Forward Deployed Engineer – AI Partnerships

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Forward Deployed Engineer working with AI Partnerships team to integrate applications on robotics platforms. Collaborating closely with partners to ensure successful deployment in real-world environments.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,700 - $201,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work hands-on with strategic partners to integrate their applications onto UR and MiR platforms
Serve as the technical bridge between partner engineering teams and internal robotics/product teams
Debug and resolve issues across software, control, and system integration layers in real-world deployments
Support partner teams onsite when needed during critical development and validation phases
Enable partner success across key platform layers: Motion planning and optimization, Control interfaces and trajectory execution, Polyscope and URCap integration
Develop and maintain reference implementations, integration examples, and tooling for partners
Build and adapt software components using Python, ROS2, and Linux-based systems
Integrate partner software stacks with robot systems using standard and custom interfaces
Assist with simulation, testing, and deployment pipelines where relevant
Work alongside AI/ML teams to ensure models interface effectively with robotic systems
Help bridge sim-to-real gaps from a robotics execution standpoint

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS/MS in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or related field
4+ years of experience in robotics engineering or systems integration roles
Strong hands-on experience with: ROS2 and Linux-based robotics systems
Python development (production-level codebases)
Robot control, kinematics, motion planning, and system integration
Experience working directly with robot hardware (integration, debugging, bring-up)
Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with external partners/customers

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance
paid vacation & holidays
tuition assistance programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonROS2Linuxrobot controlkinematicsmotion planningsystem integrationdebuggingsimulationtesting

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingtechnical supportpartner engagement

Certifications

BS in RoboticsMS in RoboticsBS in MechatronicsMS in MechatronicsBS in Computer ScienceMS in Computer Science