Software Engineer, Robotics

Robotics EngineerWe are building general-purpose robots capable of performing real work in real environments. As a Robotics Engineer on our Robotics team, you will work across the full stack — from low-level controls and firmware to locomotion behaviors, manipulation, and fleet deployment. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role where your work ships to physical hardware and your impact is immediate. You will collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, firmware, and AI/ML teams and own subsystem integration end to end.At Applied Intuition, you will:Design, implement, and tune core robotics software spanning locomotion, whole-body control, and manipulation for bi-dexterous robot platformsBring up software and hardware on new robot generations and own subsystem integration across actuators, sensors, motor controllers, and onboard computeDevelop and maintain real-time control software in C++ with a strong emphasis on reliability, performance, and testabilityBuild simulation infrastructure and validate behaviors in physics-based environments before deploying to hardwareDebug failures on physical robots and analyze telemetry and log data to identify root causes and improve system robustnessContribute to tooling that scales, including fleet monitoring, behavior testing pipelines, operator interfaces, and CI/CD infrastructureWork with teleoperation and data collection systems to inform learning-based policy developmentWe're looking for someone who has:BS or MS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience4+ years of professional experience in robotics development, with at least some of that on physical hardware rather than purely in simulationStrong proficiency in C++ (C++14/17/20), including multithreading, memory management, and real-time systems; Python for tooling and scriptingSolid robotics fundamentals: kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and state estimationExperience with embedded or low-level systems and familiarity with communication protocols such as CAN, EtherCAT, Ethernet, and serialAbility to work effectively in a Linux development environment and debug complex hardware-software interactionsComfort operating and iterating directly on robot hardwareNice to have:Experience with bi-dexterous robotsFamiliarity with ROS/ROS2 or similar robotics middlewareExposure to reinforcement learning or imitation learning workflows and deploying learned policies to hardwareExperience with physics simulators such as MuJoCo, Gazebo, or NVIDIA Isaac SimBackground in SLAM, path planning, or perception pipelinesUnderstanding of sensor fusion across IMU, lidar, cameras, and force/torque sensorsPrior work in an environment with rapid hardware iteration and tight design cyclesCompensation at Applied Intuition for eligible roles includes base salary, equity, and benefits. Base salary is a single component of the total compensation package, which may also include equity in the form of options and/or restricted stock units, comprehensive health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance coverage, 401k retirement benefits with employer match, learning and wellness stipends, and paid time off. Note that benefits are subject to change and may vary based on jurisdiction of employment.Applied Intuition pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum intended target base salary for new hire salaries for the position. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, interview performance, and the level and scope of the position.Don't meet every single requirement? If you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.Applied Intuition is an equal opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor. Consequently, the parties agree that, as applicable, they will abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and that these laws are incorporated herein by reference. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. 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