Head of AI & Robotics

Job Description

Head of AI & Robotics

Location: Silicon Valley, California, USA

UnitX is building the world’s best robotics product to accelerate human productivity in manufacturing. Since inception, UnitX has shipped 1,000+ mission-critical systems across 150+ leading manufacturers’ production lines, inspecting $2.8B worth of products annually with its AI inspection systems.

As the Head of AI & Robotics, you’ll lead a cross-functional team of software, hardware, and ML engineers to shape strategy and build next-generation AI robotics products. This role blends leadership, vision, and hands-on technical expertise to deploy real-world solutions that transform manufacturing at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the AI & Robotics roadmap from R&D to deployment.

• Lead development of AI models for vision, control, and decision-making.

• Architect real-time perception, manipulation, and motion planning systems.

• Build modular AI components scalable across robotic platforms.

• Define engineering best practices for data pipelines and model validation.

• Partner across teams to deliver reliable, production-ready systems.

• Stay ahead of cutting-edge research in robotics and AI.

• Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performance team.

Requirements:

• 8+ years in AI, robotics, or related domains, with 4+ years in leadership.

• Proven track record shipping AI-powered robotic systems.

• Expertise in computer vision, reinforcement learning, motion planning, or control.

• Skilled with PyTorch/TensorFlow, ROS2/DDS, and simulation tools (Isaac Sim, Gazebo).

• Strong integration knowledge across AI, firmware, and mechanical systems.

• PhD or MS in Robotics, CS, or Engineering (or equivalent experience).

Nice to Have:

• Industrial automation or factory experience.

• Real-time systems, sensor calibration, and hardware expertise.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: Competitive with equity options

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Unlimited PTO

• Daily meals provided

• High-growth startup culture

Head of AI & Robotics

Location: Silicon Valley, California, USA

UnitX is building the world’s best robotics product to accelerate human productivity in manufacturing. Since inception, UnitX has shipped 1,000+ mission-critical systems across 150+ leading manufacturers’ production lines, inspecting $2.8B worth of products annually with its AI inspection systems.

As the Head of AI & Robotics, you’ll lead a cross-functional team of software, hardware, and ML engineers to shape strategy and build next-generation AI robotics products. This role blends leadership, vision, and hands-on technical expertise to deploy real-world solutions that transform manufacturing at scale.

Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the AI & Robotics roadmap from R&D to deployment.

• Lead development of AI models for vision, control, and decision-making.

• Architect real-time perception, manipulation, and motion planning systems.

• Build modular AI components scalable across robotic platforms.

• Define engineering best practices for data pipelines and model validation.

• Partner across teams to deliver reliable, production-ready systems.

• Stay ahead of cutting-edge research in robotics and AI.

• Hire, mentor, and grow a high-performance team.

Requirements:

• 8+ years in AI, robotics, or related domains, with 4+ years in leadership.

• Proven track record shipping AI-powered robotic systems.

• Expertise in computer vision, reinforcement learning, motion planning, or control.

• Skilled with PyTorch/TensorFlow, ROS2/DDS, and simulation tools (Isaac Sim, Gazebo).

• Strong integration knowledge across AI, firmware, and mechanical systems.

• PhD or MS in Robotics, CS, or Engineering (or equivalent experience).

Nice to Have:

• Industrial automation or factory experience.

• Real-time systems, sensor calibration, and hardware expertise.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range: Competitive with equity options

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Unlimited PTO

• Daily meals provided

• High-growth startup culture