RoboForce
Senior / Staff Robotics Engineer, Manipulation
Milpitas, CA · Staff+
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
C++AlgorithmsMachine LearningRoboticsMechanical DesignControlsCommunicationCollaborationActuators
About the role
- The company's robots are engineered for demanding industrial environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability.
- You will architect the algorithms that allow our robot to reach, grasp, and manipulate objects safely and intelligently.
- You will bridge the gap between high-level planning and low-level control, ensuring our robot can interact with the world with both precision and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Advanced Motion Planning & Trajectory Generation: You will architect the algorithms that drive high-DOF arm motion in dynamic environments.
- You will also solve the "Whole Body" control problem, coordinating the mobile base and the manipulator arm simultaneously to extend the robot's workspace and maintain stability during heavy lifting tasks.
- Interaction Control & Compliance: You will develop the low-level control strategies that enable the robot to physically interact with the world safely.
- RoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI-powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work.
- You will architect the algorithms that drive high-DOF arm motion in dynamic environments.
- You will develop the low-level control strategies that enable the robot to physically interact with the world safely.
- Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.
- Lunches and dinners, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular team-building events.
Requirements
- You are fluent in linear algebra and Lie theory for representing robot state.
- Modern C++ Expertise: You write production-grade, real-time C++.
- You are comfortable with modern standards (C++17/20) and libraries like Eigen, KDL, or Pinocchio.
- Planning Frameworks: Experience with motion planning libraries (e.g., OMPL, MoveIt, TrajOpt, or similar).
- Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, OR an M.S. degree with 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience with motion planning libraries (e.g., OMPL, MoveIt, TrajOpt, or similar).
- Familiarity with solvers like OSQP, Ipopt, or Ceres for trajectory optimization.
Nice to have
- Physics Simulation: Experience tuning physics parameters in simulators like Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or Gazebo to match real-world dynamics.
- Optimization: Familiarity with solvers like OSQP, Ipopt, or Ceres for trajectory optimization.
Benefits
- Competitive stock options/equity programs.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan.
Company info
- We are seeking Senior / Staff Robotics Engineer, Manipulation to own the arm autonomy stack.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.
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