AI Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

AI Engineer (Robotics): Developing agentic engineering reasoning systems for an AI agent designed to operate in physical engineering domains with an accent on structured design representation and formal methods. Focus on transitioning research prototypes into production-ready agentic harnesses and solving complex engineering design problems.

Location: Onsite in San Mateo, CA. Relocation support available.

Salary: $200,000 – $290,000 + Equity

Company

hirify.global is building an anthropomorphic AI engineer agent named Archie to automate complex tasks in mechanical and electrical engineering.

What you will do

• Develop agentic engineering reasoning using structured representations and formal methods.
• Build and maintain the agentic harness and its tool integrations.
• Conduct regular evaluations and tests to ensure high-quality output.
• Analyze production traces to identify failure modes and resolve bugs.
• Collaborate with research scientists to transition custom models into the core product.
• Integrate new agentic frameworks and capabilities into the existing architecture.

Requirements

• Must be able to work onsite in San Mateo, CA.
• Proven experience transitioning AI research prototypes into delivered products.
• Deep learning expertise with a strong understanding of LLMs and agentic harnesses.
• Fluency in Python and experience with agentic frameworks like LangChain.
• Experience building physical systems in fields such as Aerospace, Mechanical, or Robotics.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and meaningful equity ownership.
• Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Unlimited PTO policy.

Hiring process

• Initial screening call (30 mins).
• Biographical and behavioural interview (45 mins).
• Technical interview (60 mins).
• CEO interview (30 mins).