Pronto Networks

Pronto Networks

Robotics Controls Engineer

San Francisco, CA · Intern · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$119k-$161kDetected 15 days ago
PythonC++AlgorithmsMachine LearningNumPyRoboticsMechanical DesignAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingControlsCollaboration

About the role

  • You'll work on localization, path following, longitudinal control, and steering systems that run on 200+ ton vehicles.
  • What else you need to know This role is based in our San Francisco office location.
  • As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and tune control algorithms for autonomous vehicle systems
  • Build Localization & State Estimation, Longitudinal Control, Lateral and Control Navigation.
  • Develop state estimation pipelines that fuse multiple sensor modalities
  • Collaborate with perception, planning, and hardware teams to integrate control systems
  • Strong foundation in classical control theory (PID, lead/lag compensation, stability analysis)
  • While much of the industry remains in R&D, we deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field.
  • Build technology that directly improves safety, efficiency, and productivity.
  • Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and industry operators.

Requirements

  • BS/MS/PhD in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field required
  • 2+ years of professional (non-internship) software development experience
  • Experience with state estimation (Kalman filters, EKF/UKF)
  • Proficiency in Python and NumPy/SciPy for numerical computing
  • Ability to read and debug real-time control code
  • Experience deploying localization and controls algorithms on real-world systems
  • Experience with Model Predictive Control (MPC)
  • Familiarity with path following algorithms (Stanley, Pure Pursuit)
  • Knowledge of system identification techniques
  • Experience with heavy equipment or off-highway vehicles

Compensation

  • The base salary range for this role is $119,000 - $161,000 per year.

Benefits

  • Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package.
  • You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.
  • Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
  • Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
  • Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Company info

  • Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide. While much of the industry remains in R&D, we deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field.
  • We are on a mission to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology, and we are building toward becoming the world's first profitable AV technology company.
  • Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide.
  • 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.
  • What we're looking for
  • Be part of a fast-moving team with high ownership and impact.

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