Seeking Mechanical Robotics (Humanoid) engineers to build intelligent, embodied systems that operate in the real world. Impact company direction, advance your career, and collaborate with portfolio companies to develop humanoid robotic hardware and systems.
To further our commitment to driving the growth of S32's portfolio companies, we are looking for Robotics / Humanoid Engineers who are passionate about building intelligent, embodied systems that can operate in the real world.
If you are excited about making a significant impact, shaping a company's direction, and advancing your career, we would love to connect and discuss potential opportunities.
About us: S32 is a venture capital firm investing at the frontiers of technology. Founded by Bill Maris, the team has vast experience building iconic companies. Our goal is to accelerate the discovery, development, and distribution of revolutionary technologies that improve the human condition. We invest across the entirety of technology, including artificial intelligence, robotics, enterprise software, cybersecurity, fintech, quantum computing, computational biology, and biotechnology.
The base pay range for this role is $160,000 – $260,000 per year.
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