June 3, 2026
Robotics SWE, Diagnostics
Mid • On-site
144,996 - 180,000 USD/yr
San Francisco, CA
Nimble is an AI robotics company building the autonomous supply chain to power fast, efficient and economical commerce. We're training robot AGI to power a proprietary generalist supply chain superhumanoid, the first robot in the world capable of performing thousands of tasks across the supply chain. We've raised over $220M at over $1B valuation and formed a strategic alliance with FedEx to build a national network of autonomous warehouses capable of generating many billions in annual revenue. We are a hardcore and obsessed team of the world's best engineers and operators. If you are obsessed with your craft, enjoy a high-intensity and fast moving high impact environment, are super high agency in getting hard things done and want to be part of building the world's most legendary robotics company at the most pivotal moment in history, we want to work with you.
We are on a mission to empower and inspire mankind to accomplish legendary feats by inventing robots that liberate us from the menial. We will accomplish this by training robot AGI to invent and build the Autonomous Supply Chain – everything from the inside of factories and warehouses to your front door – powered by generalist superhumanoids.
Our founding team comes from the AI labs at Stanford and Carnegie Mellon and our board of directors include famed robotics and AI legends including Fei-Fei Li (Chief Scientist of AI at Google and Director of Stanford's AI Lab), Marc Raibert (founder of Boston Dynamics), and Sebastian Thrun (founder of GoogleX, Waymo; Stanford Professor and considered the father of autonomous vehicles).
Let's be legendary.
Role Summary
You will play a crucial role in the development and architecture of our next-generation robotics diagnostic system and improve the reliability and maintainability of the robotic fleet. You will architect the embedded diagnostic test structure,and translate complex sensor readings and error logs into actionable, easy-to-read health reports. Your work is expected to accelerate root cause analysis for engineering, manufacturing, and support teams. This role requires tight collaboration with our Data and Infrastructure teams, and the Operations team to build a robust, scalable diagnostic infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain the diagnostic framework embedded in robotics software stack, enabling both autonomous and on-demand manual diagnostic scans.
- Contribute to the diagnostic data schema, ensuring efficient, standardized, and human-readable reporting of fault codes, event logs, and status checks. Ensure the scalability of the data schema, and optimize it for use by both on-robot systems and cloud-based analytics tools.
- Work closely with hardware and integration teams to develop embedded diagnostic tests that surface robot hardware issues, abnormal sensor behavior (e.g., drift, noise, and communication failures), battery, power or motor anomalies, and transient firmware glitches.
- Collaborate with the Infrastructure team and build the data pipeline responsible for reliably collecting, storing and processing high volumes of diagnostic data from the robot fleet.
- Ensure diagnostics generate clear, prioritized, and contextualized reports that summarize the state of the robot, enabling engineers to quickly understand the root cause of an abnormality without extensive log diving.
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of professional experience in developing diagnostics, monitoring, or telemetry systems for complex electro-mechanical devices, robotics, or embedded systems.
- Proficiency in software development (e.g., Rust, C++) with specific experience in writing testable, robust code for embedded environments or robotics middleware.
- Experience with data structuring, schema design, and working with data ingestion pipelines (e.g., utilizing message queues, time-series databases, or cloud data storage).
- Deep understanding of common robotics hardware and firmware failure modes, including motor control systems, sensor interfaces (e.g., CAN, I2C, Serial, USB), and power management systems. Technical triaging skills, familiarity with Ishikawa diagram are big plus.
- Familiarity with interpreting hardware schematics and leveraging low-level system logs to identify failure points.
