Director of Engineering, Autonomy
Location
Seattle, WA
Level
Manager / Director
Department
Robotics & Automation
Type
Salary
$185,000 - $308,000
Job Description
Posted on:
2025-12-04
Responsibilities
- Lead the technical direction and architecture of the autonomy stack, including perception, navigation, and controls.
- Contribute to algorithm design, implementation, and optimization for embedded robotic platforms.
- Oversee planning and delivery of autonomy features, ensuring high-quality execution.
- Collaborate with engineers through code reviews and technical contributions.
- Mentor engineers and promote strong engineering fundamentals.
- Establish best practices in autonomy development and validation processes.
- Build and refine testing pipelines to ensure system reliability and performance.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
- 8–10+ years of experience in autonomy or robotics systems, with 3–5+ years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience delivering complex autonomy systems end-to-end.
- Proficiency in C++ and Python for real-time production code.
- Deep technical knowledge in autonomy domains like SLAM or GNSS.
- Skills in software development methodologies and testing for embedded systems.
- Strong project leadership and communication skills.
