Senior Robotics Controls EngineerConnect Staffing and Consulting • San Francisco, CA, US
Senior Robotics Controls Engineer
Connect Staffing and Consulting • San Francisco, CA, US
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[job_card.job_description]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 Master's degree in a relevant field Experience with autonomous vehicles Familiarity with surgical robotics systems Exposure to ROS and real-time systems Employer Tech Stack : C++, Python, React, TypeScript Acceptable Backgrounds : C++, Python, Robotics, ROS 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
Job Description
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
Strongly Preferred
Tech Stack
Important Screening Notes
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.
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