- Familiarity with S3 or data lake storage is a plus,
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Establish inventory strategies using whatever method is appropriate to insulate the business from logistics instability, tariffs, and supplier volatility. - Data & System Governance: Partner with Sourcing to promote supply chain master data integrity particularly for those data elements that are utilized in planning calculations. - SIOP / S&OP Architecture: Serve as a driving force in the preparation and presentation of Sales & Operations, S&OE/SIOP reporting. Facilitate cross-functional alignment between executive stakeholders to synchronize supply with commercial demand. - Lifecycle Management: Partner with Engineering and Sourcing to direct inventory strategies for new product introductions (NPI) and end-of-life (EOL) product phase-outs, minimizing obsolescence exposure. - Process Scaling: Design, formalize, and optimize supply planning workflows and policies to help the company on its journey of maturity into a structured, scalable enterprise. About You - Experience: 8+ years of supply chain planning experience in high-tech, robotics, or industrial manufacturing, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or management role. - Education: BA/BS degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field required. MBA or Master's in Supply Chain preferred. - Technical Expertise: Deep proficiency in Integrated Business Planning (IBP/SIOP), advanced MRP/ERP systems, and statistical forecasting methods, including their direct financial impacts. - Analytical Power: Advanced data visualization and reporting skills; ability to translate complex supply chain data into high-level strategic insights for executive presentations. - Adaptability: Proven ability to thrive and establish structure in a fast-paced, evolving environment where processes are still being defined. - Certifications: CPF or ACPF certification is highly preferred, or APICS (CPIM/CSCP). - Leadership & Influence: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and facilitation skills. You excel at driving cross-functional alignment across Sales, Finance, Engineering, and Operations to achieve overarching organizational goals. Location This is an onsite position at our Salem office. Compensation and Benefits - Anticipated Base Salary Range: $112,000—$145,000 USD - 401(k) plan with 6% company match - Company stock options - 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees - Benefits eligible from first day of employment - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays for exempt employees - Vacation days, paid sick leave, and holidays for non-exempt employees - Catered lunches and on-site refreshments - Generous paid parental leave - Flexible work arrangements - Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs - Relocation assistance for eligible roles - Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Technology

Agility Robotics
Staff HiL SW Infrastructure Engineer
Senior
Hybrid
Fremont, CA
🏢 Summary: Staff HiL Software Infrastructure Engineer role focused on building and scaling a modular Hardware-in-the-Loop ecosystem for humanoid robots, including automation frameworks, real-time simulation models, and CI/CD infrastructure. The position involves developing hardware interface libraries, managing Linux-based testing environments, and collaborating across firmware and electrical engineering teams. This hybrid role includes competitive compensation, equity, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work on next-generation robotic systems. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years in test engineering, design verification, or electrical validation, Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop systems and V&V methodologies, Proficiency in Python, Experience with MATLAB, Experience with Simulink, Experience with GitHub Actions, Knowledge of EtherCAT, Knowledge of Ethernet, Knowledge of CAN, Knowledge of SPI, Knowledge of I2C, Knowledge of differential UART, Experience with real-time simulation platforms, Experience with Linux RT, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, Authorization to work in the United States 📃 Skills: Python, MATLAB, Simulink, GitHub, EtherCAT, Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, dSpace, Linux, Docker, IsaacSim, MuJoCo, Gazebo, Webots, PXI, SCPI 🏢 Description: Role Overview Agility Robotics is seeking a Staff HiL Software Infrastructure Engineer to join the Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) team. This critical role will lead the development of a modular, rack-based Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) ecosystem for our next-generation V5 humanoid robot. You will be responsible for the core software infrastructure that powers our automated testing, including real-time simulation models, CI/CD pipelines, and hardware interface libraries. Key Responsibilities - Automation Framework Development: Design, implement, and scale test automation frameworks to support continuous firmware and software regression testing. - CI/CD Pipeline Engineering: Build and manage automated pipelines using GitHub Actions to trigger firmware flashing and test execution on physical HiL runners. - Real-Time Simulation Modeling: Develop high-fidelity RT models for motor, encoder, communication framework and sensor emulation to