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Robot Controls Engineer
Palo Alto, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Rhoda AI
Rhoda AI: Developing generalist robotic intelligence for real-world industrial automation.
4+ YOE4+ years in robotics control software; strong C++, Python, or Rust; ROS/ROS2 experience; onboard control software, motion planning, state estimation; hardware interfacing and debugging across the stack.
C++, Python, Rust, ROS/ROS2, control systems, motion planning, state estimation, actuator interfaces
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Controls and Robot Learning Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
HybridFull Time
Bedrock Robotics
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.
MPC, Reinforcement Learning, C++, Rust, Python
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Controls Engineer, Robotics
Austin or New York or San Francisco or Seattle
$197k-$227k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Fluidstack
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.
ROS, AMR, safety PLCs, fleet managers
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Controls Engineer
Palo Alto, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Mind Robotics
Mind Robotics: Develops generalized physical AI and robotic systems for industrial environments.
M.S./Ph.D. or equivalent experience in controls/robotics, demonstrated experience designing and deploying control systems, strong control theory background, simulation tool proficiency, hardware tuning experience, and proficiency in C/C++ or Rust.
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, Julia, C, C++, Rust, ROS2
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Intern - Controls Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
HybridInternship
Human Computer Lab
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
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Senior Controls Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Watney Robotics
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.
PID, H2/H-infinity, MPC, LQR, RNEA, SLAM, UKF
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Software Engineer - Robotic Controls
San Carlos, California, United States
$200k-$300k/yr OnsiteFull Time
1X
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.
C++, Linux, Java, Unity, C#, Python, real-time Linux, ROS2, DDS, Yocto
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Robotics Controls Engineer (Physical AI)
Union City or California or Washington
$84k-$135k/yr FieldFull Time
FANUC America
FANUC AmericaTokyo Stock Exchange: 6954: Manufactures industrial robots and factory automation systems.
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
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Robotics Controls Engineer - San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, California, United States
$182k-$230k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Pronto AI
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%).
Python, C++, NumPy, SciPy, ROS, NVIDIA Jetson, GPS/RTK, IMUs, CAN interfaces
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Robotic Algorithms and Controls Engineer
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$153k-$221k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Intuitive
IntuitiveNASDAQ: ISRG: Robotic-assisted systems for minimally invasive surgery.
3+ YOEKnowledge of control systems and robot kinematics, proficiency in C/C++ and MATLAB, hardware/software/mechanism integration skills, PhD or MS in robotics-related field, ~3 years robotics experience preferred.
C/C++, MATLAB, Python, SQL, CAD
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Senior Robotics Controls Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$176k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Atoms
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.
Python, C++, NumPy, SciPy, NVIDIA Jetson, GPS/RTK, IMUs, CAN, ROS
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System Identification & Controls Engineer
San Mateo, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
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
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Robot Teleoperator (AI & Robotics)
Sunnyvale, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time, Contract
Service Measure
Service Measure: Provides global field data collection and customer experience measurement.
Strong hand-eye coordination, attention to detail, sustained concentration, basic computer proficiency, ability to follow detailed procedures, and strong communication skills; gaming/real-time control experience preferred.
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Staff Robotics Engineer / Tech Lead – Whole-Body Control & Robot Learning
Santa Clara or Mountain View
$215k-$364k/yr OnsiteFull Time
XPeng
XPengNew York Stock Exchange: XPEV: Designs and manufactures smart electric vehicles and autonomous technology.
5+ YOEPhD or Master's in robotics/engineering; 5+ years in reinforcement learning, robotics, or related areas; strong control, learning, and imitation learning skills; cross-disciplinary communication and leadership experience favored.
Reinforcement Learning, Robot Learning, Motion Planning, Simulation, Imitation Learning, PPO, SAC, Diffusion Policies, Robot Dynamics
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Software Engineer, Controls (C++)
Mountain View, California, United States
$145k-$190k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Kodiak Robotics
Kodiak RoboticsNASDAQ: KDK: Develops autonomous driving technology for commercial trucking and defense.
2+ YOE2+ years developing production vehicular controls software, strong C++ experience, background in controls/robotics/math, controller development and vehicle safety focus.
C++, Python, MATLAB, Simulink, CAN, Ethernet, real-time operating system
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Research Engineer, Robot Intelligence
Mountain View, California, United States
$164k-$325k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Samsung Research America: A research lab advancing intelligent robotic systems through R&D and industry collaboration.
2+ YOEPhD or Master’s in EECS/Robotics (or equivalent),2+ years robotics R&D experience, expertise in perception, control, learning, and systems integration, strong problem-solving and communication skills.
PyTorch, TensorFlow, C++, ROS, CUDA
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Software Engineer, Planning & Controls - Autonomy & Robotics
San Francisco, California, United States
$199k-$292k/yr OnsiteFull Time
DoorDash
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.
C++, PX4
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Senior Engineer - Motion Planning and Controls, Autonomous Driving
Newark, California, United States
$158k-$218k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Lucid Motors
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.
C/C++, NVIDIA Xavier/Orin, Infineon Aurix, GPU, Jira
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Robotics Software - Planning & Controls Engineer
Belmont, California, United States
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Gritt Robotics
Gritt Robotics: Developing autonomous robots to automate outdoor construction tasks.
4+ YOEMS/PhD in robotics or related fields; 4+ years in robotics planning/control; experience with trajectory generation, optimization, simulation; proficient in C++ and Python; US work authorization; in-person in SF Bay Area.
C++, Python, Gazebo, Isaac Sim
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Staff Software Engineer - Humanoid Controls
Sunnyvale or Austin or Mountain View
OnsiteFull Time
Apptronik
Apptronik: Designs and manufactures humanoid robots for industrial automation.
8+ YOERequires advanced robotics fundamentals, whole-body control, learning-based control, real-time C++ and Python, physical robot deployment, and an MS or PhD with 8+ years of industry experience or 4+ with a PhD.
C++, Python, Reinforcement Learning (RL), MPC, ISO 13849, ISO 10218, IEC 61508
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