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Polymath Robotics

polymathrobotics.com
Polymath Robotics builds core autonomy and safety systems for off-highway vehicles. Trusted by OEMs, fleet operators, and defense leaders to power the future of autonomy.
polymathrobotics.com • San Francisco • Industrial Robotics • Artificial Intelligence • Autonomous Driving • 11-50 employees
San Francisco • Industrial Robotics • Artificial Intelligence • Autonomous Driving • 11-50 employees
Top 25% payVerified live · 3 hours ago 4 days ago

Sr. Robotics Controls Engineer in San Francisco

$150k – $250k per year • Equity 0–0.2% • Senior • 6+ years expRemote/Hybrid (San Francisco, United States) • Full-Time • Senior
C++
Python
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
ROS
ROS2
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DoorDash

doordash.com
DoorDash is an American technology company headquartered in San Francisco that operates a leading global local commerce and on-demand delivery platform. The company connects consumers with local merchants, offering last-mile logistics for restaurant meals, groceries, convenience goods, and retail items delivered by independent couriers. Beyond its core consumer marketplace, DoorDash provides digital ordering software, merchant advertising tools, and white-label fulfillment services for businesses across multiple countries.
doordash.com • HQ: San Francisco, United States • Commerce • Marketplaces • Transportation & Logistics • Delivery
HQ: San Francisco, United States • Commerce • Marketplaces • Transportation & Logistics • Delivery
$4k – $14k per year • Equity • In office (San Francisco, United States) • PhD
C++
Robotics
Motion Planning
Obstacle Avoidance
Model Predictive Control
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Applied Intuition

appliedintuition.com
Applied Intuition is a Silicon Valley software company founded in 2017 that develops digital infrastructure and simulation platforms for autonomous systems and physical AI. The platform provides advanced tools for simulation, synthetic data generation, and vehicle software management, allowing engineers to develop, test, and safely deploy self-driving technology. It serves leading global automotive manufacturers, defense organizations, and commercial transport companies across sectors like trucking, agriculture, and mining.
appliedintuition.com • HQ: Mountain View, United States • Smart Mobility • Manufacturing • Automotive Manufacturing • Artificial Intelligence • Autonomous Driving • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2017
HQ: Mountain View, United States • Smart Mobility • Manufacturing • Automotive Manufacturing • Artificial Intelligence • Autonomous Driving • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2017
Top 25% payVerified live · 1 hour ago 7 days ago

Vehicle Controls- Technical Lead

$150k – $250k per year • Equity • Lead • 6+ years expIn office (Sunnyvale, United States) • Master's Degree • Full-Time • Staff
C++
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
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Verified live · 1 hour ago 2 months ago

Software Engineer - Controls

$28k – $97k per year (Estimated) • Middle • 4+ years expIn office (Tokyo, Japan) • Master's Degree • Full-Time • Middle
C++
Robotics
Autonomous Navigation
Model Predictive Control
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Apptronik

apptronik.com
Apptronik is a humanoid robotics company spun out of a robotics laboratory at the University of Texas at Austin in 2016. Its Apollo robot is designed for logistics and manufacturing work such as case handling and machine tending, with force-controlled actuators built in-house. The company works with Google DeepMind on robot learning and has run pilots with large manufacturers and retailers.
apptronik.com • HQ: Austin, United States • Artificial Intelligence • Design & Creative • Robotics • Est. 2016
HQ: Austin, United States • Artificial Intelligence • Design & Creative • Robotics • Est. 2016
Open 131 dayVerified live · 1 day ago 4 months ago

Sr. Software Engineer - Wheeled Controls

$190k – $342k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 5+ years expIn office (Austin, United States) • Master's Degree • Senior
C++
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
Sensor Fusion
Isaac Sim
MuJoCo
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Top 25% payVerified live · 1 day ago 19 days ago

Staff Software Engineer - Humanoid Controls

$300k – $350k per year • Staff+ • 8+ years expIn office (Sunnyvale, United States) • Master's Degree • Staff
C++
Python
AI/ML
Reinforcement Learning
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
Reinforcement Learning
Teleoperation
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Verified live · 1 day ago 26 days ago

