This job has expired

This position was posted on March 23, 2026 and is likely no longer accepting applications. We've kept it here for historical reference. Check out the similar jobs below!

Customer Facing - Senior Project Engineer

Glacier Technologies Inc.

Job Overview

Location

San Francisco Office

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a Senior Project Engineer at Glacier Technologies Inc., you will serve as the technical owner of robot deployment projects from initial sales support through final customer acceptance, directly enabling the company’s mission to reduce landfill waste and advance circular recycling systems through AI-powered sorting robots.
• You will drive end-to-end project execution by aligning technical capabilities with customer needs, managing complex timelines and cross-functional dependencies, and ensuring seamless on-site installation and calibration of recycling robots at client facilities across the U.S.
• You will act as the primary technical liaison between Glacier and its customers — including major CPG brands and municipal recycling facilities — leading meetings, translating requirements into actionable plans, and maintaining high satisfaction through clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• You will lead and coordinate internal teams (engineering, manufacturing, operations) and external partners to develop detailed project schedules, track milestones, mitigate risks, and resolve competing priorities to ensure on-time, on-budget deployments with minimal disruption.
• You will participate in hands-on installation and calibration of Glacier’s custom sorting robots at customer sites, providing real-time technical support and serving as the on-site representative during deployment phases, including occasional nights and weekends.
• You will continuously improve Glacier’s deployment processes by documenting lessons learned, refining standard operating procedures, and optimizing workflows to increase efficiency and scalability as the company expands its fleet nationwide.
• You will join a mission-driven, Series A startup recognized by TIME as a Best Invention and backed by top-tier investors, where your work directly contributes to diverting tons of waste from landfills and reducing carbon emissions through innovative recycling technology.
• You will grow your expertise in hardware project management, customer-facing technical leadership, and robotics deployment within a fast-paced, collaborative environment that values initiative, problem-solving, and sustainability-driven innovation.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, plus 5+ years of professional experience including at least 5 years in project management and 2+ years as the primary customer point of contact
• Proven experience leading complex hardware projects involving timeline coordination, risk mitigation, stakeholder alignment, and on-site installation or deployment
• Hands-on experience with hardware products, preferably in robotics, manufacturing, or electromechanical systems, including evaluating technical tradeoffs and working with 3D CAD tools
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 20% of the time (up to 2 weeks at a time) for on-site installations, including flexibility for nights and weekends
• Ability to work from the San Francisco office at least two days per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays required)
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to define and manage major project timelines independently, creatively resolve obstacles, and thrive with minimal guidance

🏖️ Benefits

• Mission-driven impact: Work on technology recognized as a TIME Best Invention that diverts waste from landfills, reduces carbon emissions, and advances circular recycling systems
• Hands-on robotics deployment: Gain direct experience installing and calibrating AI-powered sorting robots at real-world recycling facilities, seeing tangible environmental outcomes
• Career growth at a scaling startup: Join at a pivotal moment as Glacier expands from production to nationwide deployments, with strong backing from top-tier investors and experienced founders from Facebook and Bain
• Hybrid work flexibility: Required in-office collaboration on Tuesdays and Thursdays, balanced with remote work options for the remainder of the week
• Competitive total compensation: Base salary range of $135,000–$175,000, plus equity and comprehensive benefits package
• Collaborative, purpose-driven culture: Work alongside cross-functional teams where technical excellence and sustainability values are deeply integrated into daily operations

Skills & Technologies

Senior

Hybrid

$135k-175k

Degree Required

Ready to Apply?

Apply Externally

You will be redirected to an external site to apply.

Glacier Technologies Inc.

Visit Website

About Glacier Technologies Inc.

Glacier Technologies Inc. provides AI-driven robotic sorting systems that recover recyclable materials from waste streams. The company’s compact, vision-guided robots identify and separate plastics, metals, and paper with high accuracy, enabling material recovery facilities and businesses to increase recycling rates, reduce landfill volumes, and meet sustainability targets. Its cloud-based analytics platform tracks recovered volumes and purity, giving operators data to optimize operations and verify environmental impact for ESG reporting.

View Company Profile

Get more remote jobs like this

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter for similar remote roles and curated hiring updates.

Weekly remote jobs and featured talent.

No spam. Only curated remote roles and product updates. You can unsubscribe anytime.