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Mechanical Engineer

Genesis

San Francisco, CAJobNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoVerified open 3 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
San Francisco, CA
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The role involves designing, prototyping, and building robotic hardware systems, developing data collection platforms, improving simulation fidelity, maintaining hardware infrastructure, and collaborating with a team to build general‑purpose Physical AI.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RoboticsData CollectionHardware DesignProblem SolvingSystems IntegrationQuality AssuranceEmbedded SystemsEngineering FundamentalsOwnershipInitiativeHardware Form FactorsSystems-Level MindsetRobustnessScalabilitySeamless IntegrationActuatorsPCB DesignElectromechanical Integration

Full job description

What You’ll Do

  • Design, prototype, and build robotic hardware systems optimized for performance and reliability

  • Develop scalable data collection platforms with robotics engineers to accelerate model learning

  • Improve simulation fidelity through system identification and close collaboration with the simulation team

  • Maintain and evolve in-house hardware infrastructure for maximum uptime and throughput

  • Collaborate with a team of driven individuals committed to building general-purpose Physical AI

What You’ll Bring

  • Strong engineering fundamentals and first-principles problem solving

  • Exceptional ownership and initiative—finding and solving problems independently

  • Broad experience across diverse hardware form factors and platforms

  • Systems-level mindset with a focus on robustness, scalability, and seamless integration

  • Track record of shipping fast without cutting corners on quality

  • Bonus: hands-on experience with actuators, PCB design, embedded systems, or electromechanical integration

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