Robotics Software Engineer, Manipulation

About this role

Persona is seeking a Robotics Software Engineer specializing in manipulation to help shape the future of humanoid robots. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in robotics, particularly in control and manipulation, and will work on advanced algorithms and integration of systems.

What you'll do

• Design and implement manipulation algorithms for humanoid robots.
• Develop and optimize the manipulation pipeline including perception and grasping.
• Implement control strategies for dexterous manipulation.
• Integrate manipulation with the robot's whole-body controller.
• Create digital-twin scenarios for algorithm development.
• Conduct testing in simulated and real-world environments.

What they're looking for

• BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics or related field
• 7+ years of robotics experience
• Expertise in motion planning and control theory
• Proficiency in C++ and Python
• Experience with manipulation algorithms
• Familiar with robotics libraries like MoveIt! and ROS
• Knowledge of deep learning techniques for manipulation
• Experience with computer vision and object detection