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Viam builds the software infrastructure layer that connects the physical and digital worlds of robotics. Its platform provides developers and engineers with a unified environment to integrate sensors and cameras, deploy AI models for perception and interaction, and manage robotic systems at scale - moving from a single prototype to thousands of production units without rewriting code. The technical scope spans robotics, AI, computer vision, and sensor integration, addressing a fundamental bottleneck in the field: the gap between a working prototype and a deployable fleet.

The platform's design philosophy targets a broad spectrum of practitioners. Tools are built to be powerful enough for enterprise-grade deployments while remaining accessible to individual developers and weekend tinkerers. This approach reflects a conviction that robotics innovation should not be gated by institutional resources - anyone with a viable idea should be able to build and scale a robotic system.

Industry applications already include manufacturing, such as boat production, and sports and entertainment venues, demonstrating the platform's versatility across verticals. By abstracting away infrastructure complexity, Viam enables engineering teams to focus on the domain-specific problems that differentiate their products rather than rebuilding foundational plumbing for every new deployment.

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Director, Forward Deployed Engineering

Viam

New York, United States (Hybrid)

$225–275K Yearly2 days ago

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