AI Research Engineer, Applied

Collaborative Robotics is an innovative startup revolutionizing human-robot interaction through cutting-edge AI and machine learning. We're seeking an AI Research Engineer to join our team and help shape the future of autonomous robots. This role combines practical engineering with state-of-the-art AI research, focusing on developing and maintaining our on-robot autonomy stack.

You'll work on exciting challenges involving perception, multimodal models, and large language models (LLMs), training and optimizing machine learning models for real-world deployment. The position offers the opportunity to collaborate with our Foundation Models AI research team and directly impact how robots operate in dynamic environments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in machine learning, robotics, and software engineering. You'll need experience with deep learning frameworks, 3D data processing, and modern ML architectures. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and wants to bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI research and practical applications.

Working at Collaborative Robotics means joining a team dedicated to creating robots that seamlessly integrate into human environments. We offer competitive compensation ($170,000-$180,000 plus equity) and the chance to work on meaningful problems that advance the field of robotics. The role is based in either Santa Clara, CA or Seattle, WA, offering the opportunity to work in major tech hubs while contributing to the future of autonomous robotics.