Vastika Inc · 12 hours ago
Robotics Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Contract
Onsite
Mid LevelVastika Inc is seeking a Robotics Engineer to design and deploy modular sensor stacks across multiple machine types. The role involves building low-latency AI pipelines, integrating edge AI systems with heavy machinery, and enabling efficient data capture and processing.
Information TechnologyStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Prashant Awasthi
Responsibilities
Design and deploy modular sensor stacks (LiDAR, cameras, CAN bus, edge compute) across multiple machine types
Build low-latency AI pipelines under constrained bandwidth and compute environments
Integrate edge AI systems with heavy machinery and autonomous platforms
Enable efficient data capture, filtering, and offloading via 5G / Wi-Fi
Identify critical data signals required for model training and continuously refine data pipelines
Rapidly iterate on AI workflows to support reinforcement learning and imitation learning
Work onsite to mount, test, debug, and harden systems in real-world conditions
Deliver large amounts of functional output under aggressive timelines
Qualification
Required
Strong hands-on experience in AI development for Robotics / Autonomy
Proficient in C++ and/or Python
Experience building sensor stacks including: LiDAR, Cameras, CAN BUS, Edge compute systems
Prior work with Autonomous vehicles
Prior work with Robotics platforms
Prior work with UAV sensing systems
Prior work with DIY robots that operate in real environments
Comfortable working with imperfect data, hardware constraints, and field deployments
Preferred
Experience with transformer-based models and AI agents
Familiarity using multiple AI agents simultaneously
Exposure to reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or world models
Background in edge AI optimization and bandwidth-constrained systems
Previous experience at Uber, Tesla, or similar autonomy-driven companies
Company
Vastika Inc
Vastika is an IT company that provides staff augmentation services.
Founded in 2008
201-500 employees
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