Runtime Generalist Engineer
Physical Intelligence
About this role
A Runtime Generalist Engineer at Physical Intelligence is responsible for engineering low-latency, high-throughput systems that support real-time performance of physical intelligence models. This role involves optimizing sensor and actuator pipelines, building OS-level capabilities in Linux, and developing reliable video streaming systems while collaborating with researchers and engineers across multiple domains to ensure seamless production integration. The engineer must possess strong skills in C++, Rust, or Python, and have experience with Linux systems programming, real-time systems, and profiling tools to enhance overall system performance under strict latency constraints.
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About Physical Intelligence
physicalintelligence.companyPhysical Intelligence (π) is at the forefront of integrating general-purpose AI into the physical realm. Comprising a diverse team of engineers, scientists, and roboticists, the company develops advanced foundation models and learning algorithms for today's robots and future physically-actuated devices. By focusing on real-time action chunking, knowledge insulation, and efficient training methods, Physical Intelligence aims to enhance robotic capabilities and generalize their actions to adapt to various environments and tasks. The company is backed by prominent investors, including Jeff Bezos and OpenAI, underscoring its potential impact on AI-driven robotics.
Recent company news
Robotics Startup Physical Intelligence Valued at $5.6 Billion in New Funding
Nov 20, 2025
A peek inside Physical Intelligence, the startup building Silicon Valley's buzziest robot brains
1 month ago
Robotics Startup Physical Intelligence in Talks to Raise at $5 Billion Valuation
Sep 10, 2025
Physical Intelligence raises $600M to advance robot foundation models
Nov 25, 2025
Jeff Bezos-backed Physical Intelligence raises $600M to improve its AI robot brains
Nov 20, 2025
About Physical Intelligence
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$207k – $276k
per year
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