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Robotics Software Engineer

OpenAI· Research
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San Francisco$255k - $325kFull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Robotics Software Engineer to expand the robotics data collection and evaluation program, designing, implementing, and optimizing software across diverse robotics hardware, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to drive advancements in robotic systems.

Responsibilities

  • Help develop and grow our data collection labs, owning the entire integration lifecycle, from identifying and sourcing new hardware to collaborating with mechanical and electrical engineers on setup, software integration, and operational deployment.
  • Develop innovative robot control interfaces suited to a variety of morphologies, environments, and tasks.
  • Collaborate closely with research and engineering teams to develop automation tools and machinery that facilitate the evaluation of advanced robotic policies.
  • Lead the design and implementation of data collection, visualization, and quality control processes.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional software engineering experience developing and shipping production-quality systems in robotics or hardware-integrated environments.
  • Extensive experience integrating and deploying industrial automation systems, off-the-shelf robotics platforms, or custom hardware into production environments.
  • Hands-on experience delivering production-quality software within collaborative, cross-functional engineering teams.
  • Strong proficiency in Rust or C++.

Skills

Required:Robotics software developmentRust or C++

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • Pre-tax accounts for Health FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and commuter expenses (parking and transit)
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
  • Paid parental leave (up to 24 weeks for birth parents and 20 weeks for non-birthing parents), plus paid medical and caregiver leave (up to 8 weeks)
  • Paid time off: flexible PTO for exempt employees and up to 15 days annually for non-exempt employees
  • 13+ paid company holidays, and multiple paid coordinated company office closures throughout the year for focus and recharge, plus paid sick or safe time
  • Mental health and wellness support
  • Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Daily meals in our offices, and meal delivery credits as eligible
  • Relocation support for eligible employees
  • Additional taxable fringe benefits, such as charitable donation matching and wellness stipends
Last updated Jul 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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