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Senior Robotics Planning Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$176k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Atoms
Atoms: Atoms is a private footwear making everyday sneakers for consumers.
7+ YOEBS/MS/PhD in robotics/CS, 7+ years professional software development, strong motion planning and computational geometry skills, proficiency in Python and NumPy, knowledge of vehicle kinematics and real-time optimization.
Python, NumPy, C++, Shapely, Numba, SciPy, GEOS, Redis, ZeroMQ
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Senior Robotics Planning Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$176k-$240k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Pronto AI
Pronto AI: Off-road autonomous-haulage serving mines, quarries, and construction operators.
7+ YOEBS/MS/PhD in Robotics/CS or related, 7+ years professional software development, strong motion planning and computational geometry skills, proficiency in Python and NumPy, knowledge of vehicle kinematics, real-time optimization.
Python, NumPy, C++, Shapely, Numba, SciPy, GEOS, Redis, ZeroMQ
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Robotics Planning & Controls Engineer Intern
South San Francisco or North America
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Gritt Robotics
Gritt Robotics: Private AI-powered construction robotics automating labor-intensive infrastructure work for construction crews.
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.
C++, Python, MPC
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Senior Robotics Engineer
Union City, California, United States
$135k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Third Wave Automation
Third Wave Automation: Robotics providing autonomous forklifts and fleet-management systems for warehouse materials-handling operations.
5+ YOE5+ years robotics experience; BS in Robotics or Computer Science; C++ and Python; ROS/ROS2; AI-assisted development; motion planning; perception; safety.
ROS/ROS2, C++, Python, AI-assisted development, LLMs, Cursor, GitHub Copilot
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Robotics Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
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Medra
Medra: Private AI-robotics building autonomous systems for biopharma life-science experiments.
4+ YOE4+ years building robotics algorithms, proficiency in Python, experience with robot arm manipulators, motion planning, kinematics/dynamics/control, and production software engineering practices.
Python, PyBullet, MuJoCo, ZMQ, Redis, gRPC
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Lab Automation - Robotics Engineer
South San Francisco or Seattle or London
$150k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Xaira Therapeutics
Xaira Therapeutics: Private biotechnology using artificial intelligence to discover and develop medicines.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field; software engineering in Python, C++, or C#; robotics frameworks; and experience with hardware integration, perception, motion planning, or manipulation.
Python, C++, C#, ROS2, MoveIt, OpenCV, Foxglove, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Gazebo, LangGraph, OpenAI Agents SDK, AutoGen, PydanticAI, Model Context Protocol (MCP), CAD, 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC, CUDA, TensorRT, ONNX, PCR
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Senior Robotics Engineer
Berkeley, California, United States
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Azalea Robotics
Azalea Robotics: Private robotics startup automating airport baggage handling for airports and airlines.
5+ YOEM.S. or Ph.D. in a relevant field or equivalent experience; 5+ years developing production robotics autonomy software; expert C++, strong Python, and expertise in estimation, planning, controls, optimization, and real-world deployment.
C++, Python, SLAM, Extended Kalman Filter (EKF), Unscented Kalman Filter (UKF), MPC, SE(3)
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Planning Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
$150k-$195k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Foundation
Foundation: Private U.S. robotics building autonomous humanoid robots for manufacturing, logistics, defense, and other labor-intensive work.
Requires robotics, controls, or related experience; bachelor's or master's study in computer science, mathematics, or electrical engineering; ROS2, C++, Python, motion planning, vehicle dynamics, and robotic vehicle integration experience.
ROS2, C++, Python
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Senior / Staff Engineer, Robotics
Palo Alto, California, United States
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BrightAI
BrightAI: Physical AI technology helping critical-infrastructure operators monitor assets, predict failures, and guide field teams.
6+ YOE2+ Mgmt6+ years robotics experience; leadership 2+ years; embedded Linux; ROS/ROS2; C/C++/Python; perception, mapping, navigation, and motion planning; hardware/software integration.
ROS/ROS2, OpenCV, PCL, Python, C++, Linux, Git, CI/CD
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Principal Hardware Robotics Engineer, Data Centers
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$275k-$382k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Google
GoogleNASDAQ: GOOG, GOOGL: Global technology specializing in internet-related services and products.
