Research Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Research Engineer (AI/Robotics): Building prototypes and maintaining open-source tools for robotics foundation models with an accent on developer experience and community engagement. Focus on simplifying complex AI concepts, driving adoption, and shaping product strategy for the global AI builders ecosystem.

Location: Onsite in Mountain View, California, US

Salary: $166,000 - $244,000 + bonus + equity + benefits

Company

hirify.global is a team of scientists, engineers, and machine learning experts working to advance artificial intelligence for public benefit and scientific discovery.

What you will do

• Act as the "zeroth user," building prototypes, writing code examples, and providing critical feedback to improve developer experience.
• Develop and maintain open-source repositories and libraries for external developers.
• Create and publish technical content, including tutorials, integration guides, API documentation, and blogs.
• Represent hirify.global as a technology advocate at major robotics conferences and engage with the developer community.
• Help define the roadmap and strategy for new robotics models, SDKs, and tools to drive ecosystem growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience managing successful developer communities, especially in robotics and foundation models.
• Experience developing and maintaining open-source software libraries or applications for external developers.
• Practical experience with robotics and/or foundation models, including popular robotics stacks, tools, and libraries.
• Must be based in Mountain View, California, US.

Nice to have

• Passion for robotics and foundation models, envisioning a future where robots are ubiquitous.
• Compassion for developers and willingness to help others understand technical concepts or onboard new technologies.
• A portfolio of technical blog posts or public event engagements in robotics or foundation model areas.
• Excellent verbal and oral communication.

Culture & Benefits

• Committed to diversity of experience, knowledge, backgrounds, and perspectives.
• Committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, religion, or other protected basis.
• Provides accommodation for disabilities or additional needs.
• Includes bonus, equity, and benefits package.