support sub-system and full-system HiL benches. - Hardware Interface Libraries: Create and maintain robust software libraries for interfacing with industrial hardware protocols, including EtherCAT, CAN, SPI, I2C, SCPI-controlled power supplies, and PXI relay APIs. - Infrastructure Management: Configure and maintain Linux-based workstations as GitHub Actions self-hosted runners, ensuring deterministic and traceable test environments. - Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Electrical Engineers and Firmware teams to define signal mapping, fault injection requirements, and sensor data simulation strategies. - Fault Injection Implementation: Programmatically control Fault Injection Units (FIU) to simulate short-to-battery, short-to-ground, and open-circuit conditions on critical robot signals. Technical Skills & Requirements Core Requirements - Minimum of 5 years of experience in test engineering, design verification, or electrical validation - Strong preference for experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles, aerospace, or other complex hardware systems - Extensive experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL) systems, and deep familiarity with Verification & Validation (V&V) methodologies for complex robotic or embedded systems - Strong proficiency in Python for automation, scripting, and development, as well as MATLAB/Simulink for real-time model development - Proven experience with GitHub Actions and test automation framework in a hardware-focused environment - Deep understanding of EtherCAT, Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C, and differential UART - Experience with real-time simulation platforms such as dSpace (Labbox/SCALEXIO/ConfigurationDesk) or NI, and real-time operating systems like Linux RT Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with Acontis and other EtherCAT simulation - Proven experience in Linux system administration and Docker for containerized test environments - Experience with one or more robotics simulation platforms such as NVIDIA Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Gazebo, or Webots - Experience with programmable power supplies, electronic loads, and PXI-based switching hardware - Experience in a high-growth startup or New Product Introduction (NPI) environment, specifically bridging the gap between R&D prototypes and production hardening Education - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred) This is a hybrid position based out of one of the Fremont, CA offices. Anticipated Base Salary Range $190,000—$247,000 USD Benefits - 401(k) plan with 6% company match - Company stock options - 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance for employees - Benefits eligibility starting on first day of employment - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible unlimited PTO for exempt employees - Paid holidays including winter shutdown - Catered lunches and on-site refreshments - Paid parental leave - Flexible work arrangements - Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs - Relocation assistance for eligible roles - Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Technology

Agility Robotics
Staff NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Senior
On-site
Salem, OR
🏢 Summary: Staff NPI Manufacturing Engineer responsible for leading the transition of electromechanical products from prototype through pilot builds into scaled production. The role drives manufacturability, quality, and testability across subassemblies while partnering cross-functionally to ensure successful production launches. Focus areas include DFM/DFA/DFT, process validation, yield improvement, and supply chain readiness in NPI environments. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field, 7+ years of relevant engineering experience, 5+ years in manufacturing assembly for electromechanical or embedded systems, Hands-on experience in NPI environments on the manufacturing floor, Experience transitioning products from development through PVT to end of life, Experience with manufacturing test requirements and test stand development, Knowledge of FMEA, ECO processes, and PLM systems, Experience supporting EMS/CM partners and supply chain readiness, Authorization to work in the United States 📃 Skills: DFM, DFA, DFT, SPC, Lean, SixSigma, FMEA, ECO, PLM, Altium, Creo, HALT, PVT, EVT, DVT 🏢 Description: Agility's commercially deployed humanoids operate alongside teams in warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers—tackling physically demanding and repetitive tasks while enabling workers to focus on higher-value work. With industry-leading safety standards and years of proven deployment data, the company is pioneering a new era of automation that enhances human potential. About the Role We're looking for a Staff NPI Manufacturing Engineer to lead the transition of innovative, electromechanical designs from prototype through pilot builds into scaled production. This role focuses on new product introduction (NPI) and is critical in ensuring manufacturability, quality, and testability across electromechanical subsystems and sub-assemblies including hardware, sensors, actuators, cables, and integration modules. This is a highly cross-functional role, partnering with electrical and mechanical design, test engineering, quality, and supply chain—along with EMS and mechanical suppliers—to