Robotics Software Engineer - Grasping
- Pay
- $174,400 – $237,800 per year
- Location
- Mountain View, CA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- C++
- Python
- robotic manipulation
- kinematics
- linear algebra
Also useful
- JAX
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- reinforcement learning
Role
As a Robotics Software Engineer, you will develop innovative algorithms and strategies to facilitate robust grasping and manipulation in complex, real-world manufacturing environments. You will be responsible for abstracting the inherent complexity of robotic manipulation into intuitive, seamless workflows.
By building a software layer that possesses a deep understanding of manufacturing tasks, you enable users to transition from design to execution without needing deep subject matter expertise. Working alongside a diverse team of roboticists and application engineers, you will integrate and validate solutions across various industrial tasks and contribute to the launch of impactful robotics products.
How your work moves the mission forward
- Design and implement robust and efficient production-ready algorithms for robotic grasping and manipulation.
- Identify opportunities to apply cutting-edge advancements in robotics and apply them to practical industrial problems.
- Transform complex partner requirements into highly reliable and functional technical outcomes.
- Improve our robotics software framework and contribute to a reliable product.
Skills you will need to be successful
- Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in robotic manipulation.
- Strong foundation in linear algebra, spatial transformations, and rigid body dynamics.
- Hardware Experience: Direct experience testing and iterating on physical robots.
- 3 years of professional experience programming robotics software in C++ and Python, with a proven track record of shipping production-quality code.
Skills that will differentiate your candidacy
- PhD in Robotics and Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, or a related field with a focus on robotic manipulation.
- ML Frameworks: Deep expertise with JAX, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
- Experience in developing the entire stack: ranging from writing kinematics, motion generation, to system integration and testing.
The base salary for this full-time position is between $174,400 - $237,800 (USD) + 15% bonus + equity + benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range + bonus + equity for your targeted location and role during the hiring process.
About Intrinsic
Intrinsic is an AI robotics group at Google aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI, perception and simulation will redefine what's possible for industrial robotics in the near future - with software and data at the core.
Our mission is to make industrial robotics intelligent, accessible, and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a dynamic team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
At Intrinsic, we are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment at Intrinsic is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence.
Intrinsic does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.
We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. It is Intrinsic's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
From Intrinsic's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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The Robotics Software Engineer - Grasping posting at Intrinsic states compensation of $174,400 – $237,800 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Intrinsic's official career site.
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This Robotics Software Engineer - Grasping position at Intrinsic is located in Mountain View, CA (On-site). Always check Intrinsic's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
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For the Robotics Software Engineer - Grasping role, Intrinsic highlights 5+ years of relevant experience; a master's degree; experience with C++, Python, robotic manipulation, kinematics, linear algebra. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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