Systems Engineer (Autonomy Robotics)

Location

Location: Remote with worldwide travel (~40-70%) including US, Australia, Africa, Europe

Salary

$140K – $142K per year plus equity

Company

hirify.global builds AI-powered autonomous heavy machinery fleets for mining, construction, and defense, operating in harsh environments worldwide.

What you will do

• Configure autonomy software, perception stacks, networking, and cloud services for heavy machinery.
• Perform sensor calibration, alignment, and validation for localization and perception.
• Diagnose and debug system failures across hardware and software components using logs, telemetry, and hardware inspection.
• Design and execute on-site test plans for autonomy behaviors, safety systems, and telemetry reliability.
• Translate field realities into actionable engineering requirements and improve tooling and deployment processes.
• Train operators and collaborate with OEMs and dealers to enable system installation and maintenance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience with 5+ years in field engineering, systems engineering, robotics deployment, or industrial automation.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, JavaScript or equivalent for automation and tooling.
• Experience debugging complex hardware/software systems under real-world constraints.
• Ability to work autonomously under ambiguous, high-pressure conditions and willingness to travel internationally and domestically on short notice.
• Excellent communication skills to translate field issues into engineering requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with robotics, autonomous systems, heavy equipment, or industrial automation.
• Knowledge of safety-critical systems and functional safety frameworks.
• Familiarity with hydraulics, GNSS, perception stacks, or motion control systems.
• Experience building test automation and validation pipelines.
• OEM or dealer network experience (e.g., Komatsu, Caterpillar, Volvo).

Culture & Benefits

• Company-funded medical, dental, vision, 401k, and life insurance benefits.
• Gourmet food and perks at onsite offices and labs near Greater Seattle area.
• Strong onsite collaboration with engineers and proving grounds.
• Opportunity for rapid growth and significant influence on company direction.
• Travel to unique customer sites worldwide.