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Robotics Research Engineer Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

Position Overview We are hiring Research Engineers to develop scalable robotic systems aimed at achieving general-purpose robotic intelligence. In this role, you'll work with researchers and ...

Research Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$100K - $200K/yr

Today, our data is used for robotics and world modeling, but the broader opportunity is advancing ... The Opportunity As a Research Engineer, you'll work on multimodal sensing systems and sensor fusion ...

Robotics Engineer

San Diego, CA · Hybrid

$48.08 - $62.50/hr

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Robotics Engineer This role offers the opportunity to lead a new research and development project focused on designing and programming an autonomous industrial vehicle using the Robotics Operating ...

Research Engineer

Union City, CA · On-site

$123K - $206K/yr

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Who You Are As our Research Engineer you will work at FANUC's Advanced Research Laboratory in Union ... Familiarity with robot motion control and robotic intelligence devices such as vision, force ...

Mentor and guide junior AI research engineers through project design, experiment execution, and ... Drive alignment across AI Research and Robotics teams on methods, evaluation, and deployment ...

Senior Research Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$124K - $170K/yr

Matic Robots is on a mission to revolutionize home robotics with their innovative products. They are seeking a Senior Research Engineer to lead perception research and advance their autonomous ...

Senior Research Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$124K - $170K/yr

Matic Robots is on a mission to revolutionize home robotics, focusing on creating intelligent cleaning solutions. The Senior Research Engineer will lead perception research initiatives and develop ...

Senior Research Engineer

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$124K - $170K/yr

Matic Robots is on a mission to revolutionize home robotics, focusing on creating innovative solutions for household chores. The Senior Research Engineer will lead perception research and develop ...

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How much do robotics research engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for robotics research engineer in California is $104,222.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,400.00 and $125,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a robotics research engineer do?

A Robotics Research Engineer designs, develops, and tests robotic systems by integrating hardware and software for automation and intelligent behavior. They conduct research to improve robotic capabilities in areas such as perception, control, and machine learning. Their work involves programming, simulation, and experimentation to enhance robot performance for applications in industries like healthcare, manufacturing, and space exploration.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a robotics research engineer?

To thrive as a Robotics Research Engineer, you need strong knowledge in robotics, control systems, programming (such as C++ or Python), and a relevant degree in engineering or computer science. Experience with simulation tools (like ROS or Gazebo), machine learning frameworks, and sometimes certifications in robotics or AI are valuable assets. Excellent problem-solving abilities, teamwork, and effective technical communication make someone stand out in this position. These skills are essential for innovating, troubleshooting, and successfully collaborating on complex robotic projects.

What are the most commonly searched types of Robotics Research Engineer jobs in California?

The most popular types of Robotics Research Engineer jobs in California are:

What cities in California are hiring for Robotics Research Engineer jobs?

Cities in California with the most Robotics Research Engineer job openings:

Infographic showing various Robotics Research Engineer job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 87% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,222 per year, or $50.1 per hour.

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Position Overview

We are hiring Research Engineers to develop scalable robotic systems aimed at achieving general-purpose robotic intelligence. In this role, you'll work with researchers and engineers to implement state-of-the-art machine learning and robot systems. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, experience in turning research into practical solutions, and a drive to build impactful applications.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement new algorithms for training and optimizing general-purpose robot foundation models.
  • Design and engineer systems to scale research from prototypes to fully deployable solutions, working with large-scale systems and datasets.
  • Conduct cutting edge research across multiple disciplines (Perception, Robotics, RL/ IL, Machine Learning, etc.).
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the integration of research insights into practical robotics applications.
  • Optimize machine learning models for real-world robotic systems.
Preferred Qualifications
  • BS, MS or PhD degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proficiency in Python and at least one deep learning library such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, etc.
  • Strong track record of publishing papers and/or deploying real-world applications.
  • Deep technical knowledge, and research experience in deep learning, reinforcement and/or imitation learning, robotics, or computer vision.
  • Experience working with robot systems and large-scale model training.