Senior Robotics Controls Engineer Job at 1X Technologies (Palo Alto)

Senior Controls Design Engineer- Hardware

As a Controls Design Engineer you will be the driving force behind bringing ATS’...

Location

United States , Lewis Center

Salary:

Not provided

ATS Automation Tooling Systems Inc.

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Post-secondary degree or diploma in mechanical, electrical, systems, or computer engineering
6+ years of experience in electrical controls systems design, development with experience in robotics, machine building and automation system environments
Strong electrical problem solving skills
Thorough understanding and hands-on experience with PLCs, robotics control systems and machine operation
Effective communication skills both verbally and in writing with the ability to work either independently and part of a team in fast-paced environments

Job Responsibility

Design and develop electrical and pneumatic schematics specific to customer and project requirements based on standard ATS design approach
Create complete electrical schematics including power distribution
motor control
safety
PLC, PC and/or robot I/O
analog I/O
fuse and wire sizing
and detail panel layouts
Work directly with customers for concept development and advise customer on solving technical problems
Debug and commission electrical / pneumatic systems at our facility and on-site at customer locations

What we offer

Flexible work schedules
Employee events
Free coffee beverages
Employee referral program
Safety shoe programs
Competitive starting salaries
Overtime pay eligibility
Paid vacation
Company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance
Comprehensive health benefits

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Controls

As a Senior Software Engineer on our controls team, you will deliver mission-cri...

Location

United States , Santa Clara

Salary:

150000.00 - 200000.00 USD / Year

PlusAI

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
2+ years of MLE experience or industry experience designing and developing for robotics applications
Strong foundation in motion control and modern neural network architectures, with expertise in at least one application area, such as IL/RL, time-series analysis, or dynamic system modeling
Skilled in debugging robotic systems within Linux environments, with strong programming expertise in Python and C++
Experience in model development & training with modern frameworks (e.g. PyTorch)
Hands-on familiarity with data ingestion and processing pipelines

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and enhance control algorithms by developing frameworks that integrate MPC with learning based approaches (DL/RL/IL)
Responsible for the conceptual design and implementation of data driven controller by working cross-functionally with domain experts and other stakeholders by specifying meaningful insights for solving trajectory tracking problems
Develop tools and infrastructure for dataset generation, training, and evaluation to drive advancements in online control optimization
Ensure all model development keeps a real-time focus and operates efficiently in compute-constrained environments
Take a lead role in the planning and execution of vehicle testing in the offline simulation environment and on public roads to systematically improve performance, as well as performing root cause analysis and debugging to address any issues
Track and incorporate the latest multidisciplinary research advancements in a fast-moving field
Ensure that your work is performed in accordance with the company’s Quality Management System (QMS) requirements and contribute to continuous improvement efforts
Ensure team compliance with QMS, monitor quality, and drive process improvements

What we offer

Work, learn and grow in a highly future-oriented, innovative and dynamic field
Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development
Catered free lunch, unlimited snacks and beverages
Highly competitive salary and benefits package, including 401(k) plan

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Planning and Control

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Planning and Control at Chef Robotics, y...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of professional experience in robotics software development with focus on planning and control
Expert-level proficiency in Python and/or C++ with strong software engineering fundamentals
Deep understanding of motion planning algorithms including sampling-based, optimization-based, and learning-based approaches
Extensive experience with trajectory optimization, path planning, and trajectory smoothing techniques
Proven experience leading and shipping complex robotics planning and control projects
Strong background with real-time control systems and feedback control design
Advanced knowledge of robotic motion planning including RRT, PRM, and optimization-based planning methods
Experience with trajectory optimization techniques and numerical optimization methods
Understanding of control theory including PID, model predictive control, and adaptive control strategies

