Columbus, Ohio On-site Full-time

Path Robotics is hiring a Machine Learning Engineer, Robot Learning, Loco-Manipulation

Responsibilities

  • Construct the foundational robot-learning software stack from scratch
  • Develop infrastructure for training, data flow, simulation, model design, and deployment processes
  • Integrate multi-modal sensing, environmental understanding, and learned movement generation into a cohesive system
  • Establish machine learning systems including training pipelines, experiment tracking, data version control, and reliable sim-to-real workflows
  • Train control policies for manipulation, mobility, and their interconnected whole-body dynamics
  • Execute high-precision tasks on legged robots where arm movements affect balance and require real-time compensation
  • Apply techniques such as behavioral cloning, diffusion models, flow matching, and reinforcement learning for action generation
  • Operate with collaborative robots, industrial robotic arms, and mobile robotic platforms
  • Roll out systems incrementally using a phased deployment strategy to build confidence in production environments
  • Ensure each real-world robot operation contributes data for ongoing model refinement
  • Engage in daily collaboration with mechanical, perception, and robotics engineers, as well as manufacturing specialists
  • Rotate across internal teams to gain broad exposure and support cross-functional development

Benefits

  • Daily complimentary lunch provided to support team interaction and productivity
  • Flexible paid time off policy allowing employees to take leave as needed
  • Full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • Twelve to fourteen weeks of fully paid parental leave, including extended leave for birthing parents
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan administered through Empower
  • Significant bonuses for employee referrals that result in hires

Compensation

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives

Work Arrangement

On-site or hybrid with flexible scheduling options

Team

Interdisciplinary robotics team focused on real-world deployment and continuous learning

Other

  • Daily free lunch
  • Flexible PTO
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 6 weeks fully paid parental leave, plus an additional 6–8 weeks for birthing parents (12–14 weeks total)
  • 401(k) retirement plan through Empower
  • Generous employee referral bonuses
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Path Robotics
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Job Details
Department Engineering
Category Data & ML
Posted 4 days ago