Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Planning)

Nameless Ventures
San Francisco, California, United Statesunknown$180,000–$240,000Posted Sep 18, 2026

About the role

🤖 Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Planning) 🤖

📍Based in San Francisco📍

💰 Salary is $180,000-240,000 D.O.E. 💰

🌍 About the Company:

Our client is a rapidly growing US robotics and autonomy company is developing advanced self-driving technology for some of the world’s most demanding environments, including mining and industrial applications. Their systems combine AI, computer vision, sensor fusion and autonomous navigation to tackle complex real-world problems where reliability and safety are critical.

Backed by significant investment and operating within a broader physical-AI ecosystem, they offer engineers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomy technology that is deployed on real vehicles, not just in simulation. It’s an environment for engineers who want genuine technical ownership and the chance to help scale robotics into major global industries.

✅ You will have:

6+ years of experience in robotics software engineering - with motion planning.

Python / NumPy / Docker / C++ / Linux.

Strong motion planning algorithms knowledge (NPP).

Experience working in start-ups/scale-ups where you have built from scratch.

😎 Nice to have:

Shapely / Numba / SciPy / SolidWorks/ Redis / ZeroMQ.

PhD and/or MSc in Robotics or Motion Planning.

🤑 The benefits:

Equity.

Bonus.

Plus more.

⚡ Interested in finding out more? Hit that apply button and we'll be in touch if your profile is a good match.

Responsibilities

  • You will develop advanced self-driving technology for demanding environments like mining and industrial applications.
  • The role involves working on cutting-edge autonomy systems deployed on real vehicles with full technical ownership.

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in robotics software engineering with motion planning
  • Proficient in Python, NumPy, Docker, C++, and Linux
  • Strong knowledge of motion planning algorithms

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Bonus
  • Plus more

Skills mentioned

PythonC++NumPyDockerLinuxRoboticsComputer VisionSensor FusionSystems EngineeringRedis

About Nameless Ventures

We build technology ventures, one hire at a time. For the last 8 years, we've made over 300+ total hires within 100 separate companies across 10 different locations. Interested in finding out more? Visit our website and get in touch.

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