Job Description

Staff Mechanical Engineer (Bay Area / Paris)

Company
Genesis is a global physical AI lab and full-stack robotics company. We build generalist robots to unlock unlimited physical labor, allowing humans to focus on creativity, curiosity, and what they love. We recently raised a $105M Seed round backed by Khosla Ventures and Eclipse, and we’re looking to expand our software and hardware teams rapidly. 
What You’ll Do

• Design, prototype, and build robotic hardware systems optimized for performance and reliability
• Develop scalable data collection platforms with robotics engineers to accelerate model learning
• Improve simulation fidelity through system identification and close collaboration with the simulation team
• Maintain and evolve in-house hardware infrastructure for maximum uptime and throughput
• Collaborate with a team of driven individuals committed to building general-purpose Physical AI

What You’ll Bring

• Strong engineering fundamentals and first-principles problem solving
• Exceptional ownership and initiative—finding and solving problems independently
• Broad experience across diverse hardware form factors and platforms
• Systems-level mindset with a focus on robustness, scalability, and seamless integration
• Track record of shipping fast without cutting corners on quality
• Bonus: hands-on experience with actuators, PCB design, embedded systems, or electromechanical integration