ensure rapid, repeatable, and high-quality production launches. About the Work - Lead NPI activities across multiple product lines, managing the transition from design to production for various electromechanical subassemblies. - Own DFM/DFA/DFT efforts during early design phases to influence product architecture and ensure manufacturing scalability. - Develop and release work instructions, BOMs, process flows, test procedures, and fixture/tooling designs across prototype and pilot builds. - Drive build readiness, supporting Proto/EVT/DVT/PVT activities including line bring-up, process validation, and pilot build execution. - Troubleshoot and resolve issues at the sub-system and system level, conducting structured root cause analysis for mechanical or electrical issues. - Partner with EMS providers and component suppliers to drive first-pass yield, throughput, and process capability. - Support yield improvements and cost reduction through data analysis and process optimization using SPC, lean, and 6 sigma tools. - Contribute to environmental, reliability, and lifecycle testing plans and setups (e.g., burn-in, thermal cycling, HALT). - Develop, review, and release manufacturing specifications, drawings, BOMs, processes, SOPs, equipment, workflows, and tools/fixtures for new products to support high-quality production. - Collaborate with suppliers and contract manufacturers to ensure effective qualification, process capabilities, and material disposition. - Document processes clearly and communicate effectively across teams. About You - Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field, with 7+ years of relevant experience. - 5+ years in manufacturing assembly for electromechanical or embedded systems products; experience in NPI environments directly working on the manufacturing floor is highly preferred. - Hands-on experience in supporting and troubleshooting the design, assembly, and testing of electro-mechanical systems utilizing data analysis and lean methods. - Experience in transitioning products and processes from development to production (NPI), including into Production Validation Testing (PVT) through to end of life (EOL). - Familiarity with creating manufacturing test requirements, test stand equipment development, validation testing, Engineering Change Order (ECO) production release, and training engineers, production staff, and suppliers/CMs. - Proficiency with Altium and/or Creo is a significant plus, along with mechanical design knowledge to create and release test fixtures. - Experience supporting EMS/CM partners and driving supply chain readiness. - Working knowledge of FMEA, ECO processes, PLM systems, and design validation best practices. - Excellent communication, technical documentation, and collaboration skills. Benefits Anticipated Base Salary Range: $144,000—$186,000 USD In addition to base pay, the competitive total rewards package for full-time employees includes: - 401(k) plan with 6% company match - Company stock options - 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance - Benefits eligibility from first day of employment - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Flexible, unlimited PTO for exempt employees or 10 vacation days plus paid sick leave for non-exempt employees - 12 company holidays including a winter shutdown - Catered lunches and on-site snacks - Generous paid parental leave - Flexible work arrangements - Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs - Relocation assistance for eligible roles - Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles All roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States.
Technology

Agility Robotics
Manager, Direct Procurement
Senior
Hybrid
Salem, OR
🏢 Summary: Leadership role overseeing direct procurement execution for hardware manufacturing and NPI programs, managing a team of Buyers to ensure material readiness, supplier performance, and ERP/MRP process excellence. The position focuses on operational execution, supplier delivery management, and cross-functional coordination to support engineering builds and production. Success is measured by procurement performance, data integrity, and continuous process improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience, 8+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain in hardware or advanced manufacturing, 3+ years of experience leading or mentoring procurement or purchasing teams, Experience with direct material procurement (mechanical, electrical, electromechanical), Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and production ramp, Strong knowledge of procurement execution and supplier delivery management, Experience with ERP and MRP systems, Authorization to work in the United States 📃 Skills: ERP, MRP, Windchill, MISys, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Procurement, Purchasing, Inventory, KPIs 🏢 Description: About the Role As the Manager, Direct Procurement, you will lead the execution of procurement activities supporting production and new product introduction (NPI) programs. You will be responsible for building and leading a high-performing team of Buyers while ensuring operational excellence across purchasing, supplier delivery, material readiness, and procurement processes. In this role, you will partner closely with Global Supply Managers (GSMs), Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain leadership