Robotics Software Engineer - Grasping
About this role
Intrinsic operates as an artificial intelligence robotics group at Google working to make industrial robotics intelligent, accessible, and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. The group focuses on advancing AI, perception, and simulation to redefine the industrial robotics space through software and data.
This specific opening centers on the motion planning and grasping team, with the person in this job dedicating their time directly to advancing robotic grasping capabilities. Daily work involves designing robust algorithms, writing production-quality code in C++ and Python, and helping abstract complex robotic tasks into intuitive workflows.
Ideal candidates bring a solid background in robotics, including motion planning, control systems, or manipulation, alongside direct experience testing and deploying physical robot hardware. Team members collaborate with application engineers to integrate and validate solutions across various industrial tasks.
What you will do
- Design, implement, and maintain efficient, production-ready algorithms specifically for robotic grasping.
- Collaborate with team members to apply recent advancements in robotics to practical, real-world industrial problems.
- Transform complex partner requirements into highly reliable, functional, and scalable technical outcomes.
- Improve the core robotics software framework by ensuring high code quality and contributing to product reliability.
What you need
- Hold a Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Bring at least two years of professional experience in robotics with backgrounds in motion planning, control, or grasping and manipulation.
- Demonstrate exceptional programming skills in C++ and Python for writing clean, efficient, and production-quality software.
- Possess a strong foundational knowledge in linear algebra, spatial transformations, kinematics, and rigid body dynamics.
- Have direct experience testing, deploying, and iterating on physical robot hardware.
Nice to have
- PhD in Robotics or a related field with a specific focus on motion planning, controls, or grasping.
- Prior exposure to or interest in robotic grasping and manipulation projects.
- Experience developing across the entire robotics stack from kinematics and motion generation to system integration and testing.
Benefits
- Base salary between $147,200 - $208,250 (USD)
- 15% bonus
- Equity
- Benefits package
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
What is the salary range for this role?
The base salary for this full-time position is between $147,200 - $208,250 (USD ) plus a 15% bonus, equity, and benefits. Your recruiter will share more about the specific salary range for your targeted location during the hiring process.
What educational background is required?
Applicants need a Master's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field. A PhD in Robotics or a related field focusing on motion plans, controls, or grasping serves to differentiate your candidacy.
What programming languages are needed?
This role requires exceptional programming skills in C++ and Python, with a proven track record of writing clean, efficient, and production-quality software.