Robotics Controls Engineer at Sanctuary AI

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Robotics, AIIndustries

Requirements

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or Robotics with 2+ years of relevant industry experience
Demonstrated experience writing software for robot control on hardware
Solid understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics and controls
Software development skills; able to write efficient, scalable, and maintainable code in C++ and Python for robot control
Strong ROS2 and ros2_control experience, including robotic systems integration and control interface extension for seamless communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on clarity in technical discussions and documentation
Experience in numerical optimization and optimal control (asset)
Consistently positive attitude and a willingness to do whatever it takes to create robust solutions to mission objectives
Proponent of personal responsibility for themselves and their teammates
Empathetic listener with conflict resolution capabilities
Consistent bias for action, communication, and interpersonal savvy
Self-motivated and able to solve problems independently
Great communicator - able to clearly articulate and balance needs of stakeholders
Mission driven and passionate about bringing human-like intelligence to machines
Willingness to travel frequently internationally

Responsibilities

Support the integration of the control stack to customer facing applications
Develop task specific features
Support testing and deployment of robot systems
Own the quality and integration over control and AI integration boundaries
Innovate testing and deployment readiness checks in robotic movement systems
Support testing, validation, debugging and integration of the control stack in coordination with low-latency systems, teleoperation and high-level AI behaviors
Contribute to validating real-time applications with AI workloads, find integration gaps, and prepare the system for complex control tasks (within 90 days)
Integrate the control stack to customer facing applications, tune controllers and develop features focused on said applications (within 90 days)
Collaborate with application developers and customers to validate application fit and system reliability

Skills

ROS2

ros2_control

hardware/software integration

real-time systems

robotics controls

AI integration

teleoperation

controller tuning

debugging

low-latency systems

Sanctuary AI

Develops humanoid robots for workplace automation

About Sanctuary AI

Sanctuary AI develops humanoid robots designed to work alongside humans in various industries. Their main product, Phoenix™, is a general-purpose robot that can be remotely piloted or operate autonomously, allowing it to observe, assess, and perform tasks as needed. This versatility enables businesses to automate processes, enhance efficiency, and improve safety in the workplace. Unlike many competitors, Sanctuary AI focuses on creating robots that can seamlessly integrate into human work environments, providing training for these robots to ensure effective collaboration. The goal of Sanctuary AI is to advance the capabilities of AI and robotics to create safer and more productive workplaces.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$86.1MTotal Funding

GRANTCompany Stage

Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Wellness programs

Stock options

PTO

Schedule flexibility

Risks

Leadership changes, like Geordie Rose stepping down, may disrupt strategic direction.

Increased competition from well-funded companies could challenge Sanctuary AI's market position.

Technical hurdles in achieving human-level dexterity may delay product deployment.

Differentiation

Sanctuary AI developed Phoenix™, the first general-purpose humanoid robot with human-like intelligence.

Their proprietary AI system, Carbon™, enables autonomous task execution and remote supervision.

Sanctuary AI's tactile sensor technology enhances robot dexterity, setting them apart in robotics.

Upsides

Sanctuary AI secured $140 million in funding, boosting innovation and development capabilities.

Phoenix™ was recognized in TIME’s Best Inventions 2023, enhancing brand visibility and credibility.

Prominent investors like Accenture and Verizon Ventures show confidence in Sanctuary AI's potential.

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