Robotics Software Engineer

at OpenAI

📍 San Francisco, United States

USD 255,000-325,000 per year

SENIOR

✅ Hybrid

✅ Relocation

Tech Stack
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Robotics @ 4 Rust @ 7

Details

The Robotics team focuses on general-purpose robotics and AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. The team works across the model stack, integrating hardware and software across diverse robotic form factors.

This role is based in San Francisco, California, and requires working in person four days per week.

Responsibilities

Develop and expand robotics data collection labs, owning the full integration lifecycle from identifying and sourcing hardware through setup, software integration, and operational deployment.
Collaborate with mechanical and electrical engineers on hardware setup and integration.
Develop robot control interfaces for a variety of morphologies, environments, and tasks.
Collaborate with research and engineering teams to develop automation tools and machinery for evaluating advanced robotic policies.
Lead the design and implementation of data collection, visualization, and quality control processes.
Work cross-functionally with software, hardware, research, and operations teams to advance robotic systems.

Requirements

Five or more 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++.

Benefits

Equity, performance-related bonuses for eligible employees, and comprehensive benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with employer contributions to Health Savings Accounts.
Pre-tax accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter expenses.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Paid parental, medical, and caregiver leave.
Paid time off, company holidays, office closures, and paid sick or safe time.
Mental health and wellness support.
Employer-paid basic life and disability coverage.
Annual learning and development stipend.
Daily office meals and eligible meal delivery credits.
Relocation support for eligible employees.
Additional benefits may include charitable donation matching and wellness stipends.