Controls Engineer at Physical Intelligence | San Francisco

About UsAt Physical Intelligence, we are at the forefront of integrating general-purpose AI into the physical realm. Our talented team comprises engineers, scientists, roboticists, and innovators dedicated to creating foundational models and advanced learning algorithms to enhance the robots of today and shape the physically-actuated devices of tomorrow.Your RoleAs a Controls Engineer, you will be pivotal in designing and implementing the algorithms that ensure our robots operate smoothly, predictably, and safely in diverse and uncertain environments.The Controls TeamOur Controls Team is responsible for developing and fine-tuning essential feedback and model-based algorithms, real-time processing loops, simulations, and actuator/sensor subsystems that contribute to the stability and reliability of our robots. Collaborating closely with research, hardware, and operations teams, you will troubleshoot complex system behaviors and ensure that our learning-based systems function under rigorous real-time constraints in unpredictable settings.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and Implement Control Algorithms: Develop PID, LQR, MPC, inverse dynamics, and feedforward controllers.Model Development and Validation: Create and refine physical and inverse dynamics models for simulations and control design.Real-Time Loop Development: Write and optimize runtime control loops, including neural network-driven control.Robotic Integration: Integrate and tune robotic arms, mobile bases, teleoperation systems, and full-body platforms.Debugging System Behaviors: Diagnose and address hardware, software, and runtime issues using first-principles reasoning.Sensor/Actuator Subsystem Development: Collaborate with embedded systems, drivers, and communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet).Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with researchers, platform engineers, and operators to ensure consistent and reliable real-world performance.Support Research and Development: Prototype configurations, gather structured datasets, and work closely with researchers to iterate on solutions.

Role OverviewAs a Robot Test Engineer, you play a pivotal role in ensuring the integration and performance of our expanding robotic fleet. You will engage with robotic systems at various development stages, from initial prototypes to fully operational units. Your responsibilities will include designing test systems and documentation, executing tests, and collaborating with hardware and software engineering teams to troubleshoot and resolve any testing issues that may arise.Key Responsibilities- Test Process Development: Create and document effective testing processes for robotic systems.- Test Setup Development: Construct and maintain test systems for robots and seek opportunities for test automation.- Test Execution: Conduct functional, environmental, and reliability tests on robotic systems and components, gathering, analyzing, and reporting data for broad communication.- Test Failure Investigation: Analyze test failures to identify root causes and collaborate with engineers to implement corrective actions.- Cross Functional Collaboration: Work closely with both hardware and software teams to ensure alignment on testing processes and resolve any issues encountered during testing.

About Matter IntelligenceMatter Intelligence is pioneering the future of vision AI by integrating a groundbreaking sensor capable of perceiving molecular chemistry, temperature, and 3D shapes with a Large World Model—our sophisticated intelligence engine tailored for the physical realm. This innovative system transcends mere visual perception; it comprehensively understands everything from a single pixel. We term this as Superintelligent Vision.Our distinguished team has contributed technologies to Mars missions for NASA/JPL, co-established and led infrastructure initiatives for OpenAI, developed advanced sensors for U.S. Defense, and created fundamental algorithms for spectral and 3D imaging. Together, we are committed to establishing the next frontier for vision and intelligence in the physical world.About the RoleAt Matter, we are developing technology that sits at the intersection of hardware, AI, and Earth observation. This position is uniquely positioned between Engineering and Operations.As the inaugural hire in this role, you will collaborate closely with various teams across Matter, including sensor engineers, ML researchers, satellite systems designers, sales, and leadership. Your primary responsibility will be to understand their workflows, pinpoint opportunities where intelligent agents can condense hours of work into mere seconds, and design these solutions. One week you might be crafting a multi-agent workflow for automating competitive intelligence tracking, and the next, you could be developing an internal tool that provides the hardware team with instant access to five different documentation systems. You will take ownership of challenges from discovery through deployment and continuous iteration.This position is not suited for individuals who prefer to follow a ticket queue. It is tailored for a developer with robust computer science fundamentals who can work autonomously, build trust within a demanding organization, and deliver production-grade agents that are essential to our operations.Key ResponsibilitiesAgent Development & EngineeringDesign, develop, test, and maintain production-quality AI agents and tools utilizing contemporary frameworks and APIs.Architect robust, secure, observable, and maintainable agentic systems.Create AI-native user experience patterns that facilitate seamless adoption: including human-in-the-loop checkpoints, auditability, graceful failure/rollback, and feedback mechanisms.Choose and integrate suitable tools, memory systems, and retrieval strategies tailored to each agent's specific use case.Produce clean, well-documented, version-controlled code, setting the standard for quality.Product Discovery & RequirementsEngage with stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into effective AI solutions.

