Applied Robotics Engineer - San Francisco (CA)

byte-code spa; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock option grants for full-time employees

Competitive health benefits

Home office setup budget

Self-directed learning budget

Job summary

A robotics automation company is seeking an Applied Robotics Engineer in San Francisco, California. In this remote-first position, you'll support the development and deployment of AI-powered robotics while collaborating with a cross-functional engineering team. Responsibilities include conducting research in robotics applications and providing training for the company’s products. Strong background in robotics and mechanical engineering is required. Enjoy a supportive culture with stock options and competitive health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial robots like ABB, FANUC, UR, KUKA.
• Hands-on experience in designing and deploying robotic systems.
• Knowledge of welding, machining, and inspection processes.

Responsibilities

• Support development and deployment of AI models for robotics.
• Conduct applied research to validate AI models.
• Train and support customers on robotics products.

Skills

Industrial robot manipulators experience

Robotic systems design and deployment

Robotic fabrication processes knowledge

English proficiency

Education

Degree in Industrial Robotics, Automation, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CloudCompare

Job description

About Xaba

Xaba https://www.xaba.ai/ is at the forefront of AI‑driven robotics automation, pioneering cutting‑edge solutions to enhance industrial processes. Headquartered globally, it operates in a remote‑first and distributed environment.

The Role

We are seeking an Applied Robotics Engineer to contribute to the development and deployment of our innovative products. As a key member of the Xaba team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping AI‑powered robotics automation while closely collaborating with the leadership team.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Xaba’s cross‑functional team of engineers to support the development, testing, and deployment of AI models leveraging state‑of‑the‑art DNN, CNN and GNN models to augment industrial robotics cognition, awareness and facilitate their program generation.
• Conduct applied research in robotics welding, inspection, machining, and assembling to gather data. This supports the development, training, auditing, and validation of physics‑based AI models for robotics fabrication processes.
• Provide training and support for Xaba's products.
• Work closely with customers to understand their requirements and pain points, ensuring successful integration of AI‑powered robotics software.

Technical Expertise

• Working experience with industrial robot manipulators: ABB, FANUC, UR, KUKA, etc.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in designing, building and deploying robotic systems.
• Practical knowledge of robotic fabrication processes, including welding, machining, assembling, or inspection.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.

Nice to have

• Experience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CloudCompare.
• Familiarity with robotic hardware components, sensors, actuators, lasers and cameras.
• Knowledge of robotic programming languages: RAPID, URSCRIPT, KRL, etc.
• Solid understanding of key robotic aspects: forward and inverse kinematics, Jacobians, collision detection, path‑planning, control theory.

Education

• Background in Industrial Robotics, Automation, or a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

Our Location

While our team is remote‑first and fully distributed, this position requires you to live in San Francisco, California.

Our Team and Perks

• An open, collaborative, and supportive culture including skill shares and design critiques.
• Employees are owners; we provide stock option grants for full‑time employees.
• Competitive health benefits package.
• Support for home office setup via budget.
• Self‑directed learning budget.

Accommodations and Accessibility

Inclusion and equity are the cornerstones of how we recruit, hire, and develop talent. We encourage applications from all candidates, especially those who identify as members of the BIPOC community, LGBTQ++ community, women, caregivers, immigrants, and people living with disabilities. Please include any accommodations you require in your application.