Robotics Systems Engineer

About the Role

At Miso Robotics in the Robotics space, AI-powered kitchen robots elevating human potential in commercial kitchens.

As a Robotics Systems Engineer at Miso Robotics, you will work hands-on with the Flippy kitchen robot to build, test, troubleshoot, and improve robotic systems used in commercial kitchens. This is a highly practical engineering role combining robotics systems integration, lab and assembly work, physical testing, software/QA automation, and field support. You will work closely with robotics, mechanical, electrical, software, perception, and product engineers to integrate new hardware and software, execute system-level tests, diagnose failures, and help move Flippy from engineering development through production and deployment. This position requires someone who is comfortable working both at a computer and directly on the robot—assembling components, running experiments, reproducing failures, collecting data, writing automated tests, and supporting robots operating in customer environments. This is an on-site position in Pasadena, California, five days per week.

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Requirements

2+ years of hands-on experience with robotics, automation, electromechanical systems, or similarly complex integrated hardware/software products.
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude, with demonstrated experience assembling, testing, debugging, and repairing physical systems.
Working proficiency in Python for test automation, diagnostics, or engineering applications.
Experience with system-level testing, hardware/software integration, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
Degree in Robotics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Must be able to work on-site in Pasadena, CA, five days per week.

Benefits

Compensation: $110,000–$140,000 per year + Benefits

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What It's Like to Work at Miso Robotics

Systemic Collaboration

We are making great strides to be the leader for rapid development of reliable, industry-changing products that drive the adoption of robotics and AI in commercial kitchen to make human lives better. We built the best version of our signature product that Miso has ever seen, and now we're deploying it across the US and scaling our business to get to that next level.

Positive Vision for the Future

We act boldly, speak up (and listen up), progress, are reliable, and care. At Miso, it's okay to make mistakes as long as we learn from them and keep moving forward.

Alignment of Values

Using our core values to drive decision-making and daily operations. Our values serve as our roadmap for who we are, how we treat each other, and how we operate every day.

Respect

Practicing radical transparency. We share the good news and the bad, make sure that everyone knows that they can ask hard questions and hear hard answers. Everyone at Miso has a seat at the table and can go to anyone else to speak up.

Killer Outcomes

We encourage daily interactions and collaboration at all levels of Miso Robotics. What’s really special to see is that we give leadership opportunities to younger managers who wouldn’t receive the same level of responsibility if they worked at a larger tech company. They are supported in this growth by that daily interaction with other leaders.

What It's Like to Work Here

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Frequently Asked Questions About Working at Miso Robotics

Common questions candidates ask about this role and Miso Robotics's workplace

Miso Robotics is transforming the food industry, and making lives better. We’ve developed an AI-powered kitchen robot named Flippy which automates repetitive kitchen tasks, such as operating a deep fryer. Flippy is fun to watch, but under the hood, he’s powered by a sophisticated AI platform – driven by our proprietary deep learning experience and patented technologies. Miso is a well known first-mover in kitchen automation, AI, and robotics. We have successfully piloted products with the most prominent global brands in food. The challenge of bringing AI and robotics into commercial kitchens requires many disciplines to work together, and the composition of our teams at Miso reflects this multidisciplinary approach. We’re proud to have built a world-class team.

Please review the specific job listing or contact Miso Robotics's recruiting team for details on remote or hybrid work options for this role.

Salary information may vary by role and location. Please check the specific job listing or discuss compensation during the interview process.

Miso Robotics is an established organization in its industry. The company focuses on maintaining a supportive workplace culture for all employees.

Key benefit categories include: Health & Wellness, Professional Development, Work Environment. For this role specifically, benefits include: Compensation: $110,000–$140,000 per year + Benefits. You can view more details on their CertCheck profile.

The day-to-day environment is guided by core values such as Calculated Risk-Taking and Relentless Innovation and Genuine Collaboration.

The company has committed to inclusive practices including: Foster a Culture of Bold Innovation and Champion Transparent Communication and Voice.

They score particularly well in the area of Systemic Collaboration.

Miso Robotics currently has 4 open positions. You can view all current openings at certcheck.mostlovedworkplace.com/companies/miso-robotics/jobs.

The interview process typically involves an initial recruiter screen followed by team interviews. Please contact Miso Robotics's recruiting team for specific details on this role's process.