Machine Learning Engineer

ABOUT US Nidus is building autonomous manufacturing systems powered by AI and robotics. U.S. manufacturing faces a structural challenge: a shrinking skilled workforce, underutilized equipment, and supply chains that can't keep pace with demand. We believe the answer isn't more people — it's smarter systems. We're building the intelligence layer that lets machines run autonomously, so manufacturers can scale production without scaling headcount. Our team comes from the intersection of defense technology and AI. We've built and shipped products to DoD customers, and we bring deep experience across ML, robotics, product development, and defense We're a small, in-person team in New York City working on hard problems that matter. If you want to build the future of American manufacturing, we'd love to hear from you. ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to join our team and drive the development of advanced ML systems for robotics and manufacturing applications. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Model Development: Design, implement, and optimize machine learning models for robotics applications, including computer vision, force control, and motion planning systems - Research & Innovation: Stay current with latest developments in physical AI and apply cutting-edge techniques to solve practical robotics challenges - Performance Optimization: Ensure models meet real-time performance requirements and achieve production-level accuracy REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS - 7+ years of experience in machine learning engineering, with experience in robotics or physical AI systems - Strong foundation in ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow) and experience optimizing models for performance on Nvidia GPUs - Expertise in computer vision, sensor fusion, or reinforcement learning for robotics applications - Experience with robotic systems and understanding of force control, motion planning, or manipulation - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Experience with robotics ML algorithms and Vision Language Action Models - Track record of deploying ML systems in manufacturing or production environments - Publications in top-tier ML/robotics conferences - Experience with low-level hardware interfaces and real-time control systems Nidus Technologies is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!