Senior Robotics Engineer, Manipulation

About the Company

RoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. The company’s robots are engineered for demanding industrial environments, with a focus on real-world deployment and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Architect algorithms for high-DOF arm motion in dynamic environments using constrained motion planners
• Solve the "Whole Body" control problem by coordinating mobile bases and manipulator arms
• Develop low-level control strategies including impedance/admittance controllers for safe physical interaction
• Build the mathematical engine for remote manipulation and teleoperation capabilities
• Design control mapping and assistance layers to translate human intent into safe robot motions

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, OR an M.S. degree with 4+ years of relevant industry experience
• Deep understanding of rigid body kinematics, dynamics, and 3D geometry
• Proficiency in linear algebra and Lie theory
• Expertise in production-grade, real-time modern C++ (C++17/20)
• Experience with libraries such as Eigen, KDL, or Pinocchio
• Experience with motion planning libraries like OMPL, MoveIt, or TrajOpt
• Practical experience implementing PID, Impedance Control, or Model Predictive Control (MPC) on real hardware
• Ability to work onsite 5 days/week in Milpitas, CA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience tuning physics parameters in Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or Gazebo
• Familiarity with optimization solvers like OSQP, Ipopt, or Ceres
• Interest or experience in Reinforcement Learning (RL) or Learning from Demonstration (LfD)
• Experience with industrial communication buses like EtherCAT or CAN

Benefits

• Competitive stock options and equity programs
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Visa sponsorship and green card support
• Lunches, dinners, and a fully stocked kitchen