Controls Engineer
Physical IntelligenceSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted January 7, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Physical Intelligence is bringing general-purpose AI into the physical world.
Job Description
Physical Intelligence is looking for a Controls Engineer to design and implement algorithms that make PI's robots behave predictably, smoothly, and safely under varied and uncertain conditions.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of model-based control algorithms and inverse dynamics
- Ability to validate control approaches in simulation and translate them to real hardware
- Proficiency in Python and C++ including firmware-adjacent development
- Skill in writing and tuning real-time control loops
- Hands-on capability to debug electromechanical systems end-to-end
- Familiarity with embedded communication protocols (CAN, SPI, I2C, Ethernet)
- Clear communication with researchers, hardware teams, and operators
- Structured, collaborative approach to solving complex system issues
