This role can be based in NYC, SF/Bay Area or fully remote.

Who We Are

Aescape (pronounced ’escape’) is a first-of-its-kind lifestyle robotics company bringing people and robotics together for better living. Founded in 2017, Aescape has developed fully automated massage therapy to help hospitality, fitness and healthcare industries meet the rising demand for wellness services in the face of a growing global labor shortage. Aescape delivers exceptional massages: consistent, accessible, and on your terms.

We’re proud to share that we’ve raised $44M pre-launch, affirming what we know to be true: we’re truly revolutionizing the massage experience. This is a rare opportunity to be a part of a 0-to-1 company and net-new product launch that will transform major industries.

Eric Litman is the founder and CEO of Aescape, a lifestyle robotics company revolutionizing wellness services. Eric has successfully founded and exited four companies before starting Aescape in 2017, and has established himself as an authority within the industry, consistently pushing boundaries to develop products that make people feel better and live healthier lives.

What You’ll Do

Day to day, you’ll create the software and tools at the heart of our product, working with a stellar team along the way. You’ll have a wide range of projects covering software engineering, data pipelines, machine learning, supporting other teams by building tools.

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes that efficiently collect, process, and store data from various sources, with a preference towards integrating off-the-shelf services.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (backend, platform, robotics, perception, and more) to understand data requirements and ensure the availability of high-quality, reliable data for algorithm monitoring and validation.
• Implement software on the robot and cloud in support of cross-functional teams’ algorithms.
• Use and/or adapt existing machine learning models, potentially including LLMs.
• Use and/or adapt a wide range of algorithms, including machine learning, NLP, computer vision, control theory, signal processing, and more.
• Continuously explore and learn new methods to enhance our data and machine learning capabilities.

What You’ll Bring

You’re curious, have a clear sense of urgency and accountability, and— a willingness to take ownership of your work from the system level all the way through deployment. You’ve shipped real products to real users before, and know what it takes to get things done.  You will have a uniquely rewarding opportunity to craft a novel product which will delight and help people live better every day.

• 2 plus years in software development.
• Expertise in Python and a compiled language (C++ preferred)
• Flexibility and desire to take on diverse set of projects across software, data, and machine learning, learning along the way
• Experience establishing data pipelines
• Experience with machine learning, signal processing, or computer vision algorithms
• Hands-on experience in generating high-quality data for training machine learning
• Bias towards action - iteratively creating software and algorithms and deploy them to production frequently
• Ability to work hybrid in our beautiful office in NYC; remote candidates will be considered
• High emotional intelligence (EQ), you’re aware of yourself and others
• A driven self-starter who thrives in sometimes ambiguous situations
• Strong written and verbal skills, you use inclusive language to ensure understanding
• Collaboration skills, you easily communicate effectively with diverse audiences

Nice-to-have, but not required

• Ideally a BS or MS in CS or related engineering field (physics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, applied math, etc.)
• Robotics and ROS experience
• Experience analyzing data from IoT devices or robotics sensors
• Strong analytical skills relevant to computer vision and image processing
• Prior experience in CUDA development

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Join a trailblazing tech company anticipated to transform the massage industry
• Making a difference with a product that empowers healthier and happier living
• Team culture driven by passion, ambition, empowerment, inclusion, curiosity, and fun! :)
• 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 for the employee is covered by us
• A 401k program with a 4% company match that vests immediately
• The freedom to schedule paid time off when you need it + 16 weeks parental leave
• Working late? Dinner is on us!  :P
• Competitive pay from $140,000 to $160,000 base + target bonus + equity stock options. 

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.

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