Staff Software Engineer - Humanoid Controls

$224k – $420k per year (Estimated) • Staff+ • 8+ years expIn office (Austin, United States) • Master's Degree • Staff
C++
Python
AI/ML
Reinforcement Learning
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
Reinforcement Learning
Teleoperation
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TORC Robotics

torc.ai
Torc Robotics is an autonomous vehicle company and an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck. Founded in 2005 by Virginia Tech engineers, the company specializes in developing Level 4 self-driving technology primarily tailored for long-haul commercial freight. Its core product ecosystem, TorcDrive, integrates AI-driven software, sensor fusion, and fleet command tools directly into production-intent vehicles like the Freightliner Cascadia to commercialize safe, scalable hub-to-hub autonomous trucking.
torc.ai • HQ: Blacksburg, United States • Artificial Intelligence • Road Transport • Autonomous Driving
HQ: Blacksburg, United States • Artificial Intelligence • Road Transport • Autonomous Driving
Verified live · 5 hours ago 7 days ago

Software Engineer, II - Motion Control

$118k – $236k per year (Estimated) • Equity • Middle • 4+ years expIn office • Relocation • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Middle
C++
Python
C++
Google Test
AI/ML
CUDA
CUDA Toolkit
Reinforcement Learning
TensorRT
DevOps
Git
Robotics
Motion Planning
Apollo
Autoware
Imitation Learning
Model Predictive Control
Reinforcement Learning
ROS
ROS2
QA
Pytest
Robot Framework
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$172k – $323k per year (Estimated) • Equity • Staff+ • 10+ years expRemote/Hybrid • Relocation • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Staff
C++
C++
Google Test
AI/ML
CUDA Toolkit
Reinforcement Learning
TensorRT
DevOps
Git
Robotics
Motion Planning
Apollo
Autoware
Imitation Learning
Model Predictive Control
Reinforcement Learning
ROS
ROS2
QA
Pytest
Robot Framework
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Gritt

gritt.ai
Gritt is an AI and robotics technology company headquartered in San Francisco and founded in 2022. The company develops an intelligent system that retrofits standard construction machinery with AI-powered robotic arms to automate labor-intensive tasks such as solar panel installation, rebar tying, and material transport. It operates primarily in the renewable energy and large-scale infrastructure sectors, partnering with major engineering and construction firms to accelerate project timelines and address labor shortages.
gritt.ai • HQ: San Francisco, United States • Data Centers • Information Technology • Solar Energy • Energy & Utilities • Robotics AI • Artificial Intelligence • Robotics • Construction Robotics • 501-1000 employees • Est. 2022
HQ: San Francisco, United States • Data Centers • Information Technology • Solar Energy • Energy & Utilities • Robotics AI • Artificial Intelligence • Robotics • Construction Robotics • 501-1000 employees • Est. 2022
Verified live · 1 day ago 7 days ago

Robotics Planning & Controls Engineer Intern

Intern • In office (South San Francisco, United States) • Master's Degree • Internship • Intern
C++
Python
Robotics
Motion Planning
Model Predictive Control
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Humanoid

thehumanoid.ai
Humanoid (SKL Robotics Ltd.) is an AI and physical robotics company headquartered in London, United Kingdom, with operations in Boston and Vancouver. Founded in 2024 by CEO Artem Sokolov, the company develops commercially scalable, general-purpose humanoid robots designed to safely collaborate alongside human workers in manufacturing, logistics, and industrial environments.
thehumanoid.ai • HQ: London, United Kingdom • Hardware • Military • Robotics • Humanoid Robots • Military Robotics • Robotics Hardware • 501-1000 employees • Est. 2024
HQ: London, United Kingdom • Hardware • Military • Robotics • Humanoid Robots • Military Robotics • Robotics Hardware • 501-1000 employees • Est. 2024
$107k – $185k per year (Estimated) • Equity • Staff+ • In office (London, United Kingdom) • Full-Time • Staff
C++
Python
AI/ML
NLP
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
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Avride

avride.ai
Avride develops self-driving cars and sidewalk delivery robots, and was created in 2024 when Nebius spun out the former Yandex autonomous vehicle division. Its delivery robots operate on American university campuses and with food delivery platforms, while its robotaxi programme runs with Hyundai and Uber. Engineering is based in Austin, Texas.
avride.ai • HQ: Austin, United States • Transportation & Logistics • Smart Mobility • Autonomous Driving • 201-500 employees • Est. 2024
HQ: Austin, United States • Transportation & Logistics • Smart Mobility • Autonomous Driving • 201-500 employees • Est. 2024
Verified live · 27 min ago 1 month ago

