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Humanoid Robot Jobs in Florida (NOW HIRING)

Electrical Engineering Intern

Pensacola, FL · On-site

$18 - $23.75/hr

Support development and validation of custom electronics for humanoid robot power, communication, and actuation systems * Cabling Systems : Assist with design and prototyping of robotic systems with ...

Build, maintain, and extend simulation environments in NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Omniverse for humanoid robot development. * Develop and manage OpenUSD sim assets: robot models, tools, workpieces ...

Robotics Data Pipeline Intern - Multimodal Data About Us At Persona, we're building the next generation of humanoid robots, and that requires an unprecedented volume of high-quality, multimodal data.

Humanoid Robot information

What is the difference between Humanoid Robot vs Robot Technician?

AspectHumanoid RobotRobot Technician
Required CredentialsEngineering degree or specialized training in roboticsTechnical diploma or certification in robotics or electronics
Work EnvironmentResearch labs, manufacturing facilities, entertainment venuesIndustrial settings, maintenance workshops, factories
Industry UsageDevelopment, testing, and deployment of humanoid robotsInstallation, troubleshooting, and repair of robotic systems

Humanoid Robots are advanced machines designed to mimic human actions and interactions, often requiring engineering expertise. Robot Technicians focus on maintaining and repairing robotic systems, including humanoid robots, in industrial or research environments. While both roles involve robotics, humanoid robots are primarily developed and tested by engineers, whereas robot technicians handle operational support and troubleshooting.

What jobs will humanoid robots do?

Humanoid robots are increasingly used in roles such as customer service, reception, healthcare assistance, and hospitality, where they interact directly with humans. They often perform tasks that require social interaction, information delivery, or repetitive physical activities, and working with programming, sensors, and AI systems is essential for these roles.

What are the most commonly searched types of Humanoid Robot jobs in Florida?

The most popular types of Humanoid Robot jobs in Florida are:

What cities in Florida are hiring for Humanoid Robot jobs?

Cities in Florida with the most Humanoid Robot job openings:

Infographic showing various Humanoid Robot job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 92% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution.

Robotics Software Engineer, Manipulation

Persona AI

Pensacola, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

We're looking for exceptional people who dream big, thrive on challenges, and love seeing their designs come to life. We are primarily interested in candidates who have shipped products in the fields of autonomy, robotics, consumer products, medical devices, automotive, or aerospace. We also value advanced degrees and deep expertise.
As an inaugural engineer at Persona, you will have an incredible opportunity to shape the design of Persona's humanoid robots, while also helping set the culture of the company. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and want to be part of a world-class team we'd love to hear from you.
Your Role:
  • Design and implement advanced, dexterous manipulation algorithms for humanoid robots with high DOF and multi-fingered hands.
  • Develop and optimize the manipulation pipeline, encompassing perception, grasping, trajectory optimization, motion planning, and control. Tackle complex tasks such as precise grasping, dual-arm manipulation, and in-hand object manipulation.
  • Implement robust control strategies for precise and dexterous manipulation, including force/motion control and visual/tactile servoing.
  • Integrate the manipulation pipeline with the humanoid robot's whole-body controller and contribute to loco-manipulation development.
  • Develop digital-twins of the manipulation scenes for algorithm development. Utilize simulators such as MuJoCo and Isaac Sim.
  • Conduct rigorous testing in both simulated and real-world environments.
  • Work closely with the machine learning team to help train and deploy models for advanced manipulation tasks.
  • Stay informed about the latest research and advancements in manipulation, leveraging both traditional methods and deep learning-based approaches.

We're Looking For:
  • BS, MS, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience (5+ with advanced degree) in robotics with a strong emphasis on control and manipulation of robotics/humanoid arms.
  • Strong background in motion planning, control theory, and optimization.
  • Demonstrated expertise in implementing advanced manipulation algorithms for tasks such as pick-and-place, bin picking, door opening, etc.
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, and relevant robotics libraries (e.g., MoveIt!, Drake, OpenRAVE).
  • Experience with trajectory optimization libraries (e.g., IPOPT, SNOPT, qpOASES).
  • Proficiency with modern deep learning techniques for manipulation.
  • Experience with computer vision algorithms, sensors, point clouds, segmentation and object detection.
  • Familiar with ROS, LCM, or other middleware for robotic systems.

Preferred or Bonus Qualifications:
  • Experience in developing algorithms for contact modeling and force/torque estimation with a focus on tactile sensing and feedback for dexterous tasks.
  • Experience with machine learning for dexterous manipulation, including learning-based grasp strategies, behavior cloning and reinforcement learning.
  • Publications in top-tier robotics conferences focusing on dexterous manipulation.
  • Experience in a humanoid robot startup environment.