
Physical & Facility Security Engineer at Atoms (San Francisco, CA)
Atoms· San Francisco, CA·
Job description
Who we are
Pronto AI is a global leader in commercializing autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, deploying Autonomous Haulage Systems (AHS) that automate operations in mines, quarries, and construction sites worldwide. While much of the industry remains in R&D, we deliver real, production-ready autonomy that is already operating in the field.
We are on a mission to make mining operations safer, smarter, and more efficient through cutting-edge technology, and we are building toward becoming the world’s first profitable AV technology company.
What you’ll do
As a Physical & Facility Security Engineer, you'll help secure our depots, facilities, fleet vehicles, and critical infrastructure. You'll work closely with our existing physical security team, Facilities, and Operations to protect our sites and equipment.
- Manage facility access control, including badge systems, visitor management, and camera coverage across depots and offices.
- Implement physical security controls to prevent theft and unauthorized access to parked and charging fleet vehicles, including OBD ports.
- Protect on-premises server rooms and edge computing infrastructure.
- Manage vendor and contractor access, including provisioning and deprovisioning.
- Partner with the existing CloudKitchens physical security team to support security operations and address coverage gaps.
What we’re looking for
We're looking for a hands-on physical security professional comfortable managing security systems across multiple operational sites.
Basic qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in physical or facility security, ideally in fleet, logistics, or industrial environments.
- Hands-on experience administering access control and camera systems.
- Experience coordinating with Facilities, Operations, and external vendors across multiple sites.
- Experience securing industrial, fleet, depot, or similar operational environments.
Nice to have
- Experience securing vehicle depots or fleet yards.
- Familiarity with physical and cybersecurity integration, including IoT-enabled access control systems.
Why join us
- Work on real, production-deployed autonomy.
- Build technology that directly improves safety, efficiency, and productivity.
- Tackle complex challenges in demanding, real-world environments.
- Be part of a fast-moving team with high ownership and impact.
- See your work deployed and making a difference in the field.
- Collaborate closely with experienced engineers and industry operators.
What else you need to know
This role is based in our San Francisco office location. As a company driven by innovation and continuous change, close collaboration is essential. We’re constantly reimagining our industry, creating new products, and refining our processes, and we do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.
The base salary range for this role is $167,000 - $230,000 per year.
Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards.
Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account / Health Savings Account Options
- 401(k)
- Equity
- Sick Time, Unlimited Flexible Time Off, and Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Pre-Tax Commuter Benefit Plan
- Team lunch in our SoMa office every Tuesday and Thursday
Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion. Pronto accepts applications on an ongoing basis.
Ready to join us as we serve those who serve others?
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Why work at Atoms
- High ownership: “Take ownership early, and contribute from day one” — interns and new hires work on live products, not side projects.
- Hard problems: Solving physical-world automation challenges that most companies won’t attempt — mining, logistics, food production at scale.
- Compensation: “Outsized rewards for outsized performance” — competitive compensation, healthcare, benefits, and PTO.
- Culture: “Builders” and “hardcore engineers” who have scaled category-defining companies — a relentless, high-expectation environment focused on excellence.
- Work policy: Mix of in-office roles (Mountain View, CA; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; Austin, TX) and international locations (Vilnius, LTU; Makati, PH; Bogotá, COL; São Paulo, BRA). Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated but many roles list specific city locations.
- Tech stack: Modern — Python, TypeScript, Go, Java, Kubernetes, Docker, PostgreSQL, Redis, GraphQL, gRPC, Bazel, Google Cloud, NVIDIA, dbt, Looker, Airflow.
- Team composition: 25% of employees in technical roles (154 people); strong presence of HR, legal, finance, and operations supporting global scale; talent sourced from CloudKitchens, Amazon, Uber, Google, ProFood Properties, City Storage Systems.