# Senior Robotics Controls Engineer at Pronto

- Company: Pronto
- What the company does: Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: http://www.tuprontomx.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $176K to $240K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-07
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/pronto/jobs/8622965002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/pronto-senior-robotics-controls-engineer/

## About the role

We're looking for a Robotics Controls Engineer to develop and maintain the core control systems that enable autonomous haul trucks to operate safely in mining environments. You'll work on localization, path following, longitudinal control, and steering systems that run on 200+ ton vehicles. Responsibilities include the following:

## What they're looking for

- BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field required
- 3+ years of professional (non-internship) software development experience
- Strong foundation in classical control theory (PID, lead/lag compensation, stability analysis)
- Experience with state estimation (Kalman filters, EKF/UKF)
- Proficiency in Python and NumPy/SciPy for numerical computing
- Understanding of vehicle dynamics and kinematics

Tags: Mining - Engineering