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Intrinsic

Robot type
Robot AI and Software
Location
Mountain ViewCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Software
Posted
Feb 26, 2026
Salary
$207,200–$282,900 a year
Full-time

Staff Robotics Software Engineer - Grasping

Job description

As a Staff Robotics Software Engineer and Researcher, you will take full technical ownership of developing and deploying robotics grasping and manipulation algorithms, leading the end-to-end lifecycle from foundational research to global deployment. You will help define the architecture and long-term strategy that enables robots to interact with the physical world, researching and scoping innovative solutions for robust grasping in industrial settings.

Intrinsic is an AI robotics group at Google aiming to reimagine the potential of industrial robotics. Our team believes that advances in AI, perception and simulation will redefine what’s possible for industrial robotics in the near future –…

Job responsibilities

  • Master’s degree in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience in robotic manipulation.
  • 2 years of leading substantial, ambiguous technical projects from inception to deployment.
  • Strong foundational knowledge in linear algebra, spatial transformations, and rigid body dynamics.
  • 6 years of professional experience programming robotics software in C++ and Python, with a proven track record of shipping production-quality code.
  • Experience Machine Learning in applied robotics context.

Job requirements

  • PhD in Robotics and Machine Learning, Reinforcement Learning, or a related field with a focus on robotic manipulation.
  • ML Frameworks: Deep expertise with JAX, TensorFlow, or PyTorch.
  • Experience in developing the entire stack: ranging from writing kinematics, motion generation, to system integration and testing.

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