Robotics Integration Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Robotics Integration Engineer (C++/Python): Driving system-level integration and validation across hardware, firmware, controls, and AI for a general-purpose humanoid robot with an accent on system bring-up and root cause analysis. Focus on developing automation scripts, designing full-robot validation plans, and debugging complex cross-disciplinary issues.

Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA (5 days/week in-office collaboration required)

Salary: $170,000 - $250,000

Company

AI Robotics company developing a general-purpose humanoid designed for corporate tasks targeting labor shortages and unsafe jobs.

What you will do

• Integrate and validate system-level changes across hardware, controls, behavior, AI, and perception subsystems.
• Architect and execute bring-up, validation, and end-of-line (EOL) test processes for humanoid robots.
• Develop test tools and automation scripts in C++ and Python to streamline integration and data analysis.
• Design and run validation plans that stress full-robot functionality across real-world use cases.
• Debug and triage cross-disciplinary issues spanning mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software systems.
• Instrument robots using diagnostic tools and build dashboards to track fleet health and performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3–5+ years of experience working with complex robotic or electromechanical systems.
• Proficiency in C++ and Python for software development, scripting, and debugging.
• Strong system-level understanding across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Experience with Linux, Git, and standard diagnostic tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, log analyzers).
• Must be based in San Jose, CA for 5 days/week in-office work.

Nice to have

• Experience with humanoid or legged robots.
• Familiarity with ROS2, behavior trees, or motion planning frameworks.
• Background in hardware bring-up, calibration systems, or production-level validation.
• Exposure to high-reliability or safety-critical robotic systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge humanoid robotics targeting real-world labor shortages.
• Hands-on role in a fast-paced, lab-focused R&D and production environment.
• Collaborative environment involving cross-disciplinary teams.