Last updated 2026-07-05
127 Robotics Jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States
Browse 127 Robotics jobs across San Francisco, CA, United States. Listings are updated hourly and include salary data where available.
Market data for Robotics jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States
Jobs focused on developing and testing software and hardware for robotics and autonomous systems.
San Francisco, CA, United States Robotics salary data
Salary figures are based on postings with disclosed compensation and are shown as annualized ranges when available.
Hourly Robotics roles near San Francisco, CA, United States pay a median rate of $29/hr based on 11 postings.
| Pay type | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | $159K | $186K–$230K | $263K |
| Hourly | $27/hr | $29/hr | $46/hr |
| Scope | P50 salary | P25-P75 range | Samples |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco metro | $195K | $160K-$236K | 885 postings |
| California | $185K | $148K-$220K | 1,388 postings |
| U.S. | $166K | $133K-$201K | 2,639 postings |
Pay visibility: 69 of 127 visible postings include structured pay data (54%).
Explore San Francisco, CA, United States Robotics salary data.
Companies with current Robotics listings
| Company | Active jobs |
|---|---|
| Waymo | 64 |
| Zoox | 40 |
| Zipline | 12 |
| ATOMS Careers page | 10 |
| Waabi | 8 |
| DoorDash USA | 7 |
| AeroVect | 6 |
Robotics jobs by schedule
| Schedule | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Full time | 122 | 96% |
| Contract | 3 | 2% |
| Internship | 2 | 2% |
Robotics jobs by seniority
Common Robotics job titles
| Title | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AI Engineer | 3 | 2% |
| Senior Forward Deployed Engineer | 3 | 2% |
| Applied Researcher | 2 | 2% |
| Autonomous Vehicle Partnership Manager | 2 | 2% |
| Member of Technical Staff | 2 | 2% |
Robotics jobs by listed location
| Location | Active jobs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco, CA, United States | 92 | 75% |
| San Mateo, CA, United States | 12 | 10% |
| South San Francisco, CA, United States | 9 | 7% |
| Foster City, CA, United States | 7 | 6% |
| Alameda, CA, United States | 2 | 2% |
FAQ
- How many Robotics jobs are listed in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- This page currently shows 127 Robotics jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States.
- What salary data is available for Robotics jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Salary comparison includes San Francisco metro ($195K P50, $160K-$236K P25-P75, 885 postings) and California ($185K P50, $148K-$220K P25-P75, 1,388 postings).
- Which companies are hiring for Robotics roles in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Current listings include roles from Waymo (64 jobs, 25%), Zoox (40 jobs, 16%), Zipline (12 jobs, 5%), ATOMS Careers page (10 jobs, 4%), and Waabi (8 jobs, 3%).
- What seniority levels are common for Robotics jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- The visible seniority mix includes Mid (80 jobs, 63%), Senior (38 jobs, 30%), Entry (5 jobs, 4%), and Intern (4 jobs, 3%).
- What work schedules are common for Robotics jobs in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- The visible schedule mix includes Full time (122 jobs, 96%), Contract (3 jobs, 2%), and Internship (2 jobs, 2%).
- What Robotics job titles are common in San Francisco, CA, United States?
- Common titles include AI Engineer (3 jobs, 2%), Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (3 jobs, 2%), Applied Researcher (2 jobs, 2%), Autonomous Vehicle Partnership Manager (2 jobs, 2%), and Member of Technical Staff (2 jobs, 2%).
- What does this market snapshot include?
- Most visible listings are full-time (122 of 127). Mid-level roles account for 80 of 127 listings. 69 of 127 visible postings include structured pay data.
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Jul 1- We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders.
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Zoox
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ALTEN Technology USA
Jun 29- Powertrain Reverse Engineer Project Summary We operate an autonomous-driving fleet built on the Toyota Highlander hybrid platform.
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