Job Description
Job Description
An early-stage robotics and AI startup is seeking an entrepreneurial Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-Founder to lead the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for robotic systems, making it easy for companies to apply physical AI to robotics. We focus on robotic manipulation with a mission to help engineers seamlessly integrate AI into real-world robots and drastically reduce the cost and complexity of robot programming and deployment compared to traditional methods. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape our technical vision and turn cutting-edge research into impactful products.
About the Role
They are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join as a co-founder and lead the development of our AI-driven robotics solutions. In this role, you will define and execute the technology roadmap, driving innovation at the intersection of generative AI and robotics. The ideal candidate is a passionate, hands-on leader with deep expertise in software engineering and AI (especially in robotics). They excel at translating a shared product vision into actionable technical requirements and can guide the company through early challenges and rapid growth.
Location: Boston, MA - Hybrid Onsite
Key Responsibilities
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Technical Leadership Design and oversee the development of scalable AI infrastructure for robotics applications.
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Build, mentor, and scale a technical team
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Lead product development and drive innovation from prototypes to production in the application of physical AI to robotics
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Lead and manage a team of contractors, growing the technical team as the company scales.
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Foster a collaborative, startup-oriented culture to achieve technical milestones.
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Represent the company in investor and strategic conversations
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Provide technical insights and demonstrate a clear vision for the product roadmap and market applications.
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Inform and refine product-market fit through customer and field engagement
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Collaborate with co-founder to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
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Work hands-on with early customers on pilot deployments and feedback loops
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Stay current on advances in robot foundation models (RFMs), Imitation Learning (IL), and Vision Language Action (VLA) AI models.
Qualifications
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Strong background in software engineering, AI development, and infrastructure design
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Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience in AI-focused software engineering
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Deep knowledge of AI for robotics, including foundation models and generative AI
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Industry experience with robotics, manipulation, and/or automation systems preferred
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Demonstrated ability to lead teams ideally in early-stage, high growth environments
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Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical audiences
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Grit, passion, and conviction to navigate challenges and drive long-term success
Don't meet all of the requirements? Apply and drop a note as to why you think you'd be a great fit!
Ph.D. candidates or researchers transitioning into startup roles are welcome to apply.
Our client is unable to sponsor visas at this time.