Deep Learning Manipulation Engineer
Skild AI — Tracked from its greenhouse job board
About the role
Company Overview
At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Relevant industry experience is important, but ultimately less so than your demonstrated abilities and attitude. We are looking for passionate individuals who are eager to explore uncharted waters and contribute to our innovative projects.
Position Overview
We are looking for a Deep Learning Engineer to develop and refine models for robotic manipulation. You will design, train, and deploy algorithms that enable robots to interact intelligently and adapt to their environments. Working closely with our machine learning, robotics, and research teams, you’ll ensure these models are robust, efficient, and ready for real-world challenges. Your work will directly advance Skild AI’s robotics capabilities, enabling robots to perform complex tasks autonomously.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and optimize deep learning models for robotic manipulation.
Model robotic manipulation processes to enable analysis, simulation, planning, and controls
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop scalable and generalizable manipulation solutions for deployment in robotic systems.
Work with inference, deployment, and application teams to integrate deep learning models seamlessly into robotic platforms.
Preferred Qualifications
BS, MS, or higher degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Proficiency in Python and at least one deep learning library such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX, etc.
Proficiency with advanced deep learning techniques and architectures as well as reinforcement learning and or imitation learning.
Experience with distributed deep learning systems.
Base Salary Range
$100,000 $300,000 USD
What the index says about this role
- First seen by JobLarper — Aug 2, 2026, 6 days ago. Older postings collect hundreds of applicants — a tailored résumé matters more the longer a role has been live.
- No pay range in our index for this listing. Across 1,685 indexed Software Engineer roles in US that do publish one, the middle half sits between $185k and $285k, median $225k — JobLarper's read of the market, not a figure from Skild AI.
- What Software Engineer roles ask for — across 10,230 indexed openings: REST/APIs (46%), Backend (42%), Cloud (38%), Python (38%), Go (25%). This posting names Python, ML.
- Skild AI is hiring actively — 46 open roles indexed.
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