Vice President of Engineering

Location : Boston, MA, San Francisco, CA (Relocation assistance available) Salary : $300k+ base salary, equity package, and comprehensive benefits. About the Client An elite, venture-backed robotics company is seeking a VP of Hardware to join a world-class team of pioneers in Boston/San Francisco. The company is building next-generation intelligent robotic systems capable of operating safely and autonomously in complex, real-world environments. Combining advances in AI, perception, control, and hardware, they're creating technology with the potential to transform industries facing some of the world's biggest labour and productivity challenges. As the company enters its next phase of growth, this role offers an experienced hardware leader the opportunity to shape both the product and the engineering team, leading the design and delivery of sophisticated robotic platforms from concept through production. Key Responsibilities Hardware Strategy & Roadmap : Define and own the hardware strategy across mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering, aligned with the company's broader robotics and AI roadmap. Team Leadership : Build, lead, and scale a high-performing hardware engineering organisation across mechanical, electrical, and systems disciplines. Product Development : Lead the design and development of sophisticated robotic platforms from concept through production. Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner closely with AI, robotics, and software teams to ensure hardware enables breakthrough autonomous capabilities. Manufacturing & Scaling : Own the transition from prototype to reliable, at-scale manufacturing and commercial deployment. Qualifications & Requirements Education : BS, MS, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a closely related technical field. Leadership Experience : A proven track record building and leading high-performing hardware engineering teams. Technical Depth : Deep expertise in complex electromechanical or robotic systems design, from concept through production. Product Delivery : A history of taking complex hardware products from prototype to commercial deployment at scale. Cross-Disciplinary Fluency : Strong understanding of how hardware interacts with software, AI, and controls in complex robotic systems. Executive Presence : Experience operating at an executive level, shaping strategy and communicating with senior leadership and investors. $300k+ base salary, equity package, and comprehensive benefits. Full relocation support to the Boston/San Francisco area. The chance to shape both the product and engineering organisation of a category-defining robotics company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Insight Recruitment