Member of Technical Staff, Humanoid Engineer
San Mateo, CAFull-timePosted todayStill listed today
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Job overview
xDOF seeks a Humanoid Engineer to design, develop, and enhance humanoid robots that interact with people in real-world environments. The role works cross-functionally on robotic systems and their mechanical, electrical, and software components, including control, sensing, perception, and AI. The engineer also supports simulation, validation, optimization, documentation, manufacturing, and deployment.
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Full job description
Job Description We are seeking a talented Humanoid Engineer to join our team to design, develop, and enhance next-generation humanoid robots. You will work cross-functionally to push the boundaries of robotics technology and create intelligent machines that interact seamlessly with humans in real-world environments.
Responsibilities
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Design, prototype, and test humanoid robotic systems, including mechanical, electrical, and software components.
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Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to define and refine system architecture, functions, and features for humanoid robots.
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Develop and implement control algorithms for dexterous manipulation, locomotion, and human-robot interaction.
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Integrate sensors, perception systems, and AI modules to enable robust operation in dynamic environments.
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Perform simulation, validation, and iterative optimization to improve performance, safety, and reliability.
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Document designs and results, working closely with manufacturing and field support teams to ensure successful deployment.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
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3+ years of experience developing robotics systems, ideally focusing on humanoid or anthropomorphic designs.
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Strong knowledge of kinematics, dynamics, and robot control (movement, balance, and manipulation).
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Hands-on experience with mechatronics, embedded systems, and sensor integration.
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Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in robotics (e.g., C++, Python, ROS).
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Familiarity with AI, machine learning, and perception for robotics applications is a plus.
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Creative problem-solver with attention to detail and a passion for building impactful technologies.
Benefits
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Competitive salary and stock options
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Health, dental, and vision insurance
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Flexible work environment
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Opportunities for advancement and professional growth
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Work on groundbreaking technologies with a world-class team
How this job compares
Set against the 1,253 open Robotics Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- California median$150–225K/yr324 salary ranges
- US median$38–47/hr32 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 463 open Robotics Engineer jobs in California and 1,253 across the US. 2% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Robotics Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (866 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 482 of the 1,253 open Robotics Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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