Director of Engineering, Physical AI

Scale AI · San Francisco

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Company
Scale AI
Location
San Francisco
Salary
$302,400 — $378,000
Posted
July 28, 2026

About this job

Director of Engineering, Physical AI Role Overview The Director of Engineering will report to the General Manager of Physical AI, and will be responsible for leading a multi-disciplinary engineering organization. In this senior leadership role, you will own the execution of the Physical AI Data Engine — the platform powering the next generation of Physical AI/Embodied AI. You will collaborate closely with Operations and GTM to guide product direction and help solve the data bottleneck that stands between today's robotics research and real-world deployment. This role requires significant ownership in a fast-paced environment and you will motivate internal teams to set the pace for business growth. Travel will come into play.

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