{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"7818b81036ba7f46f3dfc4f6","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7818b81036ba7f46f3dfc4f6","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/7818b81036ba7f46f3dfc4f6","title":"Applied Robotics Engineer - San Francisco (CA)","description":"About Xaba\nXaba is at the forefront of AI-driven robotics automation, pioneering cutting‑edge solutions to enhance industrial processes. Headquartered globally, Xaba operates in a remote‑first and distributed environment with a collaborative team of scientists, engineers, and designers. Join us in shaping the future of AI in robotics.\n\nThe Role\nWe are seeking an Applied Robotics Engineer to contribute to the development and deployment of our innovative products. As a key member of the Xaba team, you will shape AI‑powered robotics automation while closely collaborating with the leadership team.\n\nWhat you will do\n\nCollaborate with Xaba’s cross‑functional team of engineers to support the development, testing and deployment of AI models leveraging state‑of‑the‑art DNN, CNN and GNN models to augment industrial robotics cognition, awareness and facilitate program generation.\n\nConduct applied research in robotics welding, inspection, machining, and assembling to gather data that supports development, training, auditing and validation of physics‑based AI models for robotics fabrication processes.\n\nProvide training and support for Xaba's products.\n\nWork closely with customers to understand their requirements and pain points, ensuring successful integration of AI‑powered robotics software.\n\nTechnical Expertise\n\nWorking experience with industrial robot manipulators: ABB, FANUC, UR, KUKA, etc.\n\nDemonstrated hands‑on experience in designing, building and deploying robotic systems.\n\nPractical knowledge of robotic fabrication processes, including welding, machining, assembling or inspection.\n\nProficiency in both spoken and written English.\n\nNice to have\n\nExperience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CloudCompare.\n\nFamiliarity with robotic hardware components, sensors, actuators, lasers and cameras.\n\nKnowledge of robotic programming languages: RAPID, URSCRIPT, KRL, etc.\n\nSolid understanding of key robotic aspects: forward and inverse kinematics, jacobians, collision detection, path‑planning, control theory.\n\nEducation\n\nBackground in Industrial Robotics, Automation, or a degree in Mechanical Engineering.\n\nLocation\nWhile our team is remote‑first and fully distributed, for this position you must live in San Francisco, California.\n\nTeam and Perks\n\nWe are an open, collaborative, and supportive culture that includes skill shares and design critiques.\n\nEmployees are owners; we provide stock‑option grants for full‑time staff.\n\nWe support health and wellbeing with a competitive health benefits package.\n\nWe offer a home‑office budget to ensure the right setup.\n\nWe provide a self‑directed learning budget for professional growth.\n\nStock‑option grants for full‑time employees promote a sense of ownership.\n\nCompetitive health benefits package.\n\nAccommodations and Accessibility\nInclusion and equity are the cornerstones of how we recruit, hire, and develop talent. We encourage applications from all candidates, especially those who identify as members of the BIPOC community, LGBTQ++ community, women, caregivers, immigrants, and people living with disabilities. 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Headquartered globally, Xaba operates in a remote‑first and distributed environment with a collaborative team of scientists, engineers, and designers. Join us in shaping the future of AI in robotics.\n\nThe Role\nWe are seeking an Applied Robotics Engineer to contribute to the development and deployment of our innovative products. As a key member of the Xaba team, you will shape AI‑powered robotics automation while closely collaborating with the leadership team.\n\nWhat you will do\n\nCollaborate with Xaba’s cross‑functional team of engineers to support the development, testing and deployment of AI models leveraging state‑of‑the‑art DNN, CNN and GNN models to augment industrial robotics cognition, awareness and facilitate program generation.\n\nConduct applied research in robotics welding, inspection, machining, and assembling to gather data that supports development, training, auditing and validation of physics‑based AI models for robotics fabrication processes.\n\nProvide training and support for Xaba's products.\n\nWork closely with customers to understand their requirements and pain points, ensuring successful integration of AI‑powered robotics software.\n\nTechnical Expertise\n\nWorking experience with industrial robot manipulators: ABB, FANUC, UR, KUKA, etc.\n\nDemonstrated hands‑on experience in designing, building and deploying robotic systems.\n\nPractical knowledge of robotic fabrication processes, including welding, machining, assembling or inspection.\n\nProficiency in both spoken and written English.\n\nNice to have\n\nExperience with SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CloudCompare.\n\nFamiliarity with robotic hardware components, sensors, actuators, lasers and cameras.\n\nKnowledge of robotic programming languages: RAPID, URSCRIPT, KRL, etc.\n\nSolid understanding of key robotic aspects: forward and inverse kinematics, jacobians, collision detection, path‑planning, control theory.\n\nEducation\n\nBackground in Industrial Robotics, Automation, or a degree in Mechanical Engineering.\n\nLocation\nWhile our team is remote‑first and fully distributed, for this position you must live in San Francisco, California.\n\nTeam and Perks\n\nWe are an open, collaborative, and supportive culture that includes skill shares and design critiques.\n\nEmployees are owners; we provide stock‑option grants for full‑time staff.\n\nWe support health and wellbeing with a competitive health benefits package.\n\nWe offer a home‑office budget to ensure the right setup.\n\nWe provide a self‑directed learning budget for professional growth.\n\nStock‑option grants for full‑time employees promote a sense of ownership.\n\nCompetitive health benefits package.\n\nAccommodations and Accessibility\nInclusion and equity are the cornerstones of how we recruit, hire, and develop talent. 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