Hiring: Senior Robotics Controls Engineer Company: Elev8 Recruitment Location: San Francisco, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 15:32:07 Employment Type: On-site Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Linux, Python About the job Required Skills: •You’ll need genuine hands-on robotics controls experience rather than purely theoretical exposure. •Professional experience in robotics, autonomous systems or vehicle controls •Applied hands-on capability in ROS and Linux •Knowledge of state estimation, including Kalman filters, EKF/UKF or sensor fusion •Evidence that you can build, test, iterate and ship production systems •This is a fast-moving engineering environment for somebody who likes difficult technical problems, high ownership and seeing their work reach real hardware. •It will suit someone who enjoys building, testing and iterating rather than working exclusively in research. Qualifications: •A relevant degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Electrical Engineering •An MS or PhD in a controls-related discipline is useful, but it isn't essential. Practical deployment experience matters more than academic credentials alone. Compensation: •$180,000 - $220,000 / year •San Francisco | On-site | $180,000–$220,000 base + equity Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!