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Machine Learning Engineer

watneySan FranciscoEngineering
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
16 Sept 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in San Francisco, the Machine Learning Engineer position at watney involves improving robotic fleet models using real-world operational data. This full-time role suits practitioners experienced in training production machine learning code for autonomous robotic systems.

Role Overview

Watney seeks a Machine Learning Engineer to join the team in San Francisco. The professional in this role will transform video data generated by a live fleet of robots into enhanced models. Responsibilities cover multiple tasks including perception, decision-making, and robotic action, progressing from imitation learning toward wider generalization.

Key Responsibilities

Execute and assess training experiments to scale models.
Clean and curate datasets used for model training.
Contribute to the evolution of data labeling and structuring methods.
Monitor metrics to distinguish effective models from ineffective ones.
Collaborate with Teleoperations to comprehend and enhance data collection at the source.

Requirements

Experience training models using real-world data gathered from actual operations.
Background in imitation learning, reinforcement learning, or comparable control methods.
Ability to write production machine learning code in Python, PyTorch, and related technologies.
Competence in cleaning and curating unstructured, real-world data.

Skills and Tools

Python
PyTorch
Imitation learning
Reinforcement learning

About the Company

Watney builds and deploys autonomous robotic systems aimed at expanding human ambition in the physical world and increasing the speed and capacity of infrastructure buildout, beginning with data centers.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

Where is the Machine Learning Engineer position located?

The role is based in San Francisco.

What programming languages and frameworks are required?

The position requires writing production machine learning code using Python and PyTorch.

What type of data does the machine learning team work with?

The team works with large volumes of video data generated by a live fleet of robots operating in the field.

What methodologies are relevant for this control work?

Relevant methodologies include imitation learning, reinforcement learning, or similar methods for control.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official watney careers page.

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