Dyna Robotics · 1 day ago
Controls Research Engineer
Redwood City, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$180K/yr - $290K/yrDyna Robotics is a pioneering company in the field of robotic automation, leveraging advanced AI technology to enhance robot performance across various industries. The Controls Research Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing control algorithms, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize robot functionality and performance.
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Responsibilities
Design, implement, and tune control algorithms for semi-humanoid robots, with emphasis on learning-based approaches (RL, imitation learning, adaptive control)
Build high-fidelity simulations and benchmarks to rapidly iterate on controller and policy performance
Analyze actuator dynamics and sensor data to get the most out of our motors
Create internal tools that help the broader team visualize and understand control behavior
Collaborate with hardware engineers on actuator selection, sensor integration, and mechanical design trade-offs
Work with AI/ML researchers to connect learned behaviors to low-level motor control
Document methods so insights scale across the organization
Qualification
Required
MS or PhD in robotics, controls, machine learning, or a related field
Experience with learning-based control (e.g. reinforcement learning, imitation learning)
Strong foundation in classical control (PID, LQR, MPC) and state estimation
Proficiency in C++ and Python; experience with real-time systems
Experience deploying controllers or learned policies on physical hardware
Familiarity with simulation tools (MuJoCo, Isaac Sim, Drake, or similar)
Strong communication skills and ability to work across teams
Preferred
Deep interest in pushing dynamic performance—faster movements, higher bandwidth, better stability margins
Track record of publications in robot learning, robotic manipulation, or humanoid control
Experience with low-level motor drivers
Prior work at a robotics startup
Company
Dyna Robotics
Dyna Robotics develops advanced robotic manipulation models to automate repetitive and stationary tasks.
Founded in 2024
11-50 employees
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Funding
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Early StageTotal Funding
$143.5M2025-09-15Series A· $120M
2025-03-25Seed· $23.5M
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