Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

Jenn Nguyen and Friends
San Francisco, CA
Job Description
Role Overview

We're building autonomous surgical robots designed to dramatically shorten the learning curve for complex procedures. Our systems combine robotics, motion planning, computer vision, and real-time control to execute surgical steps with speed and precision.

What You Will Do

Develop and implement control systems and motion planning for a surgical robotics platform. Design algorithms for trajectory planning, behavior planning, and robotic actuation. Work on state estimation, inverse kinematics, and Model Predictive Control (MPC).

Why It Might Be a Fit

Work on cutting-edge robotic control systems with real-world clinical impact. High autonomy and direct collaboration with founders. Competitive base salary plus meaningful equity.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • 3+ years of robotics engineering or closely related experience
  • Deep understanding of control systems (linear and non-linear)
  • Strong software development skills in C++ and/or Python
  • Experience with ROS or ROS2

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • Meaningful equity
  • Relocation assistance ($5K–$10K)
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