to ensure procurement strategies are executed effectively and materials are available to support engineering builds and production schedules. You will oversee the day-to-day procurement organization, driving accountability, process discipline, supplier execution, and continuous improvement while enabling the sourcing organization to focus on strategic supplier management. This role requires a strong operational leader who thrives in fast-paced hardware manufacturing environments and can balance tactical execution with process optimization. Success in this role is measured by procurement execution excellence, supplier delivery performance, material availability, ERP data integrity, and the effectiveness of the Buyer organization. About the Work Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Buyers responsible for procurement execution across direct material commodities. Drive operational excellence across purchase order execution, supplier communications, material availability, and procurement processes. Establish clear priorities, workload balancing, and accountability across the Buyer organization. Ensure timely and accurate purchase order creation, revisions, confirmations, and supplier follow-up activities. Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively drive recovery plans for shortages, late deliveries, and supply disruptions. Partner closely with Global Supply Managers (GSMs) to ensure sourcing strategies are successfully executed through procurement. Work cross-functionally with Planning, Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, and Supply Chain Program Management to ensure material readiness for engineering builds and production. Lead daily and weekly procurement execution reviews, ensuring timely resolution of supplier issues and procurement bottlenecks. Drive procurement process standardization and continuous improvement across purchasing workflows. Partner with Procurement Operations to improve enterprise resource planning (ERP) and material requirements planning (MRP) data integrity, procurement reporting, and operational efficiency. Ensure procurement master data including pricing, lead times, supplier records, and purchasing parameters remain accurate and well governed. Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring procurement readiness for prototype, validation, and production builds. Develop and monitor procurement key performance indicators (KPIs) including supplier delivery performance, purchase order cycle time, shortage resolution, procurement responsiveness, and buyer productivity. Serve as the primary escalation point for procurement execution issues and supplier delivery challenges. Collaborate with Finance to support invoice resolution, procurement reporting, and operational planning. Foster a culture of ownership, urgency, accountability, and continuous improvement across the procurement team. About You Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or practical equivalent experience. 8+ years of progressive experience in procurement, purchasing, or supply chain within hardware, robotics, automotive, aerospace, or advanced manufacturing environments. 3+ years of experience leading or mentoring procurement or purchasing teams. Strong understanding of direct material procurement including mechanical, electrical, and electromechanical commodities. Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI), prototype builds, engineering validation, and production ramp activities. Strong understanding of procurement execution, supplier delivery management, material planning, inventory control principles, and ERP/MRP workflows. Experience working with enterprise resource planning (ERP) and material requirements planning (MRP) systems (Windchill, MISys, NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, etc.). Demonstrated ability to improve procurement processes, establish operational metrics, and drive execution excellence. Strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. Experience developing high-performing procurement teams through coaching, mentorship, and performance management. Ability to build strong cross-functional relationships while driving accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement. Anticipated Base Salary Range $110,000—$143,000 USD In addition to base pay, the competitive total rewards package for full-time employees includes: 401(k) Plan with 6% company match. Equity through company stock options. 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, and short/long-term disability insurance for employees. Eligibility for benefits on the first day of employment. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Time Off: Exempt Employees: Flexible, unlimited PTO and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown. Non-Exempt Employees: 10 vacation days, paid sick leave, and 12 company holidays, including a winter shutdown, annually. On-site perks include catered lunches four times a week and healthy snacks and refreshments. Generous paid parental leave programs. Professional development and tuition reimbursement programs. Relocation assistance for eligible roles. Annual discretionary bonus for eligible roles. All roles are U.S.-based. Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States. Equal employment opportunity is provided without discrimination or harassment on any legally protected basis.
