VP of Robotics
Core team
$1.5M - $4M/yr compensation
Required Skills
Robotics Software
Robotics Data
Robotics Research
Job Description
Job Title: VP of Robotics
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote
Job Summary:
Join us as the inaugural VP of Robotics and lead the charge in shaping the future of robotics intelligence. Our team has already made big contributions in partnership with leading AI labs, driving innovation at the forefront of artificial intelligence. Now, we are taking the next big leap — building a cutting-edge Robotics Data Engine that will redefine how robotics-related data is collected, processed, and leveraged.
In this pivotal role, you will establish and lead the Robotics department from the ground up, working directly with the CEO and collaborating with world-class AI researchers and engineers.
What You'll Do:
- Lead the development, strategy, and execution of the robotics data engine department.
- Conduct and oversee cutting-edge research on robotics software and data-driven solutions.
- Design and implement robust processes for managing, analyzing, and deriving insights from large-scale robotics data.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, engineering, and leadership teams to align robotics data initiatives with business objectives.
- Recruit, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of robotics data specialists and engineers.
- Establish best practices for data handling, security, and compliance within the robotics context.
- Communicate research progress, technical concepts, and strategic updates clearly and effectively to stakeholders, including the CEO.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience in robotics research, robotics software engineering, or working extensively with robotics-related data.
- Deep familiarity with robotics software frameworks, algorithms, and data processing pipelines.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a passion for clear, effective documentation and stakeholder engagement.
- Demonstrated leadership in building or scaling technical teams and departments.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, particularly in data-centric environments.
- Ability to bridge technical and business perspectives, translating research into actionable strategies.
- Experience working in remote and cross-functional team environments.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (PhD or Master’s) in Robotics, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
- Track record of publications, patents, or significant contributions to robotics data research.
About micro1
micro1 is a data engine that helps AI labs train foundational models and enterprises build AI agents. We provide frontier evaluations and reinforcement learning environments used to improve LLM capabilities, as well as contextual evaluations used to monitor and improve AI agents in enterprise settings. Our data engine includes an AI recruiter agent that sources and vets domain experts, a data platform that enables rapid production of high-quality training data, and a pipeline performance system that ensures both quality and velocity.
Our goal is to have 1 billion people doing meaningful work by contributing their expertise to the development of frontier AI models. We’ve raised $40M+ in funding, and our AI recruiter has powered more than 1 million AI-led interviews as our global network of experts expands to form the human intelligence layer for AGI.