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Forward Deployed Engineer

Menlo

San FranciscoFull-timeRemote

Posted 17 Jun 2026

About this role

About Menlo Menlo Research is an Applied R&D lab building Asimov, an open-source humanoid robot platform, and the full software stack that powers it. Our mission is to make humanoid labor economically viable -- turning software into physical labor at scale. We build across the full stack: hardware architecture, locomotion, autonomy, simulation, and infrastructure. We move fast, ship to real robots, and open-source everything we can. If you want your work to matter beyond a paper or a demo, this is the place. The…

What they're looking for

Required

  • Strong software engineering skills
  • Experience with robotics or embedded systems
  • Proficiency in C++ or Python
  • Experience with Linux development environments
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment

Nice to have

  • Experience with humanoid robots
  • Familiarity with real-time operating systems
  • Experience with simulation tools (e.g., Gazebo, MuJoCo)
  • Contributions to open-source projects
  • Background in control systems or machine learning

Frequently asked questions

What does a Forward Deployed Engineer at Menlo do?

About Menlo Menlo Research is an Applied R&D lab building Asimov, an open-source humanoid robot platform, and the full software stack that powers it. Our mission is to make humanoid labor economically viable -- turning software into physical labor at scale. We build across the full stack: hardware a…

How much does a Forward Deployed Engineer at Menlo pay?

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Is this Forward Deployed Engineer role remote, hybrid, or on-site?

This role is remote, based in San Francisco.

How do I apply for this Forward Deployed Engineer role?

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