Founding Robotics Engineer

Responsibilities

As a Founding Robotics Engineer at Azalea Robotics, you will play a crucial role in advancing our motion planning and control capabilities. Based in our main office in Berkeley, CA, you will lead the development of state-of-the-art algorithms and systems for trajectory generation, path planning, and dynamic control of our robotic platforms. Candidates should have a strong background in robotics, control theory, optimization, and system dynamics. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Develop novel motion planning algorithms and control techniques for complex robotic systems
• Design and implement real-time trajectory optimization and model predictive control strategies
• Lead the development of robust and adaptive control systems for various robotic platforms
• Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate motion planning and control systems into robotic platforms
• Create simulation environments for testing and validating motion planning and control algorithms
• Mentor and guide junior team members in motion planning and controls-related projects
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in robotics, optimization, and control theory

Qualifications

• Master's Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, or related field with relevant work experience OR significant relevant work experience in robotics
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative team setting
• Strong programming skills in C++ and Python
• Expertise in PyTorch or CUDA (preferred)
• Expert understanding of motion planning (sampling based, trajectory optimization) and robot controls
• Familiarity with machine learning approaches to motion planning and trajectory generation

Our Culture

Azalea Robotics is a team of passionate engineers and researchers dedicated to solving complex problems in robotics and artificial intelligence, while maintaining a laser focus on solving real world problems. We value creativity, critical thinking, and a hands-on approach to development.

Azalea Robotics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. We offer competitive compensation, including salary, stock options, and benefits.

Our interview process will consist of (all video calls):

• 1 hr communication screen
• 1 hr technical screen with programming exercise
• 30 min founder chat
• Offer

We plan to move fast and hire within 2 weeks of the initial interview