Overlay engineers work closely with the founders to influence product direction, company roadmap, and business outcomes. We enjoy shipping features, moving fast, and being scrappy. We are receptive to feedback and continuously work on improving both our product and our craft. We work out of our Oakland office together.
Requirements
- Proficiency in motion planning, kinematics, or real-time control logic
- Hands-on experience with physical robots, actuators, or gantry systems
- Strong coding skills in C++, Python, or similar languages
- Comfort working across hardware and software boundaries
- Experience with motion systems for consumer products, 3D printers, or CNC machines
- Familiarity with safety systems, braking, tuning, or low-latency motion control
- Background in integrating perception with reactive motion
Responsibilities
- Design and implement real-time motion control and trajectory systems
- Develop and tune robotic behaviors for consistent, precise output
- Collaborate closely with computer vision and mechanical teams to integrate perception, motion, and actuation
- Create and iterate on algorithms for smooth, stable motion in response to dynamic inputs
- Validate system performance in physical tests and real-world usage
- Help define the core robotics architecture and contribute to product-level decisions
Other
- 5+ years of experience in robotics, controls, or automation systems
- You can take a concept from idea to prototype in a fast-paced environment
- You move with velocity and invest in improving your craft
- You are energized by collaborating in-office with your peers
- Interest in systems that combine technology, aesthetics, and creative output
