Senior Robotics Engineer: AI & Control Systems Lead

Strive Robotics; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Strive Robotics in the Boston area is seeking a senior robotics engineer to own major parts of the intelligence and control stack for robots performing complete manufacturing workflows. You will work across manipulation, controls, perception, planning, and the AI tools used to configure and improve robot behavior.

The role emphasizes shipped robotic or cyber-physical systems, strong Python/C++ foundations, and broad technical judgment across learning, programming, sensing, and mechanics.

Qualifications

• Strong Python and C++ foundations.
• Evidence of shipped robotic or cyber-physical systems.
• Clear technical judgment across learning, programming, sensing, and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Own major parts of the intelligence and control stack for robots in manufacturing workflows.
• Build manipulation and control capabilities for bimanual and mobile robots, including motion planning, grasping, and tool use.
• Collaborate across manipulation, controls, perception, planning, and AI tooling to improve robot behavior.

Skills

Python

C++

Robotics

Motion planning

Perception

Job description

Strive Robotics in the Boston area is seeking a senior robotics engineer to own major parts of the intelligence and control stack for robots performing complete manufacturing workflows. You will work across manipulation, controls, perception, planning, and the AI tools used to configure and improve robot behavior.

The role emphasizes shipped robotic or cyber-physical systems, strong Python/C++ foundations, and broad technical judgment across learning, programming, sensing, and mechanics.