The opportunity
Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and advancing toward AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world environments. Working across the full model and systems stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors.
What you'll do
Partner directly with engineering during R&D to source components, qualify: vendors, and get quotes and samples turned around quickly, without waiting on a fully built-out process.
Build supplier relationships from scratch in categories that matter to us: today (and be willing to pick up new ones as our needs shift).
Evaluate quotes, lead times, and vendor capabilities well enough to make a: sound call even when the data is incomplete.
Be a cross functional partner that is able to work with legal, finance, and: the leadership team to gather approvals and remove roadblocks.
Help stand up the processes, tools, and vendor scorecards a growing supply: chain org actually needs. You won't be inheriting a mature system, you'll be helping build it.
As we move into NPI, work with engineering and quality to get designs ready: for production: DFM feedback, first-article inspection, pilot builds.
What they're looking for
- As we scale into high-volume manufacturing, help transition sourcing: relationships and processes from prototype-friendly vendors to production-grade suppliers and contract manufacturers.
- Flag risk early: single-source dependencies, long-lead components, supplier financial or quality issues — and bring solutions, not just problems.
- Strong reasoning ability and intellectual curiosity. You should be: comfortable digging into a new commodity or technology you don't know well and getting up to speed fast.
- Solid grounding in supply chain fundamentals: purchasing, negotiation, supplier management, basic understanding of manufacturing processes, even if your total years of experience are modest.
