Tactile AI Research Engineer — Robotic Perception

Socket.dev; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking research scientists and engineers with strong backgrounds in mechatronics, robotics, haptics, and machine learning to advance intelligent robotic systems.

This hands-on role combines software and hardware work, inviting collaboration with world-class researchers and engineers to push perception, control, and autonomy in real-world deployments within the Apple ecosystem.

Qualifications

• 3+ years deploying tactile-based policies in robotics.
• Strong Python and C++ skills for multi-language systems.
• Experience with ML/DL frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow.
• Proficient software engineering with clean, tested code.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and teamwork abilities.
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering, Robotics, CS, or related field.

Skills

Python

C++

PyTorch

TensorFlow

Software Engineering

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering/Robotics/CS

Tools

MuJoCo

IsaacLab

Drake

Job description

Socket.dev in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking research scientists and engineers with strong backgrounds in mechatronics, robotics, haptics, and machine learning to advance intelligent robotic systems.

This hands-on role combines software and hardware work, inviting collaboration with world-class researchers and engineers to push perception, control, and autonomy in real-world deployments within the Apple ecosystem.