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Robotics Engineering
Founding Roboticist (Controls & Perception)
📍 San Francisco Bay Area
⏰ Full-time
🏢 Robotics Engineering
About the Role
Build the core control + perception stack for humanoids in real facilities.
Key Requirements
- •Stand up tele-op rigs and simulation workflows.
- •Integrate sensors, planning, and safety systems.
- •Deliver robust lab → field demos and first on-site pilots.
- •Be the first robotics engineer; grow into Director of Robotics.
Responsibilities
- •Design and implement control systems for humanoid robots
- •Develop perception systems for real-world industrial environments
- •Create simulation environments for testing and validation
- •Build teleoperation interfaces and workflows
- •Lead technical integration with hardware and software teams
Qualifications
You: 4–8+ years in robotics (controls/perception), C++/Python, sim tools (Isaac, Gazebo), proven ability to ship from lab to field.
Nice to Have
- •Experience with humanoid or legged robotics
- •Background in reinforcement learning or imitation learning
- •Published research in robotics or related fields
- •Experience deploying robots in industrial settings
What We Offer
- •Competitive salary and equity package
- •Access to cutting-edge robotics hardware
- •Opportunity to shape the technical direction of the company
- •Work on challenging real-world robotics problems
Ready to Apply?
We'd love to hear from you. Send us your resume and a brief note about why you're interested in this role.
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