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$200,000.00/yr - $250,000.00/yr
Head of Autonomy - San Francisco
We are seeking an engineering leader with expertise in autonomous driving to join fast-growing company in the industrial automation space.
You will oversee a multi-discipline Autonomy Software team, leading the end-to-end development and deployment of L4+ autonomous vehicle solutions.
This will also involve collaborating closely with Product, Systems, and Hardware teams to define technical and performance requirements aligned with product roadmaps and business goals.
The ideal candidate will have an understanding of all areas of autonomy, capable of owning the entire stack (Perception, Sensing, Localization, Planning and Controls)
The company has experienced significant recent success and is now entering its largest expansion to date! If you're looking for a high-impact role with room for career growth, this is the ideal time to come on board as the company scales.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience developing autonomous systems, with real-world deployment
- Experience in technical leadership position (manager, director) managing cross-functional autonomy teams
- Strong background in C++, Python, and safety-critical systems (e.g. ground robotics standards)
- Familiarity with Machine Learning (ML) and autonomy simulation environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills
Salary Range: $200,000 - $250,000 + equity
Seniority level
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Industries
Robotics Engineering, Engineering Services, and Software Development
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