Robotics Software Engineer at MLabs

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jan, 26

Salary

170000.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Robotics, Software Engineering, Python, Motion Planning, Trajectory Optimization, Kinematics, Dynamics, Control, Computer Vision, Debugging, Integration, Collaboration, Problem Solving, Scalability, Algorithm Design, Production Best Practices

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Robotics Software Engineer (Scientific Physical AI) Location: San Francisco, CA (Mission District) Employment Type: Full-time Work Arrangement: On-site 5 days/week About the Role Our client is building a Scientific Physical AI platform using AI, robotics, and biology to accelerate life science research with the ultimate goal of eradicating disease. Their platform helps scientists scale lab work to generate orders of magnitude more data for drug discovery and for training biology foundation models. They have raised $11 million and operate with a fast-moving, mission-driven team from companies like Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink. They are seeking a Robotics Software Engineer to develop, implement, and integrate core robotic solutions that manipulate and control biology tools designed for humans. This role requires a focus on robustness, performance, simplification, and scalability in a complex, dynamic environment. In This Role, You Will Develop robotic solutions to manipulate and control biology tools designed for humans. Develop and implement motion planning algorithms to avoid collisions in complex and dynamic lab environments. Use computer vision to work with consumables and equipment used by human scientists. Integrate, test, and debug software solutions in simulation and on physical robots. Work directly with partner scientists at customer labs to understand pain points, ideate creative solutions, and guide implementation and deployment. Identify opportunities for simplification and design for scalability. 4+ years of experience designing and building algorithms for robotics systems. Proficient in Python. Experience or familiarity with robot arm manipulators. Relevant research or work experience in one or more of the following: motion planning and trajectory optimization, kinematics and dynamics, and control. (Robotics manipulation experience is highly valued). Experience with software engineering tools and best practices in production (a "hacker's mindset" is valued). A willingness to wear many hats and a flexible attitude toward responsibilities. Salary: $140K - $170K (Based on experience and qualifications) Equity: Competitive Visa Sponsorship: Available for exceptional candidates. Relocation benefits are offered. Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search. Commitment to Equality and Accessibility: At MLabs, we are committed to offer equal opportunities to all candidates. We ensure no discrimination, accessible job adverts, and providing information in accessible formats. Our goal is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace with equal opportunities for all. If you need any reasonable adjustments during any part of the hiring process or you would like to see the job-advert in an accessible format please let us know at the earliest opportunity by emailing human-resources@mlabs.city. MLabs Ltd collects and processes the personal information you provide such as your contact details, work history, resume, and other relevant data for recruitment purposes only. This information is managed securely in accordance with MLabs Ltd’s Privacy Policy and Information Security Policy, and in compliance with applicable data protection laws. Your data may be shared only with clients and trusted partners where necessary for recruitment purposes. You may request the deletion of your data or withdraw your consent at any time by contacting legal@mlabs.city.

Responsibilities

Develop robotic solutions to manipulate and control biology tools designed for humans. Integrate, test, and debug software solutions in simulation and on physical robots.