Tactile Sensing Engineer for Robotic Dexterity

1X; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Generous paid time off and parental leave

401(k) plan with company match

Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts

Commuter benefits

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite snacks and catered lunches

Job summary

1X in San Carlos, California, is seeking a Tactile Sensing Researcher/Engineer to help advance humanoid robotic capabilities through innovative tactile sensing technologies. The ideal candidate will develop and refine systems that capture intricate dynamics of physical contact, enabling dexterous manipulation.

The role involves rigorous experimentation and collaboration to achieve measurable improvements in performance. Join us if you are driven to make a real impact with your expertise.

Qualifications

• PhD required in a relevant engineering or scientific field.
• Experience with tactile sensing technologies and high-impact contributions.
• Experience developing sensing technologies through multiple design generations.

Responsibilities

• Advance tactile sensing toward human-level capabilities.
• Drive design, fabrication, testing, and performance refinement.
• Transition tactile sensing concepts into robotic manipulation paths.

Skills

Deep expertise in tactile sensing

Strong experimental mindset

Hands-on prototyping skills

Ability to work across materials

Education

PhD in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Custom electronics and signal-processing pipelines

Job description

1X in San Carlos, California, is seeking a Tactile Sensing Researcher/Engineer to help advance humanoid robotic capabilities through innovative tactile sensing technologies. The ideal candidate will develop and refine systems that capture intricate dynamics of physical contact, enabling dexterous manipulation.

The role involves rigorous experimentation and collaboration to achieve measurable improvements in performance. Join us if you are driven to make a real impact with your expertise.