Lead Software Engineer – Control

$143k – $285k per year (Estimated) • Lead • 6+ years expAustin • Remote (United States) • Relocation • Staff
C++
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
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42dot

42dot.ai
42dot is a South Korean mobility technology company that serves as the global software center for Hyundai Motor Group. Founded in 2019, the company specializes in developing software-defined vehicle (SDV) architectures, autonomous driving software, and integrated mobility platforms. By combining in-vehicle operating systems, AI agents, and cloud data platforms, it aims to transform future transportation and smart mobility services.
42dot.ai • HQ: Seoul, South Korea • AI Agents • Automotive Manufacturing • Artificial Intelligence • Autonomous Driving • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2019
HQ: Seoul, South Korea • AI Agents • Automotive Manufacturing • Artificial Intelligence • Autonomous Driving • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2019
Verified live · 6 hours ago 18 days ago

Senior Planning & Control System Engineer (Autonomous Driving)

Senior • 3+ years expIn office • Master's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
C++
AI/ML
NLP
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
Motion Planning
ROS2
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Pronto.ai

pronto.ai
Pronto.ai is an autonomous vehicle technology company headquartered in San Francisco, California, and founded in 2018 by Anthony Levandowski. The company builds camera based autonomy that retrofits onto heavy haul trucks, aimed at off road industrial sites rather than public roads. It deploys its systems in quarries and mines, where autonomous haulage runs on fixed routes under controlled site conditions.
pronto.ai • HQ: San Francisco, United States • Fleet Management • Mining Tech • Natural Resources • Autonomous Driving • Artificial Intelligence • Robotics • Transportation & Logistics • Mining & Heavy Industry Robotics • 51-200 employees • Est. 2018
HQ: San Francisco, United States • Fleet Management • Mining Tech • Natural Resources • Autonomous Driving • Artificial Intelligence • Robotics • Transportation & Logistics • Mining & Heavy Industry Robotics • 51-200 employees • Est. 2018
Top 25% payVerified live · 1 hour ago 1 month ago

Senior Robotics Planning Engineer

$176k – $240k per year • Equity • Senior • 7+ years expIn office (San Francisco, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Internship • Senior
Python
C
C++
C
ZeroMQ
Databases
Redis
AI/ML
NumPy
AI Agents
Numba
SciPy
Robotics
Motion Planning
Path Planning
Model Predictive Control
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Top 25% payVerified live · 1 hour ago 1 month ago

Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

$176k – $240k per year • Equity • Senior • 7+ years expIn office (San Francisco, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Internship • Senior
Python
C++
AI/ML
NumPy
SciPy
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
ROS
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Top 25% payVerified live · 1 hour ago 2 months ago

Robotics Planning Engineer

$119k – $161k per year • Equity • Junior • 2+ years expIn office (San Francisco, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Internship • Junior
Python
C
C++
C
ZeroMQ
Databases
Redis
AI/ML
NumPy
AI Agents
Numba
SciPy
Robotics
Motion Planning
Path Planning
Model Predictive Control
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AI Robot Association (AIRoA) is a Japanese non-profit organization dedicated to advancing AI-powered robotics through open data platforms and collaborative research. The association develops scalable robot data ecosystems, foundation models, and shared software tools to accelerate the deployment of humanoid and general-purpose robots worldwide.
airoa.org • Tokyo • Robotics AI • Artificial Intelligence • Robotics • 501-1000 employees • Est. 2023
Tokyo • Robotics AI • Artificial Intelligence • Robotics • 501-1000 employees • Est. 2023
Tokyo • Remote (Japan) • Full-Time
Python
AI/ML
Reinforcement Learning
Mobile
State Management
Robotics
Imitation Learning
ROS
Teleoperation
Model Predictive Control
Reinforcement Learning
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Verified live · 1 day ago 1 month ago

R&D-037 Robotics Engineer (Teleoperation / UMI)

