Bear Robotics · 3 weeks ago
Senior Robotics Engineering Manager - Navigation
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$170K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expBear Robotics is a company focused on advancing robotics technology, and they are seeking a Senior Robotics Engineering Manager for their navigation team. This role involves leading the team responsible for real-time robot navigation, managing team priorities, and ensuring the delivery of scalable navigation systems across multiple products.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)HospitalityMachine LearningRoboticsSoftware
Responsibilities
Own team capacity, staffing, and work allocation
Set quarterly goals and engineering commitments in coordination with Directors and TPMs
Provide clear prioritization and tradeoff decisions for incoming requests
Drive execution quality, schedule predictability, and cross-team alignment
Support career growth, performance reviews, hiring, and onboarding
Ensure the technical health of the navigation stack
Partner with TLs to review designs, interfaces, and long-term architecture
Identify risks early and escalate when strategic decisions are required
Maintain high standards for testing, simulation, and reliability in real-world deployments
Work closely with product, TPM, systems engineering, localization, and CV/ML teams
Evaluate navigation-related product requirements and translate them into achievable engineering plans
Communicate system constraints and technical tradeoffs effectively to leadership
Qualification
Required
Strong background in mobile robot navigation: path planning, controls, or sensor fusion
Strong programming skills in languages such as C++ or Python
Deep understanding of robotics principles, algorithms, and frameworks
Proficiency in robotic simulation environments and tools
Knowledge of computer vision, machine learning, and control theory concepts as they apply to robotics
Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong leadership and mentoring abilities
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Proven track record of delivering complex robotics projects
Passion for robotics and a drive to push the boundaries of the field
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related data-centric discipline
5+ years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems
Preferred
Experience in robotics, real-time systems, computer vision, or AI/ML
Familiarity with startup environments and the ability to thrive in rapid iteration cycles
Experience with ROS/ROS2, C++, Python, simulation frameworks, and multi-robot systems is a plus
Master's degree preferred
Company
Bear Robotics
Bear Robotics is an AI-automated robotics platform that offers for the food service and hospitality field.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$175.75MKey Investors
LG ElectronicsIMMSoftBank
2025-01-24Acquired
2024-03-11Series C· $60M
2022-03-15Series B· $81M
Leadership Team
John Ha
Founder, CEO
Juan Higueros
Co-Founder | Chief Operating Officer
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