Join our dynamic team at Physical Intelligence as a Shift Lead, where you will play a crucial role in managing daily operations at our San Francisco facility. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee real-time execution on the production floor, ensuring that personnel, processes, and equipment are synchronized to achieve daily production targets. You will effectively coordinate staffing and prioritize tasks, maintaining a seamless operational flow while fostering clear communication with both operators and cross-functional teams to ensure optimal performance.This position requires availability from 3 PM to midnight.

Join our dynamic team as an Operations Lead at Physical Intelligence, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the quality function that underpins our advanced robotics datasets. As a key contributor, you will design and implement end-to-end operational processes, establish success metrics, and create feedback mechanisms that enhance data accuracy and reliability. You will lead a talented team of operators, collaborating closely with research and data collection teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality, vetted data at scale.

Note: We are excited to facilitate this recruitment for our esteemed client. This position is directly with Arena Intelligence, not People Culture Talent. We look forward to connecting skilled professionals with this remarkable team!The RoleArena Intelligence is redefining the landscape for assessing AI model performance in practical applications. Originating from UC Berkeley’s SkyLab, our platform, Arena.ai, has established itself as the benchmark for AI model evaluation, gaining the trust of researchers, developers, and enterprises that are paving the future of artificial intelligence.Our mission is to create API-driven services tailored for enterprise clients. We aim to deliver premier machine learning products (like Arena Max) that align with their specific business needs.In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for the foundational infrastructure that transforms our research capabilities into enterprise-ready products. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the developer/enterprise team from the ground up. You will collaborate directly with founders and early customers to shape our offerings.What You’ll DoDevelop API-centric products from inception, focusing on creating low-latency, high-reliability APIs for leaderboards, models, and arenas.Tackle complex streaming challenges, including handling SSE/streaming responses from diverse providers, ensuring partial failure recovery, mid-stream fallbacks, and consistent response normalization.Deliver enterprise-grade infrastructure by implementing expected features such as rate limiting, authentication, usage metering, cost attribution, audit logging, and SOC2 compliance.Enhance observability by integrating distributed tracing, latency analysis, token-level usage tracking, and real-time dashboards for comprehensive insights.Develop AI-focused products by integrating with our core evaluation platform, Arena data, and customer-specific benchmarks, while collaborating with the research team to evolve innovative concepts into robust products.Contribute across the tech stack, particularly in backend development for our Leaderboards and Evals platforms, ensuring a cohesive architecture for our public and private data systems.What We’re Looking ForA minimum of 4 years of backend engineering experience, with substantial experience in distributed systems, infrastructure, or developer-centric platforms.Proficiency in Go and familiarity with other programming languages.

Join Our Team as a Controls EngineerAt Marathon Fusion, we are at the forefront of engineering technologies that will revolutionize energy production through fusion. Unlike others who focus solely on developing new fusion devices, our mission centers on creating practical systems to deploy fusion energy at a scale that addresses climate change.Our innovative work involves developing core technologies for stable isotope production, fuel cycle closure, and advanced blanket systems that not only generate energy but also produce high-value co-products.Founded in 2023, we are committed to delivering components and systems that will enable fusion to become a feasible, plentiful, and dependable energy source for the 21st century.Our Company CultureWe thrive in a dynamic startup environment that demands focus, adaptability, and the ability to prioritize in a rapidly changing landscape. Success here hinges on proactive communication, trust-building among team members, and a commitment to continuous learning and skill development. We highly value self-direction in our team members.The Role: Controls EngineerAs a Controls Engineer at Marathon Fusion, you will play a pivotal role in developing control and data acquisition systems for various fusion experiments. Your hands-on contribution in our hardware-driven lab will be essential in implementing control systems that are safe, robust, and facilitate standardized data acquisition across multiple experiments. You will collaborate closely with a cross-functional team of mechanical and electrical engineers, physicists, and technicians to prototype, test, and refine systems for our Plasma Centrifuge and Transmutation projects.Key ResponsibilitiesLead long-term controls infrastructure decisions, including the selection and standardization of PLC platforms across experimental systems.Design and implement control system architectures, including hardware selection, wiring design, and control logic.Develop, standardize, and maintain data acquisition systems across multiple experimental setups using LabVIEW, Python, or similar tools.Collaborate with engineers, physicists, and technicians to construct, wire, and validate experimental control systems.Oversee commissioning, troubleshooting, and rapid iteration of control systems for lab test stands.Your QualificationsWe welcome candidates with a range of experience levels. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment are essential.

