Engineer II/ Senior Engineer, Robotics Platform Evaluation
About this role
Engineer II/ Senior Engineer, Robotics Platform Evaluation is a full-time, hands-on role based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, that suits engineers experienced in deploying and benchmarking physical robotic systems. This position involves owning hardware integration and test programs to directly inform platform adoption at Lila Sciences.
Role Overview
Lila Sciences is building a dedicated platform evaluation function within its robotics organization in Cambridge, MA. The team tests and benchmarks alternative robotics platforms against the current production baseline to ensure direct comparability of results. This systems-level role requires working directly in the lab with hardware rather than reviewing spec sheets, owning the evaluation process from unboxing to decision-ready reports.
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About the Company
Lila Sciences builds Scientific Superintelligence to solve major challenges by combining advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory instruments. The organization operates an autonomous system for science that accelerates discovery across medicine, materials, and energy, guided by core values of truth, trust, curiosity, grit, and velocity.
How to Apply
Apply on the official company careers page.
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Where is the Engineer II/ Senior Engineer, Robotics Platform Evaluation position located?
The role is located in Cambridge, MA, USA.
What is the salary range for this position?
The expected base salary range is $93,600 to $158,400 USD, with bonus potential and early-stage equity.
What kind of hands-on experience is required for the job?
Candidates must have professional experience deploying robotics platforms in production, commercial, or applied R&D settings, along with hands-on ROS2 and Nav2 experience in real deployments.
What benefits are provided for full-time U.S. employees?
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, employer-paid life and disability insurance, flexible time off, paid parental leave, educational assistance, commuter benefits, and a company-subsidized lunch program.
What does Lila Sciences focus on building?
Lila Sciences builds Scientific Superintelligence and combines advanced AI models with proprietary AI Science Factory instruments to execute the scientific method autonomously.