Full-Time
Lead Perception Engineer
Teleo
51-200 employees
Retrofit systems enabling semi-autonomous heavy machinery
No salary listed
Palo Alto, CA, USA
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Master's, PhD
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- M.S. or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 3+ years in applied machine learning with large-scale datasets
- Strong Python + PyTorch
- Experience shipping perception or machine learning systems into production
- Systems thinker: understands data, models, infrastructure as one system
- Re-use, adapt and extend existing perception algorithms (such as those commonly used in autonomous vehicle applications) to be applied to Teleo's operational domain and develop novel multi-modal perception algorithms
- (Re-)Train models as Teleo's operational domain evolves
- Develop auto-annotation and auto-labeling tools using state-of-the-art methods, such as visual-language models
- Define evaluation protocols that correlate with on-ground performance
- Drive active learning: select the right data
- Integrate tightly with MLOps for continuous deployment
- Auto-annotation techniques like VLM-based labeling
- Model evaluation beyond single metrics (failure modes, edge cases)
- Perception tasks: detection, segmentation, depth, tracking
- Multi-modal data (camera, LiDAR, radar)
- Dataset management & slicing
- Experience with synthetic data or simulation
- Large-scale data pipelines (Parquet, Arrow, object storage)
Teleo provides retrofit kits that turn heavy construction and mining equipment into semi-autonomous, remotely controlled machines. Its core Teleo Supervised Autonomy includes a retrofit package, software, sensors, cameras, and a remote command center that lets one operator manage multiple machines from afar while the machines handle repetitive tasks. The system is OEM-agnostic and installs on existing loaders, dozers, trucks, and excavators, with services and data analytics to improve fleet visibility. Teleo aims to address labor shortages, enhance safety, and raise productivity by enabling supervised autonomy and remote operation across construction, mining, agriculture, and related sectors.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$36.2M
Headquarters
Palo Alto, California
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Havoc acquired Teleo on March 11, 2026, adding distribution and capital support.
- Hitachi partnered with Teleo for CONEXPO 2026, including a 500-mile remote loader demo.
- Teleo's 2024 Series A extensions raised $16.2 million, totaling $29.8 million.
What critics are saying
- Teleo lost independence in Havoc's March 2026 acquisition, risking strategic reprioritization.
- Hitachi's LANDCROS strategy keeps autonomy inside the OEM stack, squeezing retrofit vendors by 2027.
- If supervised autonomy never escapes pilots, Teleo becomes a niche teleoperation feature inside Havoc.
What makes Teleo unique
- Teleo retrofits mixed-brand fleets, avoiding expensive OEM replacement and procurement cycles.
- Its supervised autonomy lets one operator switch machines instantly across dispersed job sites.
- Hitachi Construction Machinery showcased Teleo at CONEXPO 2026, validating dealer-channel credibility.
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/PRNewswire/ -- Havoc, the all-domain collaborative autonomy company, today announced it has closed the acquisitions of Mavrik, a Long Beach, Calif.-based...
Teleo to demonstrate a supervised autonomy workforce shortage solution at CONEXPO 2026, in partnership with Hitachi Construction Machinery. Feb 23, 2026 At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, supervised autonomy startup Teleo will join Hitachi Construction Machinery's booth (F19012) to provide the heavy equipment world with a workforce shortage solution. In 2024, Hitachi Construction Machinery held the Hitachi Construction Machinery Challenge where 127 startups from all corners of the world submitted proposals to exhibit their innovative technology in front of a panel of judges. Teleo was the winning startup under the "Revolutionize Equipment: Information, Interface & Autonomy" theme. The supervised autonomy solution they presented allows operators to operate multiple machines simultaneously from an office-like environment. This innovation is brand-agnostic and presents a viable solution to work shortages, which continues to be a need in the industry. At CONEXPO 2026, Teleo's technology will be showcased at Hitachi Construction Machinery's booth, demonstrating supervised autonomy as a single operator remotely controls both a Hitachi ZW310 wheel loader and an ADT located 500 miles away. Teleo provides a turnkey pathway to autonomy, allowing operators to retrofit virtually any existing fleet (across models, brands, and vintages) and unlock autonomous operation without replacing equipment. By blending advanced autonomy with real-time teleoperation, supervised autonomy keeps operators in command at every moment, delivering unmatched safety, flexibility, and performance even in the most challenging job site conditions. With this partnership, both companies are committed to helping customers augment the impact of their best operators. Operators can instantly switch from one machine to another, enabling them to control an entire retrofitted fleet from one place. For Hitachi Construction Machinery America's Stories from Across the Land series, Teleo gave customers a first-hand experience with the supervised autonomy technology. "I was blown away how easy it is to learn especially for me personally not being an operator," said Pedro Bobadilla, Fleet Manager from Park West, a commercial landscape construction company. "It's really hard to find qualified operators for all the different types of machines we have. To have someone operate two or three or even more machines... could reduce our costs significantly." This partnership is a part of Hitachi Construction Machinery's upcoming brand change to LANDCROS. The 'O' in the acronym represents 'Open', their commitment to openly collaborating with startups and companies who are experts in emerging technology. This will enable the company to add technology to their equipment that provide 'Solutions' to real world needs, which is what the 'S' in their upcoming brand represents. Attendees of CONEXPO 2026 can visit booth F19012 to operate a Hitachi wheel loader in with supervised autonomy and to learn more about LANDCROS.
Teleo has raised $16.2 million in Series A extension funds, led by UP.Partners, to scale customer deployments of its autonomous heavy equipment and expand into new industries. The funds will also enhance AI capabilities, including integrating large language models and collecting real-world data. The first extension round of $9.2 million included new investor Trousdale Ventures, while the second round of $7 million included new investor Triatomic Capital. Since 2019, Teleo has raised $29.8 million.
TechCrunch has learned that Teleo recently raised $16.2 million in funding through two extensions to its 2022 Series A round.
VIDEO: Teleo announces customer launch of autonomous capabilities for heavy construction equipment.