# AI / ML Engineer at Nextera Robotics | DIDGE.ai

- Company: Nextera Robotics | DIDGE.ai (YC S20)
- What the company does: AI-native Robotics. Backed by Y Combinator.
- Company website: https://nexterarobotics.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Boston, MA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $210K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-04-27
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/nextera-robotics-didgeai/jobs/U3xCWig-ai-ml-engineer
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/nextera-robotics-didge-ai-ai-ml-engineer/

## About the role

Nextera Robotics | DIDGE.ai is a fast-growing Industrial Robotics and AI company founded at MIT. We build and deploy advanced AI systems and autonomous technologies for Fortune 500 clients. We are building a future where AI-native systems and robots handle repetitive, high-friction, and physically demanding work. We move fast with small, agile teams. Autonomy is expected. You’ll see your work go from idea to production and create real value in the field.

## What they're looking for

- 3+ years of proven academic or industry experience building AI systems
- Advanced “manual” coding and debugging skills (acquired during the “pre-agentic” era),
- Proficiency using modern AI-assisted development tools
- Solid problem-solving skills, strong ownership, and the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams
- Familiarity with data pipelines, model evaluation, and real-world ML workflows

Tags: Engineering