Technology

Formic Technologies
Embodied AI / Simulation Engineer
Senior
On-site
San Francisco, CA
144,996 - 200,004 USD/yr
🏢 Summary: Design and deploy learning-based manipulation systems for humanoid and mobile robots, leveraging foundation models and advanced generative control methods. The role focuses on sim-to-real transfer, digital twins, teleoperation data pipelines, and robust closed-loop visuomotor policy deployment in production environments. You will work on scalable robotics infrastructure to enable reliable, real-world robotic manipulation at scale. 🗂️ Requirements: Experience training embodied AI policies for real robots, Experience with transformer-based action models, Experience with diffusion policies or generative control methods, Experience adapting or fine-tuning large-scale multimodal/foundation models, Ability to deploy and optimize models on real robotic systems, Strong understanding of sim-to-real transfer challenges, Experience with multi-modal inputs (vision, proprioception, language), Proficiency in Python, Proficiency in deep learning frameworks, Experience integrating learned policies with real-time control systems, Strong experimental design and debugging skills 📃 Skills: Python, PyTorch, JAX, IsaacSim, MuJoCo, Transformers, Diffusion, ACT, VLA, Pi0, Gemini, Robotics, Teleoperation, Visuomotor, Simulation 🏢 Description: Who we are: Formic is on a mission to reshape American manufacturing by making automation accessible to every factory. As labor constraints rise, costs increase, and global competition intensifies, automation is no longer optional for manufacturers that want to stay competitive. We deliver automation through a Robotics-as-a-Service model that combines industrial robotics, proprietary software, and full-service support into a single, integrated solution. By removing the traditional barriers of cost, complexity, and risk, we enable manufacturers to deploy automation quickly and realize measurable gains in throughput, safety, and operational efficiency without large upfront capital investment. About the team: The Software Engineering Team builds and operates the systems that power Formic's Robotics-as-a-Service platform. Engineering focuses on ensuring deployed systems are observable, resilient, and remotely diagnosable at scale. The team builds production-grade edge and cloud systems that support reliable data collection, remote troubleshooting, live video streaming, and continuous system improvement. This work directly impacts fleet uptime, service efficiency, and customer outcomes by ensuring Formic's monitoring and control infrastructure remains scalable, reliable, and continuously evolving. In this role you will: - Design and train learning-based manipulation systems for humanoid and mobile manipulation platforms - Develop and maintain high-fidelity digital twins using Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, or similar tools - Implement and evaluate approaches such as: - Action Chunking with Transformers (ACT) - Diffusion Policies - Behavior Cloning at Scale - Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models - Latent action or hierarchical skill models - Work with modern foundation models for robotics (e.g., Pi0, Gemini ER 1.6 or similar), including adapting, fine-tuning, and deploying them for real-world tasks - Contribute to development of a Universal Manipulation Interface (UMI) abstraction layer - Build teleoperation-to-training data pipelines - Design sim-to-real transfer strategies including domain randomization and system identification - Evaluate policy robustness, generalization, and real-world performance - Work closely with perception and controls teams to ensure stable closed-loop visuomotor policies - Deploy, tune, and iterate on models running on real robotic systems in production environments What makes you a great fit: - Experience training embodied AI policies for real robots - Familiarity with transformer-based action models (e.g., ACT) - Experience with diffusion policies or other generative control methods - Experience working with or adapting large-scale models (e.g., Pi0, Gemini ER 1.6, or similar VLA / multimodal models) - Ability to deploy, fine-tune, and optimize models for real-world robotic systems (latency, robustness, reliability) - Strong understanding of sim-to-real challenges - Experience working with multi-modal inputs (vision, proprioception, language) - Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (PyTorch, JAX, etc.) - Experience integrating learned policies with real-time control systems - Strong experimental design, evaluation, and debugging skills Our Total Rewards: - Equity in Formic - Competitive & Uncapped Commission Structure (for commission-eligible roles) - Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage (medical, dental, vision) - FSA and DCFSA - Life insurance - Short-term and long-term disability insurance - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) - Company-sponsored 401(k) - Home Office Stipend - Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement - Flexible Time Off Compensation Philosophy Formic's pay and equity packages are benchmarked against peer companies at a similar growth stage. Equity represents a meaningful part of the mutual investment. Final offers are customized based on experience, geographic location, market considerations, and preferred balance of cash and equity. Compensation Range: $145,000—$200,000 USD What we look for: We value candidates who align with the company’s operating principles, take ownership, think from first principles, act with urgency, collaborate across teams, and demonstrate resilience and optimism while building scalable systems. Equal Opportunity Employment: Formic is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, business needs, and role requirements. AI Use: AI-powered tools may be used during parts of the interview process, with final hiring decisions made by humans.