Scale AI · 6 hours ago
Robotics Engineer
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$207K/yr - $259K/yr
3+ years expScale AI is a company dedicated to solving the data bottleneck in Physical AI, and they are seeking a Robotics Engineer to contribute to their rapidly expanding Robotics business unit. The role involves developing systems for data collection, designing hardware for robots, and partnering with stakeholders to enhance data services.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingGenerative AIImage RecognitionMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Develop systems for collecting data from various robotics embodiments and collection modalities
Design and build hardware for retrofitting robots and building custom collection modalities
Contribute to the development of pipelines and tooling to support robotics initiatives
Own hardware and software integrations for various robots
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to scale up data services
Provide technical support for data collection operations and execute on pilots to stand up new workflows
Become a subject matter expert on all capabilities of the robotics labs
Develop technical domain expertise in areas of 2D and 3D imaging and annotation, multi-sensor fusion and calibration, computer vision, machine learning, and other autonomy-adjacent concepts
Qualification
Required
Strong engineering background, preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other Engineering fields
3+ years of experience developing with Python, C++, Java and/or other scripting language
1-3 years of experience in hardware labs or a manufacturing environment
1-3 years of experience in mechanical design and comfort with CAD
Hands on experience in robotics, AI, and computer vision
Experience building and/or maintaining lab networks and data pipelines
Experience running large-scale data collection and controlled experiments
Experience managing risk and operating robots safely
Strong project management and interpersonal skills, high attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership
High level of comfort communicating effectively across internal and external organizations
Intellectual curiosity, empathy, and ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy
Preferred
Experience working with ML pipelines and running experiments
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
Retirement benefits
A learning and development stipend
Generous PTO
Commuter stipend
Company
Scale AI
Scale’s mission is to develop reliable AI systems for the world’s most important decisions.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$15.9BKey Investors
MetaAccelTiger Global Management
2025-06-10Corporate Round· $14.3B
2025-06-04Series Unknown
2024-05-21Series F· $1B
Leadership Team
Jason Droege
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Clemens Viernickel
Head of Product
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