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Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

Connect Staffing and ConsultingSan Francisco, CA, United States
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Robotics Controls Engineer

Location : South San Francisco, CA (On-site)

Salary : $150,000 – $250,000

About the Role

My client is seeking a Senior Robotics Controls Engineer to join a small, high-performing team developing autonomous surgical robotics systems. This is a hands‑on role focused on designing the logic and algorithms that control robotic platforms in real surgical environments. Candidates must bring strong robotics fundamentals, advanced coding skills, and a startup mindset.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement low-latency, high-accuracy control systems for robotic platforms
  • Develop motion planning algorithms tailored to surgical workflows
  • Collaborate with perception, planning, and UI teams to integrate controls into a unified system
  • Participate in onsite visits to observe surgical procedures and validate system performance
  • Contribute to system‑level design, testing, and optimization

Must‑Have Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Strong academic foundation
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in robotics engineering or a closely related field
  • Expertise in control systems and motion planning
  • Advanced software development skills in C++ and Python
  • Comfortable viewing live surgical procedures during onsite visits
  • Willingness to travel to customer sites up to once per month
  • Strongly Preferred

  • Master’s degree in a relevant field
  • Experience with autonomous vehicles
  • Familiarity with surgical robotics systems
  • Exposure to ROS and real‑time systems
  • Tech Stack

  • Employer Tech Stack : C++, Python, React, TypeScript
  • Acceptable Backgrounds : C++, Python, Robotics, ROS
  • Important Screening Notes

  • Candidates must confirm comfort with viewing live surgical procedures
  • Candidates must confirm availability for occasional travel (up to once per month)
  • Not open to OPT candidates
  • This role is focused on algorithmic control—not manufacturing operations
  • Candidates with only Matlab experience or manufacturing “controls” backgrounds are not a match
  • Work Environment

    This is a full‑time, on‑site role based in South San Francisco. The team operates with a startup mindset—fast‑paced, mission‑driven, and collaborative. Candidates should be energized by the opportunity to define core robotics logic in a high‑impact healthcare setting.

    Compensation

    $150,000-$250,000 per year

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