In office • Japanese: C1
Python
AI/ML
Reinforcement Learning
Mobile
State Management
Robotics
Imitation Learning
ROS
Teleoperation
Model Predictive Control
Reinforcement Learning
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Tokyo • Remote (Japan) • Full-Time
C++
Python
AI/ML
Reinforcement Learning
Mobile
State Management
Robotics
Imitation Learning
ROS
ROS2
Teleoperation
Model Predictive Control
Reinforcement Learning
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Motional

motional.com
Motional harnesses deep industry experience in our mission to develop and deploy autonomous vehicles and to make driverless technology safe and reliable.
motional.com • Boston • Pittsburgh • Las Vegas • Transportation & Logistics • Smart Mobility • Autonomous Driving • 51-200 employees
Boston • Pittsburgh • Las Vegas • Transportation & Logistics • Smart Mobility • Autonomous Driving • 51-200 employees
Verified live · 10 hours ago 1 month ago

Staff Motion Planning Engineer - Trajectory Generation

$159k – $299k per year (Estimated) • Staff+ • 5+ years expRemote/Hybrid (Boston, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Staff
C++
Python
DevOps
CI/CD
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
Motion Planning
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Hellbender

hellbenderinc.com
Hellbender is an American technology design and manufacturing firm specializing in custom edge computing hardware, embedded AI systems, and microelectronics production. The company provides end-to-end engineering services that encompass rapid prototyping, printed circuit board assembly, and automated testing for high-reliability applications. By combining local hardware manufacturing with specialized software integration, it enables enterprise clients to rapidly build and deploy secure, ruggedized edge devices.
hellbenderinc.com • Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
Verified live · 3 hours ago 1 month ago

Robotics Algorithm Engineer

$108k – $204k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 5+ years expRemote/Hybrid (Pittsburgh, United States) • Master's Degree • Full-Time • Senior
C++
Python
AI/ML
Computer Vision
OpenCV
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
Motion Planning
ROS
ROS2
Sensor Fusion
SLAM
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Path Robotics

path-robotics.com
Path Robotics is a company founded in 2014 in Columbus, Ohio that builds autonomous welding robots for manufacturers facing a shortage of skilled welders. Its systems scan each part with computer vision, plan the weld path themselves and adapt to variation instead of following a pre-programmed trajectory. The technology is aimed at high-mix, low-volume fabrication that conventional robots cannot handle.
path-robotics.com • HQ: Columbus, United States • Est. 2014
HQ: Columbus, United States • Est. 2014
Open 124 daysVerified live · 2 days ago 4 months ago

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Tech Lead), Robot Learning, Loco- Manipulation

$157k – $285k per year (Estimated) • Lead • 5+ years expColumbus • Remote (United States) • Master's Degree • Staff
C++
Python
AI/ML
Fine-tuning
Knowledge Distillation
ONNX
Self-Supervised Learning
TensorRT
Edge AI
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
Sim-to-Real
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Agility Robotics

agilityrobotics.com
Agility's humanoid robots are deployed today in manufacturing, distribution, and logistics. Proven automation for industrial environments.
agilityrobotics.com • Pittsburgh • Salem • Fremont • Naypyidaw • Logistics & Warehouse Robotics • Robotics • Humanoid Robots
Pittsburgh • Salem • Fremont • Naypyidaw • Logistics & Warehouse Robotics • Robotics • Humanoid Robots
Verified live · 11 hours ago 2 months ago

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Motion Planning

$177k – $294k per year (Estimated) • Equity • Staff+ • Remote (United States) • Relocation • Full-Time • Staff
C++
Python
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
Motion Planning
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Open 139 daysVerified live · 11 hours ago 4 months ago

Senior Software Engineer, Navigation

Equity • Senior • 5+ years expRemote/Hybrid (Fremont, United States) • Relocation • Full-Time • Senior
C++
AI/ML
CUDA
CUDA Toolkit
Reinforcement Learning
AI Agents
Robotics
Gazebo
Isaac Sim
Model Predictive Control
Motion Planning
MuJoCo
Path Planning
Reinforcement Learning
ROS
ROS2
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1X Technologies

1x.tech
1X Technologies is a humanoid robotics company founded in Norway in 2014 that develops general-purpose robots for everyday physical work. Its EVE wheeled android and the newer NEO home humanoid are trained with end-to-end neural networks rather than scripted motion, and the company runs its own hardware manufacturing. Backed by OpenAI and other investors, it operates engineering teams in Norway and the San Francisco Bay Area.
1x.tech • HQ: Moss, Norway • Robotics Hardware • Robotics AI • Robotics • Est. 2014
HQ: Moss, Norway • Robotics Hardware • Robotics AI • Robotics • Est. 2014
Top 25% payVerified live · 3 hours ago 2 months ago

AI Researcher - Reinforcement Learning

$200k – $300k per year • In office • Full-Time
C++
Python
JavaScript
C++
PyTorch C++
AI/ML
PyTorch
Reinforcement Learning
PPO
Frontend
Bootstrap
Robotics
Isaac Sim
Model Predictive Control
MuJoCo
Reinforcement Learning
Sim-to-Real
Imitation Learning
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Allen Control Systems

allencontrols.com
Allen Control Systems is a defense technology company specializing in the development of autonomous precision weapon stations and counter-drone solutions for modern battlefields. The organization utilizes advanced robotics, computer vision, and artificial intelligence to automatically detect, track, and neutralize unmanned aerial threats.
allencontrols.com • HQ: Austin, United States • Artificial Intelligence • Military Drones • Military • Defense AI
HQ: Austin, United States • Artificial Intelligence • Military Drones • Military • Defense AI
Top 25% payVerified live · 1 hour ago 2 months ago

Software Engineer - Robotics (Motion)

$94k – $332k per year • Equity • In office (Austin, Mountain View, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time
C++
Python
C++
Eigen
AI/ML
Computer Vision
Robotics
Model Predictive Control
ROS
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Pivotal

pivotal-research.org
Pivotal focuses on reducing global catastrophic risks from emerging technologies, including AI and Biosecurity. We support exceptional talent working to minimize these threats, supporting crucial research and policy efforts for a safer, brighter future for all.
pivotal-research.org • Palo Alto • Miami • Biotechnology
Palo Alto • Miami • Biotechnology
$98k – $217k per year (Estimated) • Middle • 2+ years expIn office (Palo Alto, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Junior
C++
MATLAB
Python
MATLAB
Simulink
AI/ML
Human-in-the-Loop
DevOps
CI/CD
Robotics
AirSim
ArduPilot
Autonomous Navigation
Gazebo
Isaac Sim
Model Predictive Control
Motion Planning
Obstacle Avoidance
Path Planning
ROS
ROS2
Sensor Fusion
SLAM
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Bright

bright.ai
BrightAI deploys autonomous AI devices, edge sensors, and foundation models to transform critical infrastructure from reactive to proactive. Maximize asset life and eliminate catastrophic downtime.
bright.ai • Palo Alto • Electronic Components • LLM & Generative AI • Artificial Intelligence
Palo Alto • Electronic Components • LLM & Generative AI • Artificial Intelligence
Verified live · 1 day ago 2 months ago

Senior / Staff Engineer, Robotics

$146k – $235k per year (Estimated) • Staff+ • 6+ years expIn office (Palo Alto, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Staff
Bash
C++
Python
AI/ML
Computer Vision
OpenCV
DevOps
AWS
Azure
CI/CD
Docker
Git
RTOS
Robotics
Inverse Kinematics
Model Predictive Control
Motion Planning
ROS
ROS2
SLAM
IoT
MQTT
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Multiply Labs

multiplylabs.com
Multiply Labs is a biomanufacturing technology and physical AI robotics company headquartered in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2016 by CEO Fred Parietti and Alice Melocchi (originating out of MIT and Y Combinator), the venture-backed enterprise operates on a B2B technology platform, hardware leasing/sales, and joint development commercial model for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
multiplylabs.com • HQ: San Francisco, United States • Health Care • Pharmaceuticals • Robotics • Laboratory & Pharmaceutical Robotics • Est. 2016
HQ: San Francisco, United States • Health Care • Pharmaceuticals • Robotics • Laboratory & Pharmaceutical Robotics • Est. 2016
Open 319 daysVerified live · 1 day ago 10 months ago

Senior / Staff Robotics Research Scientist - Dexterous & Mobile Manipulation

$160k – $210k per year • Staff+ • 5+ years expIn office (San Francisco, United States) • Master's Degree • Full-Time • Staff
Python
AI/ML
Computer Vision
PyTorch
Reinforcement Learning
Robotics
Imitation Learning
Isaac Sim
MuJoCo
PyBullet
Reinforcement Learning
Model Predictive Control
MoveIt
ROS
ROS2
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