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We create category-defining products built for the complexities others overlook. We're building HaloBraid, the world’s first braid assist device. It helps stylists finish braids 5 times faster, flawlessly and gently. This is one of the hardest unsolved problems in robotics, applied to a $270B salon services industry, and integrating computer vision, compliant fiber manipulation, and novel mechanisms.\nBillions of hours are spent braiding hair each year. HaloBraid gives that time back. 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You must have authorization to work in the US.\nDon’t Meet Every Requirement?\nIf you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align with every single part of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.\nEqual Opportunity Employer:\nWe are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. 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