Evolution USA · 4 hours ago
Director of Robotics Engineering
Evolution USA is an innovative robotics organization pushing the boundaries of autonomous systems. They are seeking a highly skilled Director of Robotics Engineering to lead its growing technical teams, owning the strategy, architecture, and execution of next-generation robotic platforms.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow a world-class robotics engineering team spanning software, mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines
Own the robotics software and systems roadmap, ensuring alignment with company vision and customer needs
Drive the development of advanced robotic systems, including perception, motion planning, manipulation, embedded systems, and autonomy
Oversee hands‑on architecture and code reviews, especially in C++ for real-time, high-performance robotic applications
Establish engineering best practices, safety standards, and robust development processes
Partner with Product, Operations, and R&D to deliver reliable, production-ready robotics solutions
Manage program timelines, budgets, resourcing, and strategic vendor relationships
Foster a culture of engineering rigor, creativity, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
10+ years in robotics engineering, autonomous systems, or complex hardware–software products
5+ years leading engineering teams or technical organizations
Strong software engineering background with hands-on expertise in C++ (required)
Proven experience delivering complex robotic systems involving perception, controls, manipulation, or navigation
Deep understanding of real-time systems, embedded architectures, and hardware–software integration
Strong communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration capabilities
U.S. Citizenship or Green Card required (due to project and compliance requirements)
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Robotics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field
Company
Evolution USA
Evolution is an award-winning specialist tech recruitment consultancy with offices in USA, Singapore, Sydney, Germany and UK.
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase