Robotics system engineer

We're seeking talented Robot Systems Engineers to join our team in Santa Clara, CA (on-site). You'll be the technical bridge between hardware, software, and AI—ensuring seamless integration and validation of our robotic platforms from early prototypes to production systems deployed in the real world.

• Define and document system architectures spanning mechanical, electrical, firmware, and software domains

• Drive system-level integration for new robot platforms, ensuring smooth functionality across sensors, actuators, compute, and communication subsystems

• Design and develop early prototypes to de-risk new technologies and validate system concepts

• Develop software systems to control and test robot platforms at the system level

• Build custom test frameworks and automation tools for validation and debugging

• Create data visualization and diagnostic tools to monitor system performance

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans to validate motion, sensing, control, and manipulation capabilities

• Commission and operate robotic systems from initial bring-up through production deployment

• Own overall functional and performance readiness throughout the full product lifecycle

• Lead root cause analysis for complex issues spanning hardware, firmware, and software

• Triage and debug system interactions during design, launch, and deployment phases

• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, perception, controls, and AI teams to deliver integrated solutions

• BS in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or related field with 5+ years of industrial experience; OR MS with 3+ years

• 3+ years of hands-on industrial experience with robotic system integration, commissioning, and validation

• Strong proficiency in C++ and Python for system-level programming, automation, and data analysis

• Deep understanding of robotic system architecture including compute, sensing, actuation, and control

• Hands-on experience with communication protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, Ethernet, serial interfaces)

• Proficient with Linux-based systems and embedded systems debugging

• Experience with hardware bring-up and validating electromechanical systems

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills across technical disciplines

• Genuine passion for robotics—you love working with robots and are excited to dedicate yourself to pushing the boundaries of what they can do

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment where your work directly impacts our trajectory