4+ years of experience in robotics algorithm design and building
Familiarity with robot arm manipulators
Proficient in Python programming
Experience in motion planning, kinematics, dynamics, and control
Knowledge of software engineering best practices
Hacker's mindset for rapid, effective problem-solving
Flexible attitude toward responsibilities and project scope
BS/MS/Ph.D. in a relevant field or equivalent experience
Responsibilities
Develop robotic solutions for manipulating biological tools
Implement motion planning algorithms to navigate dynamic environments
Utilize computer vision for human-equipment interaction
Test and debug software on physical robots and in simulations
Collaborate with scientists to identify and solve pain points
Design scalable and simplified solutions
Work in-person at the San Francisco office for collaboration
Benefits
401k plan
Medical insurance coverage
Dental insurance options
Relocation benefits provided
Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
Weekday dinners for team bonding
Full Job Description
In this role, you will:
Develop robotic solutions to manipulate and control biology tools designed for humans
Develop and implement motion planning algorithms to avoid collisions in a complex and dynamic environment
Use computer vision to work with consumables and equipment that humans use
Integrate, test, and debug software solutions in simulation and on physical robots
Work with partner scientists at customer labs to understand their pain points, ideate on creative solutions, decompose into individual projects, and guide implementation and deployment
Besides your focus on robustness and performance, you'll be expected to identify opportunities for simplification, and to design for scalability
This position is 100% in-person, you must be able to come on-site to our San Francisco office. We do not offer hybrid roles at Medra. We do offer relocation benefits for applicants that need to relocate.
Let's talk if you have:
4+ years of experience designing and building algorithms for robotics systems
Experience or familiarity with robot arm manipulators
Proficient in Python
Relevant research/work experience in one or more of the following areas: motion planning and trajectory optimization, kinematics and dynamics, and control.
Experience with software engineering tools and best practices in production
A hacker's mindset - getting quickly to a good-enough solution
A willingness to wear many hats / a flexible attitude towards responsibilities and scope
BS/MS/Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent experience
Bonus points if you have:
Experience with robotic simulation systems such as PyBullet or MuJoCo
Experience with robotics in a laboratory or manufacturing environment
Understanding of software communication protocols (ZMQ, Redis, gRPC, etc...)
Contribution to software for a hardware product that shipped