Job Responsibility

Lead the development of classical and learning-based motion planning algorithms for complex food preparation workflows
Design and implement trajectory optimization systems that balance speed, safety, and precision across multi-step recipes
Develop robust path planning algorithms that handle dynamic obstacles and changing kitchen environments
Create adaptive planning systems that can replan in real-time based on changing conditions or recipe modifications
Implement global and local planning strategies for efficient task sequencing and execution
Design and implement advanced control algorithms for precise robot motion during food preparation tasks
Develop real-time control systems that ensure smooth trajectory execution with appropriate safety constraints
Create feedback control loops that adapt to unexpected situations and maintain system stability
Implement model predictive control and other advanced control techniques for optimal performance
Design fail-safe mechanisms and emergency stop procedures for safe operation in commercial environments

What we offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Commuter benefits
Flexible paid time off (PTO)
Catered lunch
401(k) matching
Early-stage equity

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Test

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Test at Chef Robotics, you'll develop co...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Vision, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field
7+ years of professional experience in robotics software development, perception systems, or testing
Expert-level programming skills in Python with advanced software engineering capabilities
Extensive experience with robotics simulation environments (Gazebo, PyBullet, MuJoCo, or similar)
Strong background in computer vision and perception system development and testing
Deep familiarity with robot control systems, motion planning, and real-time robotics software
Proven experience with CI/CD pipeline development and test automation frameworks
Advanced understanding of test automation principles, methodologies, and best practices
Deep understanding of robotics kinematics, dynamics, and control systems with practical testing experience
Extensive experience with computer vision algorithms, image processing, and perception pipeline testing

Job Responsibility

Robotics Test Framework Development
Design and implement automated testing frameworks for robot motion planning and control systems
Develop advanced evaluation frameworks for core robot behaviors over hundreds of scenarios
Develop advanced validation frameworks for real-time control loop performance and stability across diverse operational conditions
Build sophisticated test harnesses for hardware-software integration validation
Architect simulation environments for testing robotic behavior without physical hardware dependencies
Perception System Testing & Validation
Design and implement comprehensive testing frameworks for computer vision algorithms and perception pipelines
Create automated test suites for object detection, segmentation, and classification in food production environments
Develop validation systems for camera calibration and depth estimation accuracy

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
commuter benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
catered lunch
401(k) matching
early-stage equity

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Engineer

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer on the Real‑Time Software Team, you will ...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

137861.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of professional software engineering experience in a relevant robotics field
Excellence in C++ and strong proficiency in other programming languages
Experience with Linux deployed in hardware‑oriented products (e.g., IoT devices, robots, drones, automotive)
Thorough understanding of object‑oriented programming, real‑time programming, linear algebra, data structures, and algorithms
Experience with product development practices including release mechanisms, continuous integration, and continuous deployment
Strong Linux system‑level knowledge: kernel tuning, process scheduling, memory management for optimized performance in robotics applications (preferred)
Solid understanding of rigid body dynamics and numerical optimization techniques, with application to real‑time systems (preferred)
Experience writing embedded C for interfacing with sensors or actuators and other parts of the embedded stack (preferred)
Hands‑on with robotics hardware
having built your own robot or tinker with hardware in spare time (preferred)

Job Responsibility

Develop production‑grade, real‑time C++ software for robust control systems
Design efficient algorithms for state estimation
Create tooling for system identification, precise calibration of actuators, transmissions, and full‑body kinematics
Integrate hardware components and evaluate sensors for seamless functionality
Build hardware bring‑up and debugging tools
Develop software for robot health monitoring, visualization, and logging
Build and maintain APIs for other software components to command and control the robot

What we offer

Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and holidays

Fulltime

Senior Automation & Robotics Engineer

Join OMNIC as a Senior Automation & Robotics Engineer and play a pivotal role in...

Location

Poland , Warsaw

Salary:

Not provided

OMNIC

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related field
3–5+ years of hands-on experience in industrial or logistics automation (sorting, conveyors, packaging, or warehouse robotics)
Proven experience with ODM/OEM robotics or automation systems, ideally with Chinese manufacturing partners — from specification through production validation
PLC programming
Experience with motion control, servo systems, and sensors
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherCAT, Modbus, CANopen)
Experience with robotics systems (Delta, SCARA, or collaborative robots)
CAD (SolidWorks, AutoCAD) and simulation tools (TwinCAT, RoboDK)

