Software Engineer: Robotics Controls Job at Generalist AI (San Mateo)

Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

We’re looking for curious, driven, and passionate people who want to help shape ...

Location

United States , Palo Alto

Salary:

137861.00 - 240000.00 USD / Year

1X Technologies

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

3+ years of practical experience deploying and debugging controls or estimation‑adjacent software on high‑degree‑of‑freedom robots
Solid understanding of rigid body dynamics, linear algebra, and numerical optimization
Familiarity with optimization‑based whole body control, extended Kalman filter (EKF)‑based state estimators, or model predictive control for legged systems
Proficiency working with large C++ code bases in a Linux development environment
Familiarity with modern software development practices, source control, and testing methodologies

Job Responsibility

Develop humanoid controls algorithms for balancing, locomotion, and manipulation
Design fast and efficient state‑estimation algorithms
Perform system identification (SysID) and calibration of actuators, transmissions, and full‑body kinematics
Integrate hardware components and evaluate sensors
Build tooling for hardware bring‑up and debugging
Develop software for robot health monitoring, visualization, and logging
Build and maintain APIs used by other software components to command the robot

What we offer

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

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 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

Robotic Control Engineer

We are seeking a driven individual to join our full stack autonomous robotic tea...

Location

United States , San Jose

Salary:

Not provided

PolyExplore

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

High level of proficiency developing in C/C++
Experience with adaptive control, system identification, and statistical and machine learning methods
Knowledge of vehicle dynamics
Experience with search-based motion planning algorithms
Experience with software engineering tools and Linux

Job Responsibility

Develop control software for the PolyExplore robot platform
Model robot and controller dynamics and use these models to characterize and accelerate controller improvements
Building/Integrating software and algorithms for path planning and robot control

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

Robotics Software Engineer

As a Robotics Software Engineer at Chef Robotics, you’ll help shape the future o...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

170000.00 - 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
5+ years of experience in Python and/or C++
Experience leading and shipping complex software projects
Understanding both classical and machine/reinforcement learning approaches to robot manipulation, and the tradeoffs between various techniques
Experience with robotic waypoint generation, path planning, and trajectory smoothing
Experience with common deep learning frameworks like Tensorflow or Pytorch
Excellent software engineering fundamentals
Excellent mathematical skills, especially with geometry, probability and statistics, linear algebra, and machine learning

Job Responsibility

Develop classical or ML/RL-based motion planning and manipulation algorithms that work across thousands of different foods with varying physical properties (stickiness, density, viscosity, etc.)
Develop novel algorithms to learn ingredient properties on-the-fly and intelligently adapt manipulation parameters
Incorporate new sensor data (e.g., force control, cameras) for trajectory optimization and metrics to measure ingredient manipulation performance
Analyze manipulation performance across ingredients and optimize trajectories for throughput
Contribute to overall software architecture design and standards, including designing interfaces between subsystems
Champion engineering excellence, ensuring high-quality, well-structured, and well-tested code
Stay up-to-date with the latest robotics research and apply insights in a practical way to our system

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 Software Engineer, Autonomy - Behavior, Planning & Controls

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in developing next-g...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

180000.00 - 198000.00 USD / Year

Cyngn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MS/PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
Strong proficiency in C++ and Python with a deep understanding of software development best practices
Solid foundation in robotics principles, particularly motion planning and control systems
Strong background in vehicle dynamics and experience applying these principles to autonomous systems
Knowledge of nonlinear optimization and search-based planning techniques
Familiarity with ROS2 for designing, building, and operating robotic systems
Strong mathematical foundation, including geometry, linear algebra, and probability
Excellent problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Strong communication and cross-team collaboration skills

Job Responsibility

Design, implement, and optimize motion planning and control algorithms for autonomous vehicles
Develop and enhance software infrastructure for vehicle simulation, performance validation, and system diagnostics
Architect and refine path-planning and tracking control algorithms to improve autonomy performance
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy and validate solutions in both simulated and real-world environments
Balance hands-on development, code reviews, and research to achieve product-driven milestones in a fast-paced startup environment
Integrate cutting-edge robotics research into our autonomous driving stack to enhance system capabilities

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 5 years with the company
Paid Parental Leave
Daily lunches for in-office employees and fully-stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages

Fulltime

Software Engineer: Robotics Controls

Generalist AI

Location:
United States , San Mateo ▼
Somerville

Category:
IT - Software Development

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Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

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