Generalist
The Software Engineer: ML Optimization role at Generalist focuses on driving significant performance improvements in both training and on-robot inference stacks for embodied foundation models. The position involves implementing advanced ML, hardware, and software optimizations to achieve step-function gains in transformer and diffusion-based architectures. This role requires deep expertise in optimizing various system components, from CUDA kernels to network and CPU bottlenecks.
Headquarters
San Mateo, California, United States
Company Size
1-10 employees
Founded
2024
Generalist is a frontier AI research and product company building general intelligence for the physical world. The company develops embodied foundation models, such as GEN-1 and GEN-1.5, that enable robots to learn and perform tasks across a wide range of physical environments and end effectors. Generalist operates at the intersection of physical AI and robotics, targeting industries including factories, warehouses, laboratories, and beyond.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
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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