
Robotics Software Engineer - Grasping
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Overview
Job Description
Role
As a Robotics Software Engineer, you will develop innovative algorithms and strategies to facilitate robust grasping and manipulation in complex, real-world manufacturing environments. You will be responsible for abstracting the inherent complexity of robotic manipulation into intuitive, seamless workflows. By building a software layer that possesses a deep understanding of manufacturing tasks, you enable users to transition from design to execution without needing deep subject matter expertise. Working alongside a diverse team of roboticists and application engineers, you will integrate and validate solutions across various industrial tasks and contribute to the launch of impactful robotics products.
How your work moves the mission forward
- Design and implement robust and efficient production-ready algorithms for robotic grasping and manipulation.
- Identify opportunities to apply cutting-edge advancements in robotics and apply them to practical industrial problems.
- Transform complex partner requirements into highly reliable and functional technical outcomes.
- Improve our robotics software framework and contribute to a reliable product.
Skills you will need to be successful
- Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in robotic manipulation.
- Strong foundation in linear algebra, spatial transformations, and rigid body dynamics.
- Hardware Experience: Direct experience testing and iterating on physical robots.
- 3 years of professional experience programming robotics software in C++ and Python, with a proven track record of shipping production-quality code.
Skills that will differentiate your candidacy
- PhD in Robotics and Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, or a related field with a focus on robotic manipulation.
- ML Frameworks: Deep expertise with JAX, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
- Experience in developing the entire stack: ranging from writing kinematics, motion generation, to system integration and testing.
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