The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) stands as one of the largest institutions dedicated to modern and contemporary art in the United States, serving as a vibrant cultural hub for the Bay Area community. Art is an integral part of our lives—it inspires us and connects us daily. In a world that increasingly values these connections, we remain steadfast in our commitment to our core values.Inclusive: We aim to represent a multitude of voices in meaningful dialogue.Passionate: Our engagement with art transcends mere employment; it is a lifestyle.Brave: We approach our endeavors with courage and a spirit of adventure, always open to exploring diverse perspectives.Empathic: Our goal is to operate as individuals, rather than as an institution.SFMOMA is a space for the endlessly curious to engage with, support, and experience contemporary art. We believe that modern and contemporary art shapes our thoughts, perceptions, and appreciation of the diverse narratives that surround us. Our mission is to cultivate an environment that sparks joy, fosters a sense of belonging, and values every individual for their unique identity.Schedule: Full Time, 35 hours/week, with at least three days required on-site.As the Controller at SFMOMA, you will oversee all facets of accounting, reporting, auditing, and payroll functions. Your role will include supporting presentations to the board audit committee and managing the operational aspects of the Finance department, which encompasses responsibilities for accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, monthly and yearly closings, and tax return preparations. You will ensure that the Museum has efficient systems and procedures to facilitate effective program implementation and conduct seamless audits. Collaboration with program leaders and their teams is essential, as you will educate them on finance and accounting procedures while exploring how the finance function can enhance program operations.· Within 30 days, you will have developed a solid understanding of Finance roles, workflows, and internal partnerships, gaining familiarity with the systems, applications, and reports managed by the Finance team.· By 90 days, you will have established positive, collaborative relationships and will be adept at engaging with board members, staff, external vendors, and the general public.

At Lambda, The Superintelligence Cloud, we are at the forefront of AI cloud infrastructure, empowering tens of thousands of clients ranging from innovative AI researchers to large enterprises and hyperscalers. Our mission is to make computing as accessible as electricity, providing everyone with the extraordinary capabilities of superintelligence, one person, one GPU.Join us in our quest to build the world's premier AI cloud platform.*Note: This role requires presence in both our San Francisco and San Jose offices for a total of 4 days each week.We are looking for a highly skilled Controller to lead and expand our accounting functions during a critical growth phase. Reporting directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, you will play a vital leadership role in establishing a top-tier controllership function that supports our rapidly growing multi-billion-dollar AI infrastructure platform.As Lambda continues to enhance its GPU cloud services, enterprise contracts, and capital-intensive data center infrastructure, you will ensure accounting excellence and operational rigor aligned with our long-term strategic goals. The Controller will apply strong judgment, extensive operational expertise, and the capability to develop systems, processes, and teams that meet public-company standards.This is a hands-on leadership role for someone eager to build, elevate, and modernize a high-performing accounting organization within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Join DoorDash Labs, an innovative team dedicated to revolutionizing last mile logistics through robotics and automation. If you're passionate about transforming service delivery for millions, we want to hear from you!About the RoleIn this pivotal role, you will develop embedded control algorithms for essential ECUs that govern the powertrain and additional systems of our robots. Your responsibilities will encompass meticulous performance testing across multiple stages including simulation, component evaluation, and comprehensive road tests, while consistently improving our development methodologies and testing procedures. You will collaborate closely with the Technical Lead of our Autonomy team.Your Responsibilities Include:Designing and implementing sophisticated algorithms for closed-loop vehicle controls, supervisory controls, thermal management, and auxiliary functions of diverse robotic systems.Building robust infrastructure including test cases and functional models to systematically validate algorithmic behavior.Proactively innovating features and processes to meet and exceed the expectations of internal stakeholders such as robot operations and autonomy software teams.Identifying and addressing new challenges using skills and knowledge acquired on the job.

