Support Escalation Engineer

About the role

Robust AI is a fast-growing, early-stage startup building the next generation of smart, collaborative, and safe autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). As an Escalation Support Engineer, you will fulfill Tier 3 support responsibilities, serving as the critical interface between our customers, Sales, Tier 1/2 Support, Hardware, and Development Engineering. You will own the resolution of complex hardware and software problems, helping us build robots that are truly robust and flexible. Our robots rely on sophisticated navigation systems built on ROS and Linux, managed through a cloud‑based portal. This role requires deep technical expertise in Linux and a passion for inventing new debugging techniques to keep our fleet running smoothly in dynamic warehouse environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop tools and processes to improve product diagnosis and maintain system health.
• Manage the escalation process and ensure adherence to customer response guidelines in a collaborative environment.
• Examine diagnostic data from Tier 1/2 Support Engineers to determine root cause and next steps.
• Work closely with Engineering to resolve complex issues and provide feedback for product hardening.
• Document technical resolutions to build our internal knowledge base.
• Participate in cross‑functional forums to drive continuous process and product improvements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of industry experience in a customer‑facing technical capacity (field engineering, support, etc.).
• In‑depth knowledge of the Linux operating system.
• Ability to travel to customer sites as required to support onsite stabilization.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and a desire to learn in a fast‑paced startup environment.

Skills

• Familiarity with collaborative tools like GitHub and Jira.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python.
• Experience with the Robot Operating System (ROS).
• Experience with cloud computing and Docker containers.
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical aspects of robotics.

Benefits

• Base salary, dependent on skills, qualifications, and experience.
• Stock options and significant growth potential.
• Strong startup culture that is fun and collaborative.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible vacation and sick leave practices.
• Paid parental leave.

Robust AI fosters a culture of belonging and a shared commitment to equality and equity. The company may use artificial intelligence tools to support parts of the hiring process, but final hiring decisions are made by humans. For more information about data processing, please contact the company.