Bedrock Robotics · 5 hours ago
Robotics Application Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBedrock Robotics is a company focused on bringing advanced autonomy to the construction industry. They are seeking a Senior Robotics Application Engineer to lead the deployment of autonomous excavators and ensure their performance on construction sites, bridging the gap between R&D and real-world applications.
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Responsibilities
Lead the onsite deployment of autonomous excavators. You’ll be responsible for defining equipment workflows to ensure we meet (and exceed) customer productivity goals
Run evaluations on site data to predict autonomous performance and validate release readiness before the buckets start digging
Debug complex issues across the entire stack—from hydraulic sensors and compute hardware to high-level behavior. Employ a breadth of technical knowledge to dig into both onboard and offboard code to keep the mission moving
Collaborate closely with Partnerships to identify new customer sites that align with our product roadmap and provide technical feedback to our engineering team to influence the next generation of Bedrock systems
Translate "robot-speak" into value. You will lead discussions on site progression, explain how the system integrates into our customers’ work, and how to maximize its performance on a job site
Qualification
Required
B.S. or M.S. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
3+ years of professional experience in a technical role focused on deployment, field engineering, or autonomous systems
Proficiency in Python, Rust, C++, etc, Linux
Strong understanding of robotics stacks – sensor fusion (LiDAR, GNSS, IMU), computer vision, motion planning, controls, embedded systems
Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems, CAN bus communication, and interact with industry debug tools
Experience with data visualization and analytical tools to turn raw logs into performance metrics
Preferred
Hands-on experience with heavy machinery or mobile robotics is a massive plus
Our roles are often flexible. If you don't fit all the criteria, or are in another location (especially one where we have an office like SF or NY) please apply anyway! We'd love to consider you
Company
Bedrock Robotics
Bedrock Robotics enables the construction sector to grow at the rate that modern civilization requires.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$350MKey Investors
CapitalG,Valor Equity Partners8VCEclipse Ventures
2026-02-04Series B· $270M
2025-07-16Series A· $80M
2025-07-16Seed
Leadership Team
Boris Sofman
Co-Founder & CEO
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Co-Founder and Vice President
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