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We are Proximity - a global team of coders, designers, product managers, geeks and experts. We solve hard, long-term engineering problems and build cutting edge tech products.

About us

Born in 2019, Proximity Works is a global, fully distributed tech firm headquartered in San Francisco - with hubs across Mumbai, Dubai, Toronto, Stockholm, and Bengaluru. We’re in the business of solving high-stakes engineering challenges with AI-powered solutions tailored for industries like sports, media & entertainment, fintech, and enterprise platforms. From real-time game analytics and ticketing workflows to creative content generation, we help build software that serves millions every day.

About the Founders

At the helm is Hardik Jagda, CEO - a technologist with a startup DNA who brings clarity to complexity and a passion for building delightful experiences.

Milestones & Impact

• Trusted by some of the world’s biggest players - from major media & entertainment giants to one of the world’s largest cricket websites and the second-largest stock exchange in the world.
• Delivered game-changing tech: slashing content creation by 90%, doubling performance metrics for NASDAQ clients, and accelerating speed/performance wins for platforms like Dream11.

Culture & Why It Matters

• Fully distributed and flexible: work 100% remotely, design your own schedule, build habits that work for you and not the other way around.
• People-first culture: Community events, “Proxonaut battles,” monthly off-sites, and a liberal referral policy keep us connected even when we’re apart.
• High-trust environment: autonomy is encouraged. You’re empowered to act, learn fast, and iterate boldly. We know great work comes when talented people have space to think and create.

Founded in 2014 by Gajan Mohanarajah and Arudchelvan Krishnamoorthy, Rapyuta Robotics is a leading innovator in cloud robotics for warehouse automation. Headquartered in Tokyo with global offices including Bengaluru, we empower businesses to build, deploy, monitor, and scale autonomous mobile robot systems over the cloud.

Our platform, Rapyuta.io, manages everything from localization and motion planning to multi-robot coordination and fleet management. We also build hardware solutions like Pick-Assist AMRs (PA-AMR), Autonomous Forklifts (AFL), and Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS).

💰 Funding

• Raised ~$81 million across multiple rounds, including a Series C of JPY 6.4 billion in 2022
• Backed by leading global investors such as Goldman Sachs, SBI Investment, and Cyberdyne

✨What Sets Us Apart

• Cloud-First Robotics: Offloading heavy computation to the cloud allows simple, cost-effective robots to work smarter in fleets
• Scalable Architecture: Real-time dashboards, task allocation, path planning, and fleet health monitoring at scale
• Proven Deployments: Robotics solutions already in use with major logistics players in Japan and expanding globally
• Innovation Focus: Strong R&D and patents in multi-robot coordination, plus contributions to open-source robotics frameworks

🚀 Culture & Why Join

• Global, diverse teams: Colleagues from over 20 countries, bringing together expertise across robotics, AI, and cloud
• Impact from day one: Engineers own full features and see their work live in real robots used at scale
• Values-driven: A culture of openness, learning, and pushing boundaries between hardware, software, and cloud technologies

👉 Join us to shape the future of robotics and redefine how warehouses operate worldwide.

We are hiring for multiple clients

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