15+ YOEPhD in robotics or related field, or equivalent experience; 15 years in robotics systems engineering or architecture; robotics industry experience; expertise in control, planning, kinematics, and mechatronics.
Research and Development (R&D), RTOS, FPGA, Robot Operating System
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Robotics Software Engineer
San Francisco, California, United States
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HIKINEX
HIKINEX: Integrated remote staffing and business process outsourcing solutions.
Bachelor's in CS/Robotics/EE/ME, strong Python and Git skills, knowledge of kinematics/dynamics/control/state estimation, EMR not mentioned, US work authorization required; ROS and motion planning experience preferred.
Python, Git, ROS
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Software Engineer, Planning & Controls - Autonomy & Robotics
San Francisco, California, United States
$199k-$292k/yr OnsiteFull Time
DoorDash
DoorDashNYSE: DASH: Technology enabling local on-demand delivery and commerce.
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 Robotics/Physical AI Manipulation Engineer
Menlo Park, California, United States
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Autonomique
Autonomique: Private Physical AI robotics software serving industrial manufacturers with autonomous, dexterous robots.
3+ YOEMS or PhD in Robotics/CS, 3+ years shipping code for physical robots, expertise in manipulation planning, imitation or reinforcement learning, production Python and C++ experience, familiarity with sim-to-real.
Python, C++, Isaac Lab, MuJoCo
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Software Engineer Planning
Fremont, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
DeepRoute.ai
DeepRoute.ai: Chinese AI developing smart-driving systems and operating robotaxi services.
Master's or PhD in CS/EE/ME or related; professional C++ experience with any-angle navigation algorithms (Dijkstra, A*, D*, RRT, RRT*, RRG); experience in motion planning, trajectory optimization, planning under uncertainty, probabilistic robotics, large-scale data analysis or ML; strong data structures and algorithms; ROS a plus.
C++, ROS
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Senior Robotics Software Engineer
San Leandro or California
$175k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Charge Robotics
Charge Robotics: Robotics building robots that automate labor-intensive solar construction for construction companies.
Experienced Python and C++ developer for real-time/embedded/robotics software; expertise in perception, motion planning, controls, CI and version control; able to work onsite in SF Bay Area (4-5 days/week) and travel ~10%.
Python, C++
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Senior Controls Engineer – Robotics & Automation
Sunnyvale, California, United States
$180k-$210k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Knightscope, Inc.
Knightscope, Inc.Nasdaq: KSCP: Public American security technology providing autonomous robots, AI software, and licensed human security services to commercial and government clients.
5+ YOEMaster’s or doctoral degree in controls, robotics, optimization, engineering, or related field; 5+ years of robotics or autonomous-systems industry experience; control theory, motion planning, state estimation, C++ or Python, and hands-on robotics experience.
Model Predictive Control (MPC), Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR), Kalman Filters, Extended Kalman Filters, C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink, CAN, Ethernet, Git
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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: Electric vehicle manufacturer and advanced powertrain technology developer.
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 Controls Engineer (Physical AI)
Union City or California or Washington
$84k-$135k/yr FieldFull Time
FANUC America
FANUC America: Private American industrial automation manufacturer supplying robots, CNC systems, and ROBOMACHINEs to manufacturers across the Americas.
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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Senior Robotics SWE, Path Planning
San Francisco, California, United States
$190k-$250k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Nimble Robotics
Nimble Robotics: AI robotics providing autonomous e-commerce fulfillment warehouses and robots to merchants and brands.
4+ YOEBachelors/Masters in CS or equivalent; 4+ years production coding in C++, Python, or Rust; experience with AWS, Kubernetes, CI/CD and distributed systems; strong system design and communication skills.
C++, Python, Rust, CI/CD, AWS, Kubernetes
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Robot Learning Engineer — Planning & Manipulation
Fremont, California, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Anyware Robotics
Anyware Robotics: Private robotics developing AI-powered mobile manipulators for industrial logistics operations.
MS/PhD or equivalent industry experience in ML/robotics; strong applied ML fundamentals, robot manipulation experience, proficiency in Python and C++, understanding of classical planning, and ability to ship research into production.
Python, C++, ROS2, AnywareOS
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