Software Engineer (R&D)

Software Engineer (R&D)

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

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

Terran Robotics – Automated Adobe Construction

terranrobotics.ai

We are seeking a R&D Software Engineer to join our multidisciplinary team which spans mechanical, electrical, materials, robotics, AI, and software engineering. You'll work across domains, solve problems with code, and contribute to a fast-moving team that values creativity, pragmatism, and impact over convention.

Key Responsibilities

• Build custom tools and integrations that accelerate development and experimentation.
• Improve and extend our AI coding assistant to boost team productivity.
• Automate repetitive tasks and workflows across engineering and operations.
• Contribute to health dashboards, testing infrastructure, and data pipelines.
• Collaborate across disciplines to solve open-ended problems with code.

Required Qualifications

• Strong programming fundamentals and a track record of building something impressive.
• Ability to get things done independently, without extensive guidance.
• Comfortable working across unfamiliar domains and technology stacks.
• Writes simple, readable, and maintainable code.
• Excited about using AI tools to move faster and smarter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with LLMs, developer tooling, or automation frameworks.
• Exposure to robotics, distributed systems, or sensor data.
• Background in software engineering, but with a flexible, cross-functional mindset.
• Interest in sustainability, construction, or experimental R&D environments.

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: $70,000 – $110,000/year commensurate with experience, qualifications and location
• Equity: Participation in the Company's Equity Incentive Plan
• Employee Benefits & Vacation per Company policies

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.