Full-Time

AI Robotics Research Engineer

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Nimble Robotics

Nimble Robotics

51-200 employees

AI-driven logistics and supply chain solutions

Robotics & Automation
AI & Machine Learning
Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Must be able to work in San Francisco.

Category
Robotics and Automation Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Requirements
  • M.S. or P.h.D in Robotics or Computer Science
  • Experience training deep learning models for robotic manipulation or mobility
  • Experience working with real robotic hardware
  • Experience training models in simulation and developing simulation environments
  • Experience collecting custom datasets
  • Experience training on open-source datasets
  • Strong track record of publishing papers and/or deploying real-world applications
  • Experience with system architecture, design and development
  • Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed
  • Must be able to work in San Francisco
Responsibilities
  • Develop and train diffusion policies, VLMs, multi-agent deep RL policies and more
  • Develop data collection pipelines
  • Design data annotation and labeling
  • Support implementation of models into production systems

Nimble Robotics uses artificial intelligence to improve logistics and supply chain processes for businesses across various sectors, including apparel, electronics, and pharmaceuticals. Their technology enables faster delivery times, which can boost eCommerce sales and customer satisfaction significantly. The company offers a flexible business model with a pilot program that allows clients to test their services without penalties, and they provide easy integrations with popular eCommerce platforms like Shopify. Nimble's robotic fulfillment systems can manage a wide range of products, while their team, primarily composed of engineers, ensures that clients receive comprehensive tech support. The goal of Nimble Robotics is to help businesses enhance their fulfillment efficiency without requiring upfront investments.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$215M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Nimble's partnership with FedEx enhances its market presence and operational capabilities.
  • The company benefits from increased demand for AI-driven automation in logistics.
  • Nimble's flexible fulfillment solutions support the trend towards personalized eCommerce experiences.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from other AI-driven robotics companies threatens Nimble's market share.
  • Rapid technological advancements may require costly updates to Nimble's systems.
  • Over-reliance on key partnerships, like FedEx, poses a risk if partnerships dissolve.

What makes Nimble Robotics unique

  • Nimble Robotics offers AI-driven robots for efficient picking and packing processes.
  • The company provides flexible, customer-friendly fulfillment services with no upfront investment.
  • Nimble's team includes experts who invented self-driving cars and scaled Amazon Logistics.

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