70 robot controls engineer jobs at 40 companies in Novato, CA
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Controls and Robot Learning Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
HybridFull Time
Bedrock Robotics: Automates heavy construction machinery with AI retrofit kits.
5+ YOE5+ years in control and real-time embedded systems; MSc or PhD in computer science or robotics; reinforcement and imitation learning, dynamic-system optimization, C++, Rust, Python, data analysis, and safety-critical systems experience.
Fluidstack: Provides high-performance cloud GPU infrastructure for AI development.
Experience engineering controls for production robotic or automated systems, functional safety and safety PLCs, fleet integration, on-site commissioning and cross-discipline debugging.
Human Computer Lab: A robotics startup building expressive, responsive robots.
0+ YOEPursuing a Bachelor’s/Master’s in Electrical/Mechatronics/Software Engineering; hands-on control systems tuning on robotics; proficient in C++/Python; ROS/ROS2 experience; CAD tools; hardware debugging.
C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, SolidWorks, Onshape, Gazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim, URDF
Watney Robotics: Develops autonomous robotic systems for data center infrastructure buildout.
Hands-on experience implementing and tuning low-level controllers, designing optimal/robust control algorithms, working with real-time systems, sensor fusion, and localization/mapping for mobile robots.
1X: Manufacturing safe, general-purpose humanoid robots for home and work.
3+ YOE3+ years deploying control or estimation software on high-DOF robots; experience integrating sensors and actuators; strong math and optimization skills; production-grade C++ on Linux; state estimation and control expertise.
Gritt Robotics: Developing autonomous robots to automate outdoor construction tasks.
Pursuing an MS or PhD in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or related field; strong C++ or Python; foundations in dynamics, optimization, and control theory; robot hardware or research experience; U.S. internship work authorization.
3+ YOEBachelor's degree or equivalent, 3+ years engineering experience in industrial robotics and motion planning, proficiency in ROS/ROS2, Python/C++, simulation tools, Docker, Linux, strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
FANUC Roboguide, RoboDK, MoveIT, Process Simulate, Python, C++, CMake, ROS, ROS2, Docker, Linux OS, iRVision
Pronto AI: Develops autonomous haulage technology for mining and industrial equipment.
2+ YOEDegree in engineering/robotics, 2+ years professional software development, strong control theory and state estimation experience, proficiency in Python and NumPy/SciPy, vehicle dynamics knowledge, ability to debug real-time control code; periodic travel (~15%).
Atoms: Building robotics and software to automate physical world industries.
7+ YOE7+ years software development experience; BS/MS/PhD in engineering; strong control theory, state estimation, Python and NumPy/SciPy proficiency; experience deploying controls and localization on heavy vehicles.
Skild AI: Builds general-purpose robotic intelligence that adapts to unseen scenarios using data-driven machine learning.
Senior individual-contributor with hands-on system identification on real robots, strong classical controls and mechatronics background, proficiency in Python and C++ on Linux, and experience with simulators and fleet-scale deployment.
Python, C++, Linux, MATLAB/Simulink, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim, Drake, Pinocchio, ROS/ROS2
DoorDashNASDAQ: DASH: On-demand delivery platform connecting consumers with local merchants.
MS/PhD in EE/ME/CS/Robotics required; deep controls and motion-planning expertise, strong C++ and embedded systems experience, dynamics modeling, flight controller development, and motion planning algorithm knowledge.
Senior Engineer - Motion Planning and Controls, Autonomous Driving
Newark, California, United States
$158k-$218k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Lucid MotorsNASDAQ: LCID: Designs and manufactures high-performance luxury electric vehicles.
2+ YOEM.S. or Ph.D. in robotics/control/EE,2+ years in autonomous driving or robotics,strong C/C++ skills,embedded software experience,trajectory optimization and planning expertise,experience with NVIDIA Xavier/Orin or Infineon Aurix.
Mytra: Develops autonomous robotics for warehouse material flow automation.
7+ YOEBS/MS in engineering or equivalent, 7+ years designing and building complex mechatronic systems; experienced in system architecture across mechanical, electrical, embedded, controls, and software; familiar with product development lifecycle and PLM/document control.
Medra: Builds autonomous robots and AI for scientific research.
4+ YOE4+ years building robotics algorithms, proficiency in Python, experience with robot arm manipulators, motion planning, kinematics/dynamics/control, and production software engineering practices.
Formic: Provides industrial robots for manufacturing via a service-based model.
7+ YOERequires 7+ years in industrial automation, robotics, or manufacturing equipment; strong mechanical, electrical, controls, and automation troubleshooting; PLC and robot experience; and clear communication.
XDOF: Data infrastructure and collection systems for general-purpose robot training.
Bachelor's or master's degree or equivalent experience; strong robot dynamics, kinematics, and feedback control fundamentals; real-robot controller experience; strong C++ or Python and real-time robotics systems expertise.
Agility Robotics: Develops bipedal humanoid robots for industrial warehouse automation.
4+ YOE4+ years developing and deploying RL policies for robotics; strong Python and PyTorch experience; experience with perception-in-loop control, sim-to-real, reward design, and deploying policies on real robots.
Kickmaker: Industrialization and engineering services for high-tech hardware development.
5+ YOEBachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field, 5+ years in robotics or automation, Python or C++, ROS/ROS2, and knowledge of control systems, computer vision, and sensor integration.
TAR: Building modular, off-grid renewable power systems for AI data centers.
4+ YOERequires 4+ years of electrical engineering experience, robotics or mobile systems experience, embedded C/C++, motor control, sensor integration, CAN or EtherCAT, real-time controls, and hands-on electromechanical debugging.
DoorDashNYSE: DASH: Local food delivery and on-demand logistics platform.
Requires deep controls fundamentals, C++ and embedded systems expertise, dynamics simulation, aerodynamics, flight controller development, motion planning, robot control stack ownership, and an MS or PhD in a related technical field.
C++, PX4, Model Predictive Controller (MPC), A*, D*, RRT