About WorkWhileAt WorkWhile, we are committed to transforming the lives of hourly workers by providing them with better earning opportunities and improved quality of life. With over 80 million Americans engaged in hourly employment, many face unpredictable schedules and minimal benefits, leading to financial uncertainty.Transitioning from a fast-growing labor marketplace, WorkWhile is now developing a robust workforce platform. Our offerings now include Newday (our innovative SaaS workforce management system) and WorkWhile Wallet (a fintech solution designed to enhance worker earnings and credit access), making our financial operations more intricate.We are on a mission to revolutionize frontline work by creating a more adaptive and efficient labor market. Utilizing AI technology, the WorkWhile platform enables businesses to swiftly connect with top-tier talent. Additionally, workers enjoy benefits such as same-day pay, complimentary telehealth services, skill enhancement opportunities, and the flexibility to select shifts that fit their skills and schedules.With the ambitious goal of aligning incentives and addressing inefficiencies within the labor market, we aim to disrupt the $650 billion staffing and recruiting industry. Supported by Khosla Ventures and recognized by the Inc. 5000 for extraordinary growth, WorkWhile is poised to reshape the future of work.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a technically proficient and operationally sound Corporate Controller to partner with the CFO in establishing a premier accounting function. In this role, you will go beyond traditional accounting responsibilities; you will design the financial framework that underpins high-volume transaction processing, sophisticated revenue recognition (across Marketplace and SaaS models), and banking-level treasury operations.Key Responsibilities1. Core Accounting Operations & RigorFull Cycle Management: Lead all aspects of the accounting function, encompassing General Ledger, Payroll, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R).Data Integrity: Ensure a high standard of accuracy and completeness in accounting records. Collaborate with the Data Science team to reconcile financial data in the ERP with operational data sources (e.g., BigQuery/Metabase revenue tables).W2 & 1099 Payroll: Manage the complexities involved in processing high-volume payroll for a diverse workforce, ensuring careful handling of W2 employees (taxes, benefits, withholdings) versus 1099 contractors.

About Our TeamThe Safety Systems organization at OpenAI is dedicated to ensuring the responsible development and deployment of our most advanced AI models. We create evaluations, safeguards, and safety frameworks to ensure that our models operate as intended in real-world scenarios.The Preparedness team plays a critical role within the Safety Systems organization, guided by OpenAI’s Preparedness Framework.As frontier AI models hold the potential for significant benefits to humanity, they also present escalating risks. The Preparedness team is essential in preparing for the development of increasingly capable frontier AI models, focusing on identifying, tracking, and preparing for catastrophic risks associated with these technologies.The mission of the Preparedness team includes:Monitoring and predicting the evolving capabilities of frontier AI systems, especially regarding risks that could have catastrophic consequences.Establishing concrete procedures, infrastructure, and partnerships to mitigate these risks and safely advance the development of powerful AI systems.The Preparedness team integrates capability assessment, evaluations, internal red teaming, and mitigations for frontier models, coordinating overall AGI preparedness. This fast-paced and impactful work holds significant importance for both our organization and society.About the RoleAs frontier AI systems become more capable, they exhibit greater autonomy, the ability to pursue long-term goals, adapt to feedback, and utilize tools. While these advancements offer immense potential, they also raise the risk of models behaving in misaligned or deceptive ways, which can be difficult to supervise or contain. Addressing the risk of loss of control is a key challenge in the safe development and deployment of advanced AI systems.In your role as a Researcher focused on loss of control mitigations, you will design and implement an end-to-end mitigation strategy aimed at reducing the risk of intentionally subversive or inadequately controllable behaviors in OpenAI’s products and internal operations. This position necessitates strong technical expertise and close collaboration across functions to ensure that safeguards are enforceable, scalable, and effective. You will directly contribute to establishing robust protections as model capabilities evolve.

RETHINK MANUFACTURING Join us at Bright Machines®, where we are pioneering a revolutionary approach to manufacturing. Our team is composed of passionate innovators dedicated to reshaping the industry through smart automation and data-driven solutions. Our mission is to empower factories with enhanced flexibility, scalability, and resilience, ensuring they meet current demands while preparing for future challenges.As a member of our team, you will have the chance to make significant, lasting contributions that will benefit both our organization and our clients. If you are eager to leverage your exceptional skills to help build the factory of the future, we invite you to connect with us.

The landscape of software development has been transformed by AI. At Corridor, we are at the forefront of this evolution, reshaping product security for the AI era. We empower developers to secure their AI-generated code effectively.Our innovative team operates at the confluence of AI and cybersecurity. With extensive backgrounds in leading security initiatives at some of the world’s largest corporations, shaping cybersecurity policies within the US government, and contributing to open models in both government and academia, we are seeking an AI Engineer to collaborate in building, testing, and deploying the AI systems that are integral to Corridor’s core products.In this hands-on role, you will blend applied research and engineering. You will work closely with our team to prototype concepts, transform research into production-ready systems, and engage in applied research at the nexus of AI and security.

