Path Robotics · 5 months ago
Machine Learning Engineer, Robot Learning
Columbus, Ohio
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelPath Robotics is tackling a trillion dollar opportunity in the robotics industry, focusing on building agentic AI systems for industrial applications. They are seeking a skilled Machine Learning Engineer to develop and implement advanced manipulation techniques and collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance robotic performance and capabilities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Big DataMachine LearningRobotics
Responsibilities
Work on the development and deployment of behavioral cloning (BC), reinforcement learning (RL), and diffusion models to solve complex robotic tasks
Leverage multi-modal data, including image-based data, force, and torque to enhance robotic manipulation and control
Design and implement vision-language-action (VLA) models for more intelligent and responsive robotic systems
Craft strategies for the entire solution's lifecycle, including data collection, fleet learning, and continuous learning
Develop, optimize, and deploy learning-based methods for robot control and object manipulation algorithms on a fleet of industrial robotic cells
Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate manipulation, control, and planning algorithms into robotic platforms
Stay updated with the latest advancements in robotics, control theory, and planning algorithms
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. or Master's degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
Proven track record in publishing at top conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICLR, ICML, CoRL, RLC)
Experience with robotic simulation tools (e.g., Isaac Sim, MuJoCo)
Experience with machine learning techniques applied to robot manipulation
Experience building models from scratch and deploying them in real-world applications
Experience with pose estimation, segmentation, active perception, and affordance-based bin picking
Strong programming skills in languages such as C++ or Python
Proven track record of deploying scalable solutions for autonomous robotic systems
Strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to a diverse audience
Benefits
Free lunch every day
Flexible PTO
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with 100% coverage on monthly medical premiums for you and any dependents on select plans
6 weeks 100% paid parental leave plus an additional 6-8 weeks maternity leave for the birthing parent (12-14 weeks total)
401K through Empower
Paid Referral Bonus
Company
Path Robotics
Path Robotics offers robotic welding systems to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Founded in 2014
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$271MKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementAdditionDrive Capital
2025-11-24Undisclosed
2024-10-14Series D· $100M
2021-07-20Series C· $100M
Leadership Team
Andrew Lonsberry
CEO
Caitlin Fiordirosa
Advisor
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