Robotics Manipulation Engineer (ML & Real-World Deployment)

Skild AI; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Skild AI is seeking a versatile Robotics Engineer to develop software for manipulation systems and deploy state-of-the-art models on real robots. You will collaborate with researchers and ML teams to build high-quality software for robotic manipulation on hardware.

The role emphasizes control, perception, and planning, with production-level C++/Python development and a focus on scalable, reliable robotics software.

Qualifications

• BS, MS or higher in CS/Robotics/Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience deploying software on real robots.
• Proficiency in Python and at least one DL library.

Responsibilities

• Help design algorithms, models, and techniques for robotic manipulation tasks.
• Design hardware and software systems for robotic manipulation tasks.
• Write controllers and perception stacks for real-world deployment.
• Write production-level C++ and Python code for robotic manipulation platforms.
• Collaborate with machine learning engineers to deploy state-of-the-art models on our robots.
• Continuously improve and optimize robotic software for performance, reliability, and scalability.

Skills

Python proficiency

C++ programming

Robotics concepts

ROS/ROS2

Computer vision basics

Education

BS/MS in CS/Robotics/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

ROS/ROS2

Simulators

PyTorch/TensorFlow

LiDAR/3D sensors

Job description

Skild AI is seeking a versatile Robotics Engineer to develop software for manipulation systems and deploy state-of-the-art models on real robots. You will collaborate with researchers and ML teams to build high-quality software for robotic manipulation on hardware.

The role emphasizes control, perception, and planning, with production-level C++/Python development and a focus on scalable, reliable robotics software.