication protocols and schemas

Stress test entire network system to find operating limits

Improve network deployment and tuning techniques

Build tooling to view, diagnose, and iterate on network configuration and operation

Create tools to extract and visualize data from vehicle logs

Analyze performance of networks using RF, wifi, cellular, etc

What we’re looking for

Proficient with python, C++, git, linux

Familiarity with common networking utilities

Excellent at handling ambiguous or undefined problems

Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of working effectively in a multidisciplinary team and communicating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Strong portfolio of projects related to networking

Experience deploying and optimizing RF

Able to create and debug software systems: building maintainable code with good diagnostics that scale

Able to debug issues across a complicated hardware/software/real-world system

Why join us

Work on real, production-deployed autonomy.

Build technology that directly improves safety, efficiency, and productivity.

Tackle complex challenges in demanding, real-world environments.

Be part of a fast-moving team with high ownership and impact.

See your work deployed and making a difference in the field.

Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and industry operators.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our San Francisco office location. 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.

The base salary range for this role is $182,000 - $230,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

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

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Pronto accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?

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Responsibilities

  • Optimize communication protocols and schemas
  • Stress test entire network system to find operating limits
  • Improve network deployment and tuning techniques
  • Build tooling to view, diagnose, and iterate on network configuration and operation
  • Create tools to extract and visualize data from vehicle logs
  • Analyze performance of networks using RF, wifi, cellular, etc

Qualifications

  • Proficient with python, C++, git, linux
  • Familiarity with common networking utilities
  • Excellent at handling ambiguous or undefined problems
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills
  • Strong portfolio of projects related to networking
  • Experience deploying and optimizing RF
  • Able to create and debug software systems

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

Skills mentioned

PythonC++GitLinuxTCP/IPPerformance OptimizationDebuggingPerformance TestingSystems EngineeringEmbedded Systems

About Pronto AI

Pronto is Autonomy Simplified. While other tech companies have been promising autonomy "coming next year" for the last 10+ years, we've been shipping real autonomy that our customers are using in production environments every day. We are the first and only company to deliver a truly scalable off-road autonomy solution. Our technology adapts to the environment rather than demanding the environment adapt to the robot. No purpose-built infrastructure, no multimillion-dollar sensor stacks, just proven AHS technology that works.

Technology51-200 employeesSan Francisco