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Seer

Research Engineer

On site

San francisco bay, United states

Full Time

26-01-2026

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Skills

Python Research Machine Learning C++ OpenAI Robotics

Job Specifications

Research Engineer – Simulation & Perception (Top 1% Talent Only)

Robotics | San Francisco

Robots

Top 1% of hires only, Research.

What You’ll Work On

Stealth

You’re a Fit If You Have

Proven excellence in robotics, machine learning, simulation or related research (ex-FAANG, DeepMind, OpenAI, Tesla, NASA, top labs, etc.).
Deep experience with Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MuJoCo, Webots, or custom-built simulation frameworks.
Strong background in perception — stereo/depth, LiDAR, camera pipelines, scene understanding, probabilistic inference.
Fluency in C++ and Python, with systems thinking and ability to build fast, reliable code.
A mindset geared toward first principles, rapid iteration, and building the impossible.

Why Join

Extreme ownership — no bureaucracy, no slow reviews, no “nice-to-haves”. Your work ships to hardware immediately.
Massive impact — every line of code pushes the frontier of robotics.
Compensation to match elite ability — significant equity + top-of-market salary.

If you’ve always felt held back by average teams, slow processes or lack of ambition — this is your invitation.

Apply only if you’re among the best in your field.

About the Company

At Seer, we offer bespoke talent solutions, specialising in placing professionals in emerging tech industries such as AI, Blockchain, Machine Learning, AI Research, Crypto, and Software Engineering. In a world where technology is constantly evolving, we are a recruitment brand that is adaptable and scalable, always keeping pace with change whilst remaining experts in our niche fields. Our team of highly specialised recruiters upholds the highest standards and adapts to the constantly evolving tech landscape, ensuring we m... Know more