Robotics Generalist

Skip

. Architect and implement robotic software subsystems across Skip's wearable robotics fleet .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in robotic software architecture and implementation, with a strong focus on embedded systems, control systems, and machine learning applications in wearable robotics. Proficient in C/C++ and Python for algorithm development and data analysis, with hands-on experience in sensor integration and validation.

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Robotics ExperienceEmbedded Systems ProficiencyC/C++ ProgrammingControl Systems KnowledgeWearable Robotics Expertise

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Hard Skills

C/C++ ProgrammingPython ProficiencyEmbedded SystemsControl SystemsSensor IntegrationMotor ControlMachine LearningDeep LearningReal-Time Operating SystemsFirmware Development

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Embedded LinuxFreeRTOSCAN ProtocolAI-Coding ToolsHardware-in-the-Loop Testing

Industry Keywords

Wearable RoboticsExoskeletonsProstheticsDVT/PVTActuator Characterisation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect and implement robotic software subsystems across Skip's wearable robotics fleet
Own core software and control features, including mechatronics firmware, motor control firmware, and platform features
Contribute to the real-time control loop, including sensing, decision-making, logging, safety monitoring, and fault detection
Contribute to machine-learning-based methods across simulation, training, labeling, on-device inference, sensor data collection, and testing
Support and contribute to hardware-in-the-loop and on-body test frameworks
Validate system behavior across real-world conditions, including device provisioning and factory bring-up
Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and software teammates to define interfaces, resolve cross-disciplinary tradeoffs, and identify integration failures early
Contribute to system architecture decisions for current and future products, including the Parkinson's device and future Movewear platform
Wear prototypes several hours per week for data collection, on-body testing, and feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years' experience in robotics
Proven track record of writing software that runs on hardware
Experience in small teams, ideally in start ups; willingness to wear many hats and contribute across the board
Experience with embedded systems
Ability to write C/C++ and understand hardware-level operation
Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for algorithm development, data analysis, and test scripting
Familiarity with common AI-coding tools and their pitfalls
Strong foundation in control systems
Experience with sensor integration and validation, including IMUs, encoders, force sensors, or similar
Ability to work at the Skip Bay Area office at least 3 days/week
Experience with wearable robotics, exoskeletons, or prosthetics
Knowledge of motor control, including field-oriented control for BLDCs, and actuator characterisation
Embedded Linux experience
Knowledge of communication protocols such as CAN
Experience with deep learning, especially for robotic systems
Familiarity with FreeRTOS or other real-time operating systems
Experience shipping consumer hardware through DVT/PVT and into production
Eligibility to maintain full-time employment in the United States