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Job Title: VP of EngineeringLocation: New York, NY (Hybrid)Salary: $250,000 – $350,000 base + equity + bonusAbout The OpportunityA stealth-mode company at the forefront of humanoid robotics is seeking a visionary VP of Engineering to lead the development of its next-generation robotic platform. This role combines strategic leadership with deep technical involvement across hardware and software - driving forward an ambitious roadmap to bring advanced humanoid robots into real-world environments.This is your opportunity to lead a top-tier team in solving hard, meaningful problems that sit at the intersection of mechanical systems, AI, autonomy, and human-robot interaction.What You'll DoLeadership & Strategy

• Set the vision for our robotics stack- guiding architecture, systems design, and integration.
• Build and lead high-performing engineering teams across mechanical, electrical, embedded, and software disciplines.
• Collaborate closely with executive leadership to align engineering execution with business goals.
• Champion best practices in system development, technical program management, and team scaling.

Technical Oversight

• Own the full robot architecture, balancing trade-offs across sensors, compute, actuation, and autonomy.
• Oversee the design and implementation of motion planning, perception, control systems, and SLAM.
• Guide development of embedded and real-time systems for performance-critical behavior.
• Ensure all hardware and software components meet safety, reliability, and performance

ExperienceWhat We're Looking For:

• 10+ years in robotics, with experience shipping full-stack robotic systems.
• Prior leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams, ideally within humanoid, legged, or manipulation-focused robotics.
• A track record of turning R&D into deployed, real-world systems.

Technical Expertise

• Strong foundation in robotic control, planning, kinematics, and mechatronic systems.
• Proficient in C++, Python, and ROS2.
• Experience with embedded systems (RTOS, microcontrollers, FPGA), sensor fusion, and actuator control.
• Familiarity with simulation tools like Gazebo, Isaac Sim, Mujoco, or Webots.
• Bonus: Exposure to reinforcement learning or generative AI for robotics.

Compensation & BenefitsWe believe the best people deserve the best package:

• Performance-based bonuses
• Platinum healthcare (100% coverage for employee and dependents)
• Dental and vision coverage
• Unlimited PTO with a 3-week minimum encouragement
• 401(k) with company match
• Relocation support for candidates moving to New York
• Annual wellness stipend ($2,500/year)
• Professional development budget ($3,000/year)
• Paid parental leave (16 weeks)

Join UsIf you're ready to define the next frontier in robotics and lead the charge in building humanoid systems that matter - we want to hear from you!Confidential applications welcome.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelExecutive

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionEngineering and Information Technology
• IndustriesStaffing and Recruiting

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