TerraFirma Tech Stack

Remote-controlled heavy equipment for construction automation

Software Development Austin, TX 11–50 employees Founded 2023 Privately Held

TerraFirma builds teleoperated heavy machinery systems for construction, founded by former SpaceX engineers. The stack reveals hardware-software integration depth: embedded (C++, FPGA, CAN bus) paired with cloud/visualization layers (Kubernetes, Python, LiDAR), plus Trimble integration for site positioning. Active adoption of DSP signals real-time signal processing improvements for machinery control. The engineering-dominant hiring mix (10 of 23 roles) and concurrent projects in real-time remote control, embedded platforms, and a U.S. government delivery program indicate a company scaling hardware bringup and operational telemetry in parallel.

Tech Stack 14 technologies

Core StackSalesforce Linux Docker Kubernetes Python C++ Ethernet CAN bus WiFi Trimble LiDAR FPGA R

AdoptingDSP

What TerraFirma Is Building

◆Challenges

Making construction faster, cheaper, safer
Slow expensive complex construction
Scaling teleoperation capability
Seamless coordination of operations
Compliance with government reporting
Slow, expensive, complex infrastructure build
Project feasibility and profitability
Efficient bidding
Cost variance
Expanding strategic partnerships

▲Active Projects

Real-time remote control of heavy machinery
Real-time visualizations for complex sensor data
U.s. government program delivering remote-controlled heavy equipment
Integration of advanced technologies
Non-dilutive financing for equipment
Site prep and excavation projects
Proposal and bid submissions
Embedded hardware and software for robots
Platform bringup for new boards
Earthworks projects

Hiring Activity

Minimal25 roles · 2 in 30d

Department

Engineering

Construction

Ops

Design

Finance

Marketing

Sales

Seniority

Mid

Senior

Director

Junior

Lead

Manager

Notable leadership hires: Program Director

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About TerraFirma

TerraFirma automates excavation and site-prep work via remote-controlled heavy equipment for construction contractors and site managers. Founded in 2023, the company operates from Austin, TX with 11–50 employees split across engineering, construction operations, and support functions. Revenue generation includes both equipment delivery contracts (including a U.S. government program) and ongoing service work on earthworks projects. Core pain points center on construction cost, speed, and safety — addressed through teleoperation at scale, real-time sensor integration, and bid-and-compliance automation.

HeadquartersAustin, TX

Company Size11–50 employees

Founded2023

Hiring MarketsUnited States

Frequently Asked Questions

What tech stack does TerraFirma use?

Embedded systems (C++, FPGA, CAN bus, Ethernet), cloud infrastructure (Kubernetes, Docker, Python), positioning (Trimble, LiDAR), and sales (Salesforce). Currently adopting DSP for signal processing improvements.

What is TerraFirma working on?

Real-time remote control and visualization of heavy machinery, embedded hardware and software for robots, platform bringup for new boards, site prep and excavation projects, and delivery on a U.S. government program for remote-controlled equipment.