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Principal Robotics Engineer, Autonomous Systems

Blue River Technology · Remote-US

Posted about 2 months ago · $174,000 – $305,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
64 days
Blue River Technology's roles stay open a median of 62 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
100% of Blue River Technology's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Blue River Technology
high
14 stale, 2 reposted of 18 open
Hiring momentum
25 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-24

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Blue River Technology's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Blue River Technology.

About this role

As a Principal Robotics Engineer at Blue River, you will lead the technical architecture for autonomous construction systems, making critical decisions on localization, planning, controls, and safety. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure integration and field validation of these systems, while also mentoring other engineers. This role emphasizes shaping foundational architecture and driving engineering strategies to deliver effective autonomous solutions in challenging environments.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Blue River Technology as an employer.

What you need

  • Architected and shipped autonomous systems
  • Deep, broad technical judgment
  • A track record of making the right technical decisions across team boundaries
  • The ability to operate in ambiguity
  • Strong software skills
  • 10+ years in robotics, autonomous vehicles, or related industries

Nice to have

  • Experience with off-highway, construction, or agriculture autonomy
  • Deep familiarity with autonomous vehicle safety practices
  • Experience building and scaling robotics teams and codebases from early-stage to production

What you get

  • Base pay range of $174,000 – $305,000/year
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Competitive benefit package

Worth weighing

  • Role involves significant ambiguity and requires strong decision-making skills
  • Focus on shaping new architecture rather than optimizing existing systems
  • Experience in construction or agriculture autonomy is preferred but not mandatory

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Listed by Blue River Technology on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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