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United States / Robotics
Physical Intelligence
◎ San Francisco, United States
Physical Intelligence develops pi0 models.
Key outputs
People & contributors
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OFFICIAL TEAM & RESEARCH DIRECTORY ↗Roles are tied to the linked sources. Paper authors are credited as contributors, which does not establish current employment.
Presentations & demonstrations
8m52sWhat is Physical AI? How Robots Learn & Adapt in Real Life
4m29sPI * 0.6: Robot Learns from Its Mistakes with RECAP (Physical Intelligence)
5m46sEmbodied AI & Physical Intelligence: How Robotics Will Change by 2026
3mGemini Robotics: Bringing AI to the physical world
Films are credited to their original channels. Selected presentations may include independent interviews and technical explanations.
Open jobs
EXPLORE ↗AI and Robotics Recruiter ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe role is a Full Stack Recruiter in San Francisco responsible for owning high-impact searches across research and engineering. Candidates must have 6+ years of recruiting top talent and demonstrate analytical rigor and creative sourcing approaches.
Annotations Portfolio Lead ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Annotations Portfolio Lead owns end-to-end performance for a portfolio of annotation programs, partnering with researchers to define requirements and drive operational efficiency. The role requires 5+ years of experience in program management or operations, along with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Applied Researcher ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Applied Researcher role involves deploying and debugging learned policies on physical robots while training and tuning models to improve real-world performance. Candidates must have hands-on experience with autonomous systems, strong Python engineering skills, and the ability to debug the full stack from perception to control.
Build & Release Engineer ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Build & Release Engineer role owns GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines, Bazel build systems, and Kubernetes infrastructure to improve developer productivity and reliability. Candidates must have strong experience with CI/CD, Bazel, cloud infrastructure, and Kubernetes.
Business Operations ↗
Physical IntelligenceThis role involves owning cross-functional projects and driving data, compute, and infrastructure partnerships for Physical Intelligence. Candidates must demonstrate strong analytical instincts, commercial fluency, and the ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments.
Controls Engineer ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Controls Engineer designs and implements algorithms to make robots behave predictably and safely under uncertain conditions. The role requires proficiency in Python and C++, along with deep understanding of model-based control algorithms and real-time loops.
Deployments Software Engineer ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Robotics Software Engineer role involves building and optimizing systems for deploying robots in the real world, including teleoperation interfaces and low-latency network performance. Candidates must have strong programming skills in C++, Rust, or Python, along with experience in real-time systems and performance optimization.
Embedded Engineer ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Embedded Engineer role focuses on driving the architecture and implementation of embedded firmware for Physical Intelligence's data collection devices. Candidates must have strong software engineering skills, hands-on hardware experience, and proficiency in C++ to lead board bring-up and system integration.
Environment Coordinator ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Environment Coordinator plans and buys supplies for the Set + Props team while directing daily operations. The role requires 2+ years of experience in purchasing, inventory, or production operations, along with the ability to lift 40 lbs.
Environment Manager ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Environment Manager leads a full-time hourly team across multiple shifts and manages contractors to support research and production operations. The role requires 3+ years managing frontline teams and experience with California wage and hour rules.
Environment Specialist ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Environment Specialist role involves auditing workspaces, preparing and staging supplies, and logging inventory for Physical Intelligence's operations. Candidates must have at least one year of experience in retail, warehouse, or facilities work and be available for various shifts.
Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Forward Deployed Robotics Engineer role involves triaging and resolving technical issues for a fleet of robotic systems in warehouse and data-collection environments. Candidates must have at least two years of experience debugging electromechanical systems and strong hardware and software diagnostic skills.
General Manager, Research Operations ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe General Manager of Research Operations leads a large team responsible for data collection, evaluation, and deployment for physical AI. The role requires 7+ years of experience managing high-output operations teams and developing managers in a fast-changing technical environment.
Lead Security Engineer ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Lead Security Engineer secures models, data, infrastructure, and compute for Physical Intelligence. The role requires strong programming skills in Python or Go, cloud infrastructure experience, and hands-on offensive security expertise.
Learning & Development Lead, Operations ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Learning & Development Lead owns training and readiness for Physical Intelligence's robot operator workforce, designing systems to take new operators from candidate trials through their first 30-60 days. The role requires experience building structured ramp programs for hourly or frontline employees and the ability to translate complex technical workflows into simple, repeatable learning processes.
Manufacturing Engineer ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Manufacturing Lead role involves scaling robotic systems from prototype to production by owning processes, tooling, and supply chain coordination. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 5+ years of manufacturing experience, with required proficiency in CAD, GD&T, and NPI.
Mechanical Design Engineer ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe role involves driving the integration and development of robotic systems, owning the full mechanical design lifecycle from concept to high-volume production. Candidates must have 7+ years of hardware experience, a bachelor's degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering, and expertise in mechatronic systems and high-volume manufacturing processes.
Mechatronics Intern ↗
Physical IntelligenceThis role involves designing, building, and testing robotic subsystems for data collection and model training operations. Candidates must have mechanical or mechatronics engineering fundamentals, CAD proficiency, and experience with embedded systems and prototyping.
ML Engineer, Platform ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe ML Engineer, Platform role involves building Pi's model API end-to-end, including data ingestion, fine-tuning, evaluation, and low-latency inference. Candidates must have strong backend and systems experience, with a focus on building and scaling developer platforms and production infrastructure.
ML Infra Engineer, Data Systems ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe ML Infra Engineer (Data Systems) role involves building and operating data infrastructure for large-scale robot learning. Candidates must have strong software engineering fundamentals and experience with distributed systems or large-scale data pipelines.
