Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking robotics engineers passionate about making a real-world impact, who enjoy getting hands-on and want to work with cutting-edge technology, collaborating with international teams to build innovative solutions that are redefining the autonomous trucking industry.
Key Highlights:
1. Make a real-world impact with cutting-edge technology
2. Collaborate with international teams on advanced robotics projects
3. Actively participate in creating innovative solutions
**While most Autonomous Vehicle (AV) technology companies are stuck in R\&D mode, Pronto is a world\-leader in commercializing AV tech via our Autonomous Haulage System, which is automating haulage operations at mines and quarries around the world.**
**Pronto’s team of Silicon Valley veterans has been at the forefront of every major AV development over the past 20 years, with a relentless focus on commercializing the technology, leading to our current specialization in off\-road applications.**
**This focus and our decades of experience have put Pronto on a track to become the world’s first profitable AV technology company.**
This position is to work at Prontobras, a subsidiary of Pronto.
**Job: Robotics Engineer**
We are seeking robotics engineers passionate about making a real-world impact. If you thrive on technical challenges, enjoy getting hands-on, and want to work with cutting-edge technology while collaborating with our international teams, this is your opportunity to actively contribute to creating innovative solutions that are redefining the autonomous trucking industry.
**About the Opportunity**
* This role is based at Pronto’s office in Vila da Serra (Nova Lima/Belo Horizonte), with occasional visits to mines in Brazil and other countries. Working hours may vary according to operational needs.
* During the selection process, it is essential to complete the experience questionnaire accompanying your application. Applications without responses will not be considered.
**Responsibilities**
* Provide engineering support for production autonomous trucks, ensuring continuous and efficient operation across all of Pronto’s global operations;
* Perform diagnostics and debugging on Linux systems, identifying and resolving issues in firmware, software, and embedded systems;
* Maintain direct communication with customers and local teams to meet operational demands and ensure technical alignment;
* Support device installation and integration in new operations, contributing to fleet deployment and expansion;
* Develop debugging and monitoring tools to optimize technical support and fault analysis;
* Develop software for autonomous systems, collaborating with international teams on advanced robotics projects;
* Work across diverse robotics topics, including localization, controls, path planning, safety systems, sensor fusion, integration with custom or third-party hardware, camera pipelines, and/or machine learning.
**Requirements (Mandatory)**
* Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in software, hardware, and/or robotics development;
* Advanced knowledge of Linux systems;
* Practical experience with embedded system debugging;
* Experience with remote connections (SSH) and command-line tools;
* Programming in Python or C/C\+\+ for code analysis and correction;
* Advanced or fluent English, required for constant communication with global teams and for reading and writing documentation in English;
**Preferred Qualifications (Nice-to-Have)**
* Experience with process management (Supervisor or similar);
* Knowledge of communication protocols and connectivity diagnostics;
* Proficiency with Linux networking tools (tcpdump, candump, Wireshark, etc.);
* Familiarity with version control (Git);
* Personal automation, robotics, or electronics projects;
* Experience with rapid prototyping and hardware troubleshooting.
* Valid Brazilian driver’s license, Category B.
**Benefits**
* Health and dental insurance (for employee and dependents);
* Life insurance;
* Meal and food vouchers;
* Stock options;
* Performance bonus.