Applied Robotics Engineer - San Francisco (CA)

About Xaba

Xaba is at the forefront of AI-driven robotics automation, pioneering cutting‑edge solutions to enhance industrial processes. Headquartered globally, Xaba operates in a remote‑first and distributed environment with a collaborative team of scientists, engineers, and designers. Join us in shaping the future of AI in robotics.

We are seeking an Applied Robotics Engineer to contribute to the development and deployment of our innovative products. As a key member of the Xaba team, you will shape AI‑powered robotics automation while closely collaborating with the leadership team.

• Collaborate with Xaba’s cross‑functional team of engineers to support the development, testing and deployment of AI models leveraging state‑of‑the‑art DNN, CNN and GNN models to augment industrial robotics cognition, awareness and facilitate program generation.
• Conduct applied research in robotics welding, inspection, machining, and assembling to gather data that supports development, training, auditing and validation of physics‑based AI models for robotics fabrication processes.
• Provide training and support for Xaba's products.
• Work closely with customers to understand their requirements and pain points, ensuring successful integration of AI‑powered robotics software.

• Working experience with industrial robot manipulators: ABB, FANUC, UR, KUKA, etc.
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience in designing, building and deploying robotic systems.
• Practical knowledge of robotic fabrication processes, including welding, machining, assembling or inspection.
• Proficiency in both spoken and written English.

• Experience with Solid Works, AutoCAD, Cloud Compare.
• Familiarity with robotic hardware components, sensors, actuators, lasers and cameras.
• Knowledge of robotic programming languages: RAPID, URSCRIPT, KRL, etc.
• Solid understanding of key robotic aspects: forward and inverse kinematics, jacobians, collision detection, path‑planning, control theory.

• Background in Industrial Robotics, Automation, or a degree in Mechanical Engineering.

While our team is remote‑first and fully distributed, for this position you must live in San Francisco, California.

• We are an open, collaborative, and supportive culture that includes skill shares and design critiques.
• Employees are owners; we provide stock‑option grants for full‑time staff.
• We support health and wellbeing with a competitive health benefits package.
• We offer a home‑office budget to ensure the right setup.
• We provide a self‑directed learning budget for professional growth.
• Stock‑option grants for full‑time employees promote a sense of ownership.
• Competitive health benefits package.

Inclusion and equity are the cornerstones of how we recruit, hire, and develop talent. We encourage applications from all candidates, especially those who identify as members of the BIPOC community, LGBTQ++ community, women, caregivers, immigrants, and people living with disabilities. Please include any accommodations you require in your application.