Technical Co-Founder/CTO

An early-stage robotics and AI startup is seeking an entrepreneurial Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Co-Founder to lead the development of cutting-edge AI solutions for robotic systems, making it easy for companies to apply physical AI to robotics. We focus on robotic manipulation with a mission to help engineers seamlessly integrate AI into real-world robots and drastically reduce the cost and complexity of robot programming and deployment compared to traditional methods. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape our technical vision and turn cutting-edge research into impactful products.

About the Role

They are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to join as a co-founder and lead the development of our AI-driven robotics solutions. In this role, you will define and execute the technology roadmap, driving innovation at the intersection of generative AI and robotics. The ideal candidate is a passionate, hands-on leader with deep expertise in software engineering and AI (especially in robotics). They excel at translating a shared product vision into actionable technical requirements and can guide the company through early challenges and rapid growth.

Location: Boston, MA - Hybrid Onsite

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership Design and oversee the development of scalable AI infrastructure for robotics applications.

Build, mentor, and scale a technical team

Lead product development and drive innovation from prototypes to production in the application of physical AI to robotics

Lead and manage a team of contractors, growing the technical team as the company scales.

Foster a collaborative, startup-oriented culture to achieve technical milestones.

Represent the company in investor and strategic conversations

Provide technical insights and demonstrate a clear vision for the product roadmap and market applications.

Inform and refine product-market fit through customer and field engagement

Collaborate with co-founder to ensure alignment with strategic goals.

Work hands-on with early customers on pilot deployments and feedback loops

Stay current on advances in robot foundation models (RFMs), Imitation Learning (IL), and Vision Language Action (VLA) AI models.

Qualifications

Strong background in software engineering, AI development, and infrastructure design

Advanced degree (PhD preferred) in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience in AI-focused software engineering

Deep knowledge of AI for robotics, including foundation models and generative AI

Industry experience with robotics, manipulation, and/or automation systems preferred

Demonstrated ability to lead teams ideally in early-stage, high growth environments

Strong communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non-technical audiences

Grit, passion, and conviction to navigate challenges and drive long-term success

Don't meet all of the requirements? Apply and drop a note as to why you think you'd be a great fit!

Ph.D. candidates or researchers transitioning into startup roles are welcome to apply.

Our client is unable to sponsor visas at this time.