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Research Engineer in Robotics at xdof | San Francisco

xdofSan Francisco On-site
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About YouEssential Skills:Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Proficient in Python and experienced with modern deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch or JAX. Comprehensive experience in robot learning, including data processing, model training, and deployment. Experience in designing, implementing, and deploying robotic learning systems in both research and production settings. Solid understanding of classical robotics techniques and learning-based methods, along with the inherent trade-offs. You might excel in this role if you:Can take a robotics system from concept to execution and quickly iterate using real-world feedback. Possess hands-on experience in areas such as robot manipulation, locomotion, navigation algorithms, imitation learning, generative modeling, or reinforcement learning. Are comfortable navigating both simulation environments and real hardware, including complex manipulators and mobile robots. Are passionate about cutting-edge techniques, tools, and research, and enjoy pushing the boundaries of existing systems. Thrive in dynamic, ambiguous settings where predefined solutions are scarce. Are driven by a mission and have a fervent passion for robotics; the work at xdof is fast-paced and continuous, and it is essential that you love what you do.

About the job

Join xdof at a pivotal moment as we lead the charge in the development of general-purpose robotics. With frontier labs racing to create advanced robotic systems, high-quality training data is a critical challenge. Our mission is to build the essential infrastructure that supports foundational models – from data collection systems and operational capabilities to an exabyte-scale data warehouse and innovative software toolchains. This will empower our partners to advance the field of robotics.

As a Research Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, constructing, and deploying real-world robotic learning systems. Your work will encompass manipulation, locomotion, and control, transitioning robots from raw hardware to fully operational systems.

This hands-on position requires you to take ownership of systems from inception to deployment on actual robots. You will play a crucial role in establishing the technical foundations that facilitate large-scale robotic learning.

About xdof

xdof is a pioneering company at the forefront of robotics innovation, dedicated to building the critical data infrastructure that enables the next generation of robotic systems. Our ambitious goal is to revolutionize the field of robotics by providing robust data collection systems and operational capabilities that empower our partners to push technological boundaries.

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