Robotics Software Engineer: Data‑Driven Real‑World Robots

OpenAI; California (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenAI's Robotics team in San Francisco is seeking talented Robotics Software Engineers to expand our data collection and evaluation program. You will design, implement, and optimize software across diverse robotic hardware, collaborating with software, hardware, research and operations teams to push toward more capable robotic systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on development of production-quality software, integration of automation systems, and delivering robust tooling for data collection,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience developing and shipping production-quality systems in robotics or hardware-integrated environments.
• Experience integrating and deploying industrial automation systems, off-the-shelf robotics platforms, or custom hardware into production environments.
• Hands-on experience delivering production-quality software within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Strong proficiency in Rust or C++.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and grow our data collection labs, owning the entire integration lifecycle, from identifying and sourcing new hardware to collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers on setup, software integration, and operational deployment.
• Develop innovative robot control interfaces suited to a variety of morphologies, environments, and tasks.
• Collaborate closely with research and engineering teams to develop automation tools and machinery that facilitate the evaluation of advanced robotic policies.
• Lead the design and implementation of data collection, visualization, and quality control processes.

Skills

Robotics software

Rust

C++

Automation

Tools

Industrial automation

Robotics platforms

Hardware integration

Job description

OpenAI's Robotics team in San Francisco is seeking talented Robotics Software Engineers to expand our data collection and evaluation program. You will design, implement, and optimize software across diverse robotic hardware, collaborating with software, hardware, research and operations teams to push toward more capable robotic systems.

The role emphasizes hands-on development of production-quality software, integration of automation systems, and delivering robust tooling for data collection,