What You'll Do

You'll work with an incredibly talented cross-functional team of software engineers, roboticists, and product visionaries to create a one-of-a-kind experience for our partners and customers.

• Develop control algorithms that are at the core of our massage therapy experience and enable the close interaction between people and robots
• Collaborate with a cross-functional team of software engineers, roboticists, product managers, and designers to deliver innovative solutions to unsolved problems
• Deliver high-quality, testable code

What You'll Bring

• MS or PhD in computer science, robotics, controls, or a related field preferred
• 4 plus years of professional software development experience including developing control schemes for robotic manipulators
• Strong software development background in C++
• Background in mathematics, including experience with linear algebra & control theory
• Significant experience developing bridging the sim-to-real gap for robots
• In-depth knowledge of software engineering principles and best practices to generate code that is testable, maintainable, robust, and scalable
• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a collaborative environment
• Detail-oriented and results-driven with a strong desire to learn
• Experience with robotics concepts and frameworks such as ROS

Nice-to-have, but not required

• Experience deploying code in a regulated environment (e.g., medical devices, aerospace, or a similar field) requiring certification and writing safety critical software
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: Optimal Control, Model-Predictive Control, State Estimation, Control Systems Theory
• Real-time software applications background
• Software/firmware in embedded environments experience
• Prior experience with robotic manipulation of deformable objects

Why You'll Love Working Here

• The chance to make a difference with a product that will make the world a better, healthier place
• Being a part of a trailblazing technology company that is anticipated to transform the massage industry
• A team culture driven by passion, ambition, empowerment, inclusion, curiosity, and fun
• Super interesting, challenging-but-tractable technical problems to solve
• We'll grow together—your personal and professional growth are equally important
• An environment that empowers individuals, emboldens teams, and rewards achievement
• Early stage equity in a company led by serial entrepreneurs with multiple exits
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance covered by us
• 401k with 4% company match
• Unlimited vacation, generous parental leave
• Working late? Dinner is on us
• A competitive pay + equity plan, the salary range for the role is $150,000 - $175,000 plus bonus

Don't meet all the requirements? Please apply!

At Aescape, we're looking for passionate, driven, curious people who love a challenge. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match the job description. Your other skills will shine and set you apart—especially if your career has taken some extraordinary twists and turns. We welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to challenge assumptions. Join our team and you'll see why we say, Try Once, Believe Forever.