Scion Staffing

Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer

We captured this posting once, on 2026-08-05, and did not track it afterwards — so we cannot tell you whether it is still open.

Employer
Scion Staffing
Location
San Jose, CA
Seniority
Mid level
Experience asked for
4+ years
Pay band
$150K – $225K

When we saw it

  • Posted 2026-07-29 — the date the employer published it
  • Archived 2026-08-05 — when we saved this copy

Found via LinkedIn — US keyword pulls.

Skills the posting named

pose estimationpath planningobject detectionrobot integrationsoftware developmenttroubleshootingconsultingcomplex issue diagnosiscollaborate with partnersplatform designintegration examplestool contribution

From the posting

Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer for our partner, an established global technology organization advancing robotics, intelligent automation, and physical AI. This is a hybrid position based in the San Jose/San Francisco Bay Area , with work performed primarily at local partner locations and remote flexibility when not onsite. Candidates must reside in or near the Bay Area. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer will work directly with leading AI developers and robotics partners to integrate intelligent applications onto advanced robotic platforms. This highly visible position combines hands-on robot integration, software development, technical troubleshooting, and partner-facing consulting, with an initial emphasis on robotic arms and manipulators. …

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