Senior Robotics Research Engineer

Ambi Robotics•Berkeley, CA

12d•$190,000 - $240,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are a well-funded startup on a mission to build the nervous system for AI-powered robots in industrial applications. Founded by leading robotics researchers, we are growing our dynamic, world-class team to deploy robots at scale. Join us in helping people handle more throughout the supply chain! We are seeking a Senior Robotics Research Engineer to design and develop fundamental new contributions to core robotics libraries and runtime application software for Ambi products, focused on new technology for the future. You will work closely with the Software team and the CTO.

Requirements

Eagerness to learn, solve challenging problems, and lead with curiosity
A desire for career growth, ownership of your work, and making an impact
Excitement about amplifying human potential with state-of-the-art robotics
Proficiency in C++, Python, Linux, Git, and, Docker
Expertise in motion planning, contact physics, machine learning, and computer vision
Experience in the following areas: robotics (3D rigid geometry, kinematics, motion planning), software architecture, state machines, multi-processing, operating systems (must know UNIX), drivers (cameras, sensors, other equipment), and software update systems
An MS with four years of experience in commercial robotics software development or equivalent or PhD in a very related subject

Nice To Haves

Experience in Rust

Responsibilities

Independently develop robot applications and capabilities (controls, planning, perception)
Lead R&D projects for new AI-driven robot skills, powered by foundation models
Contribute to AmbiOS core libraries in areas such as: (a) scalable AI training, algorithms, models, and evaluation, (b) perception modules, (c) image and point cloud processing, (d) motion planning policies, (e) collision checkers
Support software deployments to AI-powered robotic systems in production with global brands
Modify existing software and configurations for new customers