Intrinsic is a robotics software and AI company at Alphabet. Our mission is to make industrial robotics accessible and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a multidisciplinary team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.
Intrinsic is a robotics software and AI company at Alphabet. Our mission is to make industrial robotics accessible and usable for millions more businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers. We are a multidisciplinary team of engineers, roboticists, designers, and technologists who are passionate about unlocking the creative and economic potential of industrial robotics.
Owner: Operates within Alphabet (graduated from X; described as an Alphabet 'Other Bet')
What they build: Robotics software and AI platform (Flowstate developer environment; Intrinsic Intelligence capabilities)
Mission: Make industrial robotics easier to program, deploy, and operate for many more businesses and developers
Notable moves: Acquired commercial divisions of Open Robotics and incorporated NVIDIA technology into Flowstate
Headcount: ~291 employees
Reported funding: Dealroom lists a $113M Series A (Jul 2021)
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Company Overview
Problem Domain
Industrial robotics software and automation
Industry
Software Development
Tech Stack
Python
C++
Low-code behavior trees
Digital twin developer environment
NVIDIA technologies
Perception
Motion planning
Sensor-based control
Funding Track Record
Series A- Jul 2021
$113M
Dealroom lists a $113M Series A in Jul 2021
Investor Signal
“Primary corporate backer: Alphabet (Intrinsic is described as Alphabet-owned/an Alphabet 'Other Bet')”
Founders
What we do
Join the Team
Senior Software Engineer
On-SiteSan Francisco Bay Area, US
On-Site • San Francisco Bay Area, US
Who you are
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Operations Research, or equivalent practical experience
5 years of professional software development experience, including proficiency in C++ and Python
Experience modeling and solving scheduling problems using optimization tools
Experience integrating software with industrial systems (e.g., MES, inventory management) or AI-based tools
Familiarity with distributed frameworks and multi-agent orchestration
PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, Operations Research, or a related field
Deep understanding of deliberation frameworks and modelling workflows
Experience working with specific material handling hardware such as AMRs or mobile manipulators
Knowledge of ROS 2 with experience deploying it in production systems
Background in graph search, motion planning, or discrete optimization
Experience developing agentic AI systems
What the job involves
As a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Planning and Orchestration, you will play a critical role in building the factory of the future
You will work independently to model flexible job shop scheduling problems and implement the solvers necessary for next-generation job scheduling
Your work will focus on building a flexible and dynamic orchestration system that commands AI-powered workcells and material handling systems, including AMRs, mobile manipulators, and conveyors
By solving complex multi-agent orchestration and load balancing challenges, you will help ensure optimal production schedules and the overall success of Intrinsic's manufacturing solutions
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
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Design and implement solvers for job scheduling to drive optimal production schedule generation
Build a dynamic orchestration system to execute plans across diverse hardware, including mobile manipulators and conveyors
Integrate orchestration and planning layers with external systems such as MES and inventory management software to synchronize operations
Integrate generative AI tools to improve operational efficiency
Employee assistance programs focused on mental health
Workplace accommodations for physical or mental health concerns
Access to mental health apps
Competitive compensation package that includes base salary, an annual performance bonus target, and equity
401(k) and regional retirement plans
Student loan reimbursement
Paid time off, including vacation, bereavement, jury duty, sick leave, parental leave, disability, and holidays
Hybrid work model that balances in-person collaboration and productivity with individual flexibility
