Systems Engineer

Systems Engineer at Terran Robotics Inc.

Terran Robotics Inc. Systems Engineer Remote

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Join Terran Robotics to help pioneer intelligent, autonomous construction systems at the ground floor of a fast-moving, multidisciplinary startup.

About Terran Robotics Inc.

We combine robotics and adobe materials to flip the housing crisis to a state of abundance.

Description

Terran Robotics – Automated Adobe Construction

terranrobotics.ai

Systems Engineer

Why join Terran?

• Make a big impact on the ground floor of an AI/Robotics company in Construction
• Contribute and learn from a Multi-Disciplinary Product & Engineering Team

We are seeking a Systems Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team which spans mechanical, electrical, materials, robotics, AI, and software engineering. This role is ideal for someone who understands distributed systems from first principles, values simplicity over complexity, and enjoys designing APIs and data pipelines that other engineers love to use. You’ll play a key role in developing and optimizing the systems that power our autonomous earth construction robots.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain distributed systems for real-time robotic operations.
• Evaluate and integrate open-source solutions for on-premise deployment.
• Build and manage event streaming, message queues, and data pipelines.
• Prioritize simplicity, maintainability, and clarity in system design.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration across hardware and software layers.

Required Qualifications

• Deep understanding of distributed systems fundamentals.
• Experience designing APIs and internal interfaces for engineering teams.
• Familiarity with open-source infrastructure tools and on-premise deployment strategies.
• Hands-on experience with event-driven architectures, message queues, and data pipelines.
• Strong coding skills in Python, C++, or similar systems-level languages.
• Commitment to simplicity and maintainability in system design.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with robotics or real-time systems.
• Familiarity with containerization, orchestration, and deployment pipelines.
• Exposure to edge computing or hybrid cloud/on-premise architectures.
• Background in systems programming or infrastructure engineering.

Location & Travel

• Remote work opportunity; or, work in-office at the Terran Robotics Lab in Bloomington, Indiana.
• If remote, expect to travel to and work up to five days per month at the Terran Robotics Lab in Bloomington, Indiana, 45 minutes from Indianapolis.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $95,000 – $140,000/year commensurate with experience, qualifications and location
• Equity: Participation in the Company’s Equity Incentive Plan
• Employee Benefits & Vacation per Company policies

About Terran Robotics

Terran Robotics designs, engineers and deploys AI-driven robotic systems that automate the construction of compressed earth walls for residential and commercial structures at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. To distribute its solution, Terran establishes revenue-sharing partnerships with property developers through exclusive, regional licenses that enable developers to increase their profit margin and deliver a highly-differentiated solution to their market, in the form of adobe homes and buildings that people love.

Hiring Process

• Once you apply, our human resources team will screen your application and will notify you of next steps.
• If your application advances to this step, our human resources team will schedule and conduct a video interview with you, and we will notify you of next steps.
• If your application advances to this step, our team will schedule and conduct a video interview between you and the hiring manager. Then, we will notify you of next steps.
• If your application advances to this step, our team might ask you to conduct an additional interview and/or at-home assignment. Then, we will notify you of next steps.
• If your application advances to this step, our team will make you an offer of employment or contract, contingent on a background investigation. All background investigations are provided by third-party contractors who specialize in these services. Background investigations may involve verifying, reviewing and/or testing any information submitted in the application.

EOE Statement

Terran Robotics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, Veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local law.

Salary

$150,000 - $250,000 per year

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