OpenReq (Acquired) · 4 months ago
Genesis AI - Staff Mechanical Engineer (Bay Area)
California
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/StaffOpenReq is a company focused on developing innovative solutions in the field of robotics and AI. They are seeking a Staff Mechanical Engineer to design and build robotic hardware systems, develop data collection platforms, and improve simulation fidelity while collaborating with a dedicated team.
Human ResourcesOutsourcingRecruitingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Design, prototype, and build robotic hardware systems optimized for performance and reliability
Develop scalable data collection platforms with robotics engineers to accelerate model learning
Improve simulation fidelity through system identification and close collaboration with the simulation team
Maintain and evolve in-house hardware infrastructure for maximum uptime and throughput
Collaborate with a team of driven individuals committed to building general-purpose Physical AI
Qualification
Required
Strong engineering fundamentals and first-principles problem solving
Exceptional ownership and initiative—finding and solving problems independently
Broad experience across diverse hardware form factors and platforms
Systems-level mindset with a focus on robustness, scalability, and seamless integration
Track record of shipping fast without cutting corners on quality
Preferred
hands-on experience with actuators, PCB design, embedded systems, or electromechanical integration
Company
OpenReq (Acquired)
**Acquired by OneCruit in July 2025** OpenReq is the embedded recruiting firm built for early-stage startups (Seed to Series B) in the AI & Hard Tech space.
Founded in 2020
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Janene Lopez-Fairfield
Co-Founder
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