Founding Robotics AI Engineer — ROS, Vision, Equity

Foundry Robotics; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Health coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Job summary

Foundry Robotics seeks a founding Robotics Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI and software for autonomous manufacturing robots. You’ll own critical software components and work hands-on across vision, AI, and ROS.

This 100% in-person role at our SF office offers rapid impact, equity, and a culture of innovation. You’ll collaborate with hardware, product, and customers to shape the roadmap and deliver high‑reliability systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in AI-driven software for autonomous systems.
• Expertise in computer vision and ROS.
• Hands-on, ownership-driven engineer capable of operating in a fast-paced startup.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement AI and software solutions for autonomous robotics in manufacturing.
• Lead the development of computer vision algorithms and VLA models for robotic perception and control.
• Architect and build robust, scalable, and high-performance software systems optimized for 5 9's reliability.
• Utilize ROS2 (Robot Operating System) for various robotic applications.
• Collaborate closely with hardware engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders.
• Take ownership of critical software components from concept to deployment.
• Act as a key technical liaison with vendors, partners, and customers, often representing the company in external interactions.
• Contribute to the overall technical strategy and roadmap of the company.

Skills

AI & Software

ROS Proficiency

Computer Vision

VLA models

Job description

Foundry Robotics seeks a founding Robotics Engineer to design, develop, and deploy AI and software for autonomous manufacturing robots. You’ll own critical software components and work hands-on across vision, AI, and ROS.

This 100% in-person role at our SF office offers rapid impact, equity, and a culture of innovation. You’ll collaborate with hardware, product, and customers to shape the roadmap and deliver high‑reliability systems.