Join loop as an AI Engineer and be part of a cutting-edge team dedicated to developing innovative artificial intelligence solutions. In this role, you will leverage your technical expertise to design, implement, and evaluate state-of-the-art AI algorithms that drive our products to new heights.Your creativity and analytical skills will contribute to projects that have a substantial impact on our business and the industry at large. This is an exciting opportunity for tech enthusiasts eager to make a difference in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Join our dynamic team at Maxim Staffing Solutions as a Physical Therapist in San Francisco. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate professional to provide exceptional patient care and rehabilitation services. You will work collaboratively with healthcare teams to develop personalized treatment plans that promote recovery and enhance patients' quality of life.

About FluidstackAt Fluidstack, we are pioneering the infrastructure that fuels abundant intelligence. We collaborate with leading AI laboratories, government entities, and major corporations—including Mistral, Poolside, Black Forest Labs, and Meta—to facilitate computing capabilities at unparalleled speeds.Our mission is to urgently transform the concept of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) into reality. Our team is driven, passionate, and dedicated to constructing world-class infrastructure. We view our clients' success as our own, taking pride in the systems we create and the trust we establish. If you are inspired by purpose, dedicated to excellence, and eager to work diligently to propel the future of intelligence forward, we invite you to join us in shaping what lies ahead.About the RoleAs the Systems Controls Lead, you will take charge of designing, implementing, and continuously refining Fluidstack's General IT Controls (GITC) framework. You will work at the confluence of infrastructure, compliance, and security—ensuring that the systems that drive the future of AI are supported by a robust, auditable control environment. This role is critical and high-impact within a streamlined team, collaborating closely with Engineering, Security, Legal, and Finance to expand our controls program in line with business growth.

As an integral member of our Finance team, the Controller at WindfallData will spearhead, manage, and enhance our core accounting operations, encompassing technical accounting, compliance, tax, and financial reporting. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Finance, you will closely collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Customer Success, RevOps, and executive leadership to ensure seamless financial processes. Your primary responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining a robust control environment, developing accounting policies, overseeing critical systems, and designing as well as implementing process improvements. You will play a vital role in assisting the Finance Team in scaling workflows and applying best practices to keep pace with our rapid growth. This role is perfect for a team-oriented individual eager to learn and embrace challenges. Our mission is to revolutionize how organizations perceive and utilize people data, anchored in our core values: (1) Be an excellent communicator; (2) Operate with transparency; (3) Provide leverage, not optimization; (4) Make a difference every day; and (5) Act with integrity and trust.

Note: We are recruiting on behalf of our valued client. This opportunity is for a position with their organization, not with People Culture Talent. We're excited to help connect talented professionals with this exceptional team!The RoleArena Intelligence, a pioneering open AI evaluation platform, is transforming how the world's most advanced AI labs assess model performance. We are on the lookout for a GTM Engineer to construct and scale the systems, workflows, and technical go-to-market (GTM) strategies that drive our growth throughout the AI landscape.This dynamic, hybrid role sits at the crossroads of go-to-market strategy, technical execution, and business development. You will collaborate closely with Business Development leadership, Product teams, and Model Labs to craft and implement scalable GTM strategies that facilitate both internal infrastructure development and external collaborations with leading AI labs.Your role will serve as the essential link between technical product capabilities and revenue generation, enhancing the efficiency of outbound and inbound systems, elevating pipeline quality, and nurturing high-value relationships with frontier model labs.

About the RoleAt Sigma Computing, we are revolutionizing the field of business intelligence by transforming complex data analysis into an easily accessible format through our high-performance platform designed for the modern data ecosystem. Our Compiler Team is integral to this vision, converting user-friendly spreadsheet actions into highly optimized SQL queries, thus facilitating seamless exploratory analytics on cloud data warehouses. As part of the Compiler Team, you'll collaborate with a dedicated group of engineers focused on developing the core systems and abstractions that empower Sigma's intuitive spreadsheet interface, ensuring speed, reliability, and scalability for all users.What You Will Be DoingAddress key challenges at the crossroads of data modeling, query compilation, and large-scale interactive analytics, enabling end-users to efficiently query data warehouses without requiring extensive technical expertise.Design, implement, and uphold sophisticated compiler infrastructure and intermediate representations that convert spreadsheet operations into optimized query plans.Utilize advanced optimization techniques to enhance performance and accuracy across diverse query workloads and data architectures.Contribute to both backend (using Rust) and critical frontend frameworks (using TypeScript), refining essential abstractions that facilitate end-to-end workflow optimizations and introduce new features.Diagnose, analyze, and resolve intricate issues, ensuring robustness and maintainability in a rapidly evolving product landscape.Partner with engineers and product stakeholders to review designs and code, championing technical best practices and architectural decisions throughout the team and organization.