About this role
The Senior Research Engineer is a full-time role based in San Francisco with Watney, focusing on developing autonomous robotic systems for critical infrastructure. This position suits engineers experienced in machine learning research who want to transition models into live fleet operations.
Role Overview
Watney seeks a Senior Research Engineer in San Francisco to guide the learning roadmap for autonomous robots deployed in data centers. The person in this position will determine training methodologies, establish rigorous evaluations for generalization, and deploy models to a live robotic fleet.
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About the Company
Watney builds and deploys autonomous robotic systems designed to address labor shortages, hazardous conditions, and operational complexity in critical infrastructure, beginning with data center buildouts. The company maintains an active presence on X and LinkedIn.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official company careers page to submit an application.
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Where is the Senior Research Engineer role located?
The position is located in San Francisco.
What primary technologies are used in this role?
The role utilizes Python and PyTorch for writing production machine learning code.
What is the main focus of the machine learning work at Watney?
The work focuses on moving from imitation learning toward broader generalization for autonomous robotic systems deployed on a live fleet.
What industry does Watney initially target with its robots?
Watney starts with data centers to increase the speed and capacity of infrastructure buildouts.