Job Responsibility

Develop ODM-based Robotics Systems — design and implement sorting and fulfillment solutions using Chinese ODM platforms
Design Scalable Automation Architecture — build a modular, future-ready automation architecture for logistics and warehouse systems
Optimize System Performance & Reliability — increase throughput, precision, and system uptime while reducing costs
Lead Collaboration with ODM Partners — manage technical communication and integration with Chinese manufacturing and engineering teams
Shape Long-Term Robotics Platform Vision — act as system architect and qualify for participation in the company’s option pool

What we offer

Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning
Engaging work environment that fosters innovation and sustainability
Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Manipulation

As a Senior Robotics Software Engineer, Manipulation at Chef Robotics, you'll le...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

150000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Chef Robotics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of professional experience in robotics software development with focus on manipulation
Expert-level proficiency in Python and/or C++ with strong software engineering fundamentals
Deep understanding of both classical and machine/reinforcement learning approaches to robot manipulation
Extensive experience with robotic waypoint generation, path planning, and trajectory optimization
Proven experience leading and shipping complex robotics software projects
Strong background with common deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Advanced knowledge of manipulation algorithms including grasping, placement, and dexterous manipulation
Experience with force control, impedance control, and compliant manipulation strategies
Understanding of contact dynamics and physics-based manipulation modeling

Job Responsibility

Lead the development of classical and ML/RL-based motion planning and manipulation algorithms that work reliably across thousands of different foods with varying physical properties (stickiness, density, viscosity, texture)
Design and implement novel algorithms to learn ingredient properties on-the-fly and intelligently adapt manipulation parameters in real-time
Develop robust manipulation strategies that can handle edge cases and unexpected ingredient behaviors
Incorporate new sensor data including force control, tactile feedback, and vision systems for enhanced manipulation precision
Develop sensor fusion algorithms that combine multiple data sources for improved manipulation decision-making
Implement real-time feedback loops that adjust manipulation parameters based on sensor input
Design calibration systems for accurate sensor-based manipulation control
Create diagnostic systems to monitor and validate sensor performance during manipulation tasks
Analyze manipulation performance across different ingredients and environmental conditions
Optimize manipulation trajectories and control parameters for maximum throughput while maintaining quality

What we offer

medical, dental, and vision insurance
commuter benefits
flexible paid time off (PTO)
catered lunch
401(k) matching
early-stage equity

Fulltime

Senior C++ Robotics Engineer

As a Robotics and System Integration Engineer at Cyngn, you will play a vital ro...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

198000.00 - 225000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years of experience in robotics software development or system integration
Strong proficiency in ROS/ROS2 and Ubuntu-based systems
Extensive experience with real-time system performance optimization and CUDA programming
Deep understanding of autonomous vehicle architecture and systems integration
Strong background in electrical systems, CAN protocols, and firmware development
Expertise in container technologies (Docker, Podman) and their underlying systems
Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible
Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and shell scripting
Thorough understanding of networking principles and protocols
Experience with high-performance computing and system optimization

Job Responsibility

Design and implement robust robotics software using C++ and ROS/ROS2 framework
Develop and maintain critical system components including state management, health monitoring, and diagnostic tools
Create and optimize high-performance software for processing sensor data from LiDAR, cameras, and other perception systems
Implement and maintain CAN bus communications and firmware update systems
Configure and optimize container environments for various autonomous vehicle components
Develop and maintain system provisioning and configuration management tools
Implement performance profiling and optimization across the autonomous vehicle stack
Create and maintain automated testing and validation frameworks for system integration
Troubleshoot complex system issues across hardware, software, and network interfaces
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate perception, localization, and control systems

What we offer

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA and FSA (Health & Dependent Daycare), Employee Assistance Program, 1:1 Health Concierge)
Life, Short-term, and long-term disability insurance (Cyngn funds 100% of premiums)
Company 401(k)
Commuter Benefits
Flexible vacation policy
Sabbatical leave opportunity after five years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees
Monthly meal and tech allowances for remote employees

Fulltime

Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

1X Technologies

Location:
United States , Palo Alto

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
December 01, 2025

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