Job Description
- Design, build, and maintain software that runs in both simulation and on real hardware.
- Prototype fast to prove out ideas, then do the less glamorous half: hardening what works into systems that deploy and stay up.
- Measure what the robot actually does: build the tests and metrics that catch regressions and close the gap between sim and reality.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
- 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Domain knowledge of robotics such as Dynamics, Controls, Planning, Estimation, and Computer Vision.
- Proficiency in Python.
- Experience with C++, Git, ROS/ROS2, and Simulators (Mujoco, Gazebo, etc.).
- Documentation and Communication Skills.
Nice to have
- Real-time software & multithreaded systems.
- 3D math, linear algebra, embedded systems, signal processing.
- Interest in Active Inference or Machine Learning.
- 12 paid holidays
- Unlimited PTO, 2 week minimum
- Flexible work hours policy
- Hybrid/Remote work Schedule (CA/WA preferred)
- This position is open to fully remote employees currently located in the US with full US work authorization already in place
- Health, Dental and Vision coverage (Kaiser offered in CA)
- Equity Incentive Package
- $50/month for Health and Wellness
Compensation Range
110-150k depending on experience and location. This range is for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area, New York, and Seattle. Candidates not in these regions will be considered, however, the pay range will be adjusted accordingly towards a National range.
ThoughtForge does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity or expression), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical, mental or sensory), genetic information, age, parental status, military service and veteran status, hair-style, tattoos or piercings or other non-merit based factors. In addition, we're committed to providing a collaborative and healthy workplace for our employees and will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: Please note that this position is NOT open to agency support at this time. Please do NOT reach out.