ML Infra Engineer, Modeling ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe ML Infra Engineer, Modeling role focuses on scaling and optimizing training systems and core model code for large-scale JAX-based training. Candidates must have strong software engineering fundamentals and experience building ML training infrastructure, with hands-on experience in JAX or PyTorch.
ML Infra Engineer, Platform ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe ML Infra Engineer, Platform role involves owning and scaling AI-native infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters and microservice platforms, for Physical Intelligence. Candidates must have deep experience with cloud platforms, distributed systems, and infrastructure-as-code to support secure, observable, and cost-aware deployments.
NPI Technical Program Manager ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe role involves leading end-to-end program execution for hardware platforms, including build planning, material forecasting, and vendor coordination. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least three years of experience in operations, supply chain, or engineering program management.
People Ops ↗
Physical IntelligenceThis role involves managing end-to-end HR operations, including onboarding, payroll, benefits, and compliance within the People team. Candidates must have 3-5 years of California HR operations experience and fluency in Rippling.
Production Test Engineer ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Production Test Lead role involves building the software foundation for manufacturing robotic systems at increasing volume. The position requires owning manufacturing software architecture and creating technician-friendly workflows for firmware flashing, provisioning, and calibration.
Prototype Engineer ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Prototype Engineer role involves rapidly designing and building mechanical, electrical, and sensor prototypes to support research and hardware development. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and 2-5 years of experience in prototyping or R&D, with proficiency in CAD, PCB design, and rapid prototyping methods.
Recruiter, Hardware ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Hardware Recruiter role involves owning end-to-end searches for mechanical, electrical, firmware, and manufacturing talent at Physical Intelligence. Candidates must have 6+ years of full-cycle recruiting experience with a strong focus on hardware roles and physical product companies.
Recruiter, Operations ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Operations Recruiter role focuses on building a high-volume hiring engine for Robot Operator and related site-based positions in San Francisco. Candidates must have experience recruiting hourly workers, conducting efficient screening, and developing local candidate pipelines.
Research Internships ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe role is an internship within the AI & Robotics Research department in San Francisco. The vacancy text does not specify the main requirements for the position.
Research Scientist ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe role is a Research Scientist in the AI & Robotics Research department in San Francisco. Candidates must have excellent research results in machine learning and robotics, with strong fundamentals and implementation skills.
Robot Build Technician ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe role involves building, assembling, and maintaining robotic systems for data collection and model training operations. Candidates must have at least two years of experience in mechanical or electromechanical assembly and proficiency with hand tools and lab equipment.
Robot Integration and Test Technician ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Robot Integration and Test Technician role involves performing quality control checks, setting up and provisioning new robot platforms, and executing functional tests. Candidates must have at least two years of hardware testing experience and proficiency with diagnostic tools such as multimeters and oscilloscopes.
Robot Integration Engineer ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Robot Integration Engineer owns the integration and sustainment of robot platforms into the fleet, driving acceptance testing and reliability improvements. The role requires a B.S. in a relevant engineering field and 5+ years of experience with robot systems integration across hardware and software.
Robot Operator ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Robot Operator role involves teleoperating robotic arms to generate high-quality training data for AI systems. Candidates must meet specific data collection metrics and demonstrate strong manual dexterity and attention to detail.
Robot Prototype Technician ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Robot Prototype Technician role involves building, testing, and repairing early-stage robot prototypes within the Hardware department. Candidates must have at least two years of prototyping experience and proficiency in assembly, electronics, and troubleshooting.
Robotics Software Engineer ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Robotics Software Engineer role focuses on engineering low-latency, high-throughput systems for physical intelligence models in production. Candidates must optimize sensor pipelines, Linux components, and networking to meet strict real-time constraints.
Robotics Technician ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Robotics Technician maintains robotic platforms by performing electrical and mechanical repairs, diagnostics, and preventive maintenance. The role requires an associate degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years in maintenance, and proficiency with diagnostic tools and technical documentation.
Set Team Specialist ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Set Team Specialist maintains physical research environments by auditing, staging, and logging props to ensure inventory accuracy. The role requires at least one year of experience in retail, warehouse, or facilities work, along with strong attention to detail and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Shift Lead ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Shift Lead role provides on-site leadership for robot data collection and production at a San Francisco facility. Candidates must have 3-5 years of operations experience and 2+ years managing shift-based teams.
Software Engineer, AI Productivity ↗
Physical IntelligenceThis role involves building and rolling out internal AI tools to improve productivity across engineering, research, and operations teams. Candidates must have strong software engineering fundamentals, fluency with LLM-based tools, and the ability to drive adoption of AI workflows.
Software Engineer, Data Quality ↗
Physical IntelligenceThis role owns quality assurance and audit for multimodal data ingested from third-party vendors. It requires building QA processes, defining quality standards, and managing vendor feedback loops.
Software Engineer, Robot Interfaces ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe role involves building fullstack software for human-robot interfaces, focusing on production web applications and APIs. Candidates must have strong experience with React, TypeScript, Python, and realtime web technologies like WebRTC.
Strategic Project Lead ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Strategic Project Lead owns the delivery of high-priority research and deployment projects by defining goals, building plans, and managing resources. The role requires 2+ years of experience in program management or operations, along with strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills.
Supply Chain Lead ↗
Physical IntelligenceThe Supply Chain Lead owns procurement strategy and supplier execution for Physical Intelligence's robot platforms, managing the full BOM from prototype to production. The role requires 5+ years of hardware supply chain experience, a bachelor's degree, and strong skills in sourcing electromechanical components and negotiating commercial agreements.
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