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Operations Engineer, Nimble Brain

Nimble Robotics
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
22 days ago
Department
AI
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 0–5 years of experience in a production environment supporting and improving complex robotics or hardware/software systems, or a minimum of 2 years of experience combined with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Robotics
  • Strong technical curiosity and debugging skills, including the ability to read technical logs and interpret data across the hardware/software boundary
  • Scripting and data fluency — comfortable with Python, SQL, or equivalent
  • Demonstrated excellence in communication and documentation
  • Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision, across multiple sites and stakeholder groups
  • Sound judgment under pressure
What the job really is

As an Operations Engineer at Nimble Brain, you will serve as the critical link between operations and engineering, addressing technical issues at data collection sites and enhancing workflows. Your role involves diagnosing problems, building operator-facing tools, and ensuring that engineering changes are effectively communicated and implemented on the floor. You'll work hands-on with hardware and use data-driven strategies to prioritize fixes and support new site setups.

Benefits
  • Unlimited Flexible Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Referral Bonus
  • 401k
Things to weigh
  • In-person role with regular presence on the production floor and travel between sites
  • Flexibility required for evening shifts and urgent coverage
  • Work environment includes variable temperatures
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