Senior Robotics Research Engineer

Ambi Robotics; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k matching

Equity ownership

Unlimited PTO

Partial WFH

Free parking on site

Job summary

Ambi Robotics is seeking a Senior Robotics Research Engineer to design and develop fundamental contributions to core robotics libraries and runtime software for Ambi products. You will work with the Software team and the CTO to advance AI-powered robots in industrial applications.

You will independently develop robot applications, lead R&D projects for new AI-driven robot skills, and contribute to AmbiOS core libraries covering AI training, perception, image/point-cloud processing, motion

Qualifications

• MS with four years of experience in commercial robotics software development or equivalent, or PhD in a very related subject.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, Linux, Git and Docker as core requirements.
• Expertise in motion planning, contact physics, machine learning, and computer vision.
• Experience in robotics areas: 3D rigid geometry, kinematics, motion planning, software architecture, state machines, multi-processing, UNIX, drivers, and software update systems.
• Bonus: Experience in Rust.

Responsibilities

• Independently develop robot applications and capabilities (controls, planning, perception).
• Lead R&D projects for new AI-driven robot skills, powered by foundation models.
• Contribute to AmbiOS core libraries in areas such as scalable AI training, algorithms, models and evaluation, perception modules, image and point cloud processing, motion planning policies, and collision checkers.
• Support software deployments to AI-powered robotic systems in production with global brands.
• Modify existing software and configurations for new customers.

Skills

C++

Python

Linux

Git

Docker

Motion planning

Machine learning

Computer vision

UNIX

Rust

Education

MS/PhD in robotics or related field

Tools

C++

Python

Linux

Git

Docker

Rust (bonus)

Job description

We are a well-funded startup on a mission to build the nervous system for AI-powered robots in industrial applications.

Founded by leading robotics researchers, we are growing our dynamic, world-class team to deploy robots at scale. Join us in helping people handle more throughout the supply chain!

We are seeking a Senior Robotics Research Engineer to design and develop fundamental new contributions to core robotics libraries and runtime application software for Ambi products, focused on new technology for the future. You will work closely with the Software team and the CTO.

In this role you will:

• Independently develop robot applications and capabilities (controls, planning, perception)
• Lead R&D projects for new AI-driven robot skills, powered by foundation models
• Contribute to AmbiOS core libraries in areas such as: (a) scalable AI training, algorithms, models, and evaluation, (b) perception modules, (c) image and point cloud processing, (d) motion planning policies, (e) collision checkers
• Support software deployments to AI-powered robotic systems in production with global brands
• Modify existing software and configurations for new customers

You are a good fit if you have:

• Eagerness to learn, solve challenging problems, and lead with curiosity
• A desire for career growth, ownership of your work, and making an impact
• Excitement about amplifying human potential with state-of-the‑art robotics
• Proficiency in C++, Python, Linux, Git, and, Docker
• Expertise in motion planning, contact physics, machine learning, and computer vision
• Experience in the following areas: robotics (3D rigid geometry, kinematics, motion planning), software architecture, state machines, multi-processing, operating systems (must know UNIX), drivers (cameras, sensors, other equipment), and software update systems
• An MS with four years of experience in commercial robotics software development or equivalent or PhD in a very related subject
• (BONUS) Experience in Rust

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer benefits such as:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with 5% matching by Ambi
• Equity ownership
• Unlimited PTO
• Partial WFH
• Free parking on site at HQ
• Access to a full gym at HQ
• Free lunches 2x per week