Vice President, Robotics
Company: Aescape, Inc.
Location: Boston
Posted on: November 6, 2024
Job Description:
This role is based in our NYC or San Fran office. (We're open to
remote in Boston)Aescape is a pioneering lifestyle robotics company
that recently announced the world's first commercially available,
fully automated AI-powered massage experience. We are in a period
of rapid growth, launching our category-transforming product
throughout 2024 with global leaders in hospitality, wellness,
sports and fitness.Publications like , , , , and have covered our
news, with remarkable enthusiasm.We are looking for a visionary
Vice President, Robotics to lead our Controls, Motion Planning,
Task Planning, and Perception teams. As a key member of our
leadership team in this newly-created role, you will be responsible
for driving the development and implementation of cutting-edge
algorithms and technologies that power our robotic systems. We're
looking for a strategic thinker, a technical expert, and a
collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic
environment.Backed by $85M in funding from investors like Valor
Equity Partners (an early investor in Tesla and SpaceX), we've
assembled a team of top talent across connected hardware and
fitness from industry giants like Amazon, Apple, Peloton, Tonal,
Uber, The New York Knicks, and more to bring people and robotics
together for better living.This is an opportunity to shape the
future of robotics by driving innovation and establishing Aescape
as a visionary thought leader in the field. If you're interested in
learning more, please apply.What You'll Do
- Organize, lead, and mentor the robotics engineering team in the
design, development, and implementation of advanced perception,
control algorithms, motion planning algorithms, and task planning
strategies.
- Define and drive the overall technical strategy and roadmap for
robotics controls, motion planning, and task planning, ensuring
alignment with business objectives and market needs with a focus on
delivery and execution.
- Develop scalable hiring strategies, lead recruitment efforts,
implement effective onboarding and training programs, and promote
continuous learning and innovation while prioritizing team
satisfaction and retention.
- Foster our culture of cross-functional collaboration, including
hardware engineering, software engineering, product management, and
program management, to ensure delivery of massage experiences that
exceed member expectations.
- Own and drive robotics innovation through investments in an
R&D function, establishing partnerships with
universities/research labs, and actively showcasing the company's
robotics advancements at conferences and industry events.What
You'll Bring
- Master's or PhD preferred degree in Robotics, Computer Science,
Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Successful track record of leading engineering teams shipping
robotics products into production environments.
- Experienced in leading, coordinating, motivating, and mentoring
robotics engineering teams of 20 or more, with a proven track
record in hiring and team development.
- Thought leadership and achievements in robotics research,
development, and innovation, with a focus on controls, motion
planning, and task planning.
- Proficient in core robotics technologies such as deep
reinforcement learning, imitation learning, object detection,
semantic segmentation, and SLAM, with a demonstrated ability to
apply these in practical robotics contexts.
- Experience or strong interest in state-of-the-art robotics
techniques such as graph neural networks, sim-to-real transfer
learning, explainable AI for robotic systems, advanced deep
reinforcement learning methodologies (e.g., distributional
reinforcement learning, meta-learning), cutting-edge object
detection and semantic segmentation techniques (e.g., instance
segmentation, panoptic segmentation), and state-of-the-art SLAM
approaches optimized for dynamic and complex environments (e.g.,
graph-based SLAM, learning-based SLAM).
- Deep expertise in robotics algorithms and software development,
including, but not limited to:
- Control theory and algorithms (e.g., PID control, adaptive
control, robust control).
- Motion planning algorithms (e.g., sampling-based methods,
optimization-based methods, trajectory generation).
- Behavior planning and recommendation systems (e.g.,
reinforcement learning, Markov Decision Processes, Bayesian
modeling).
- Experience with robotics simulation tools and frameworks (e.g.,
ROS, Gazebo, Drake, V-REP).
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills,
with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve ambitious
goals.Bonus Points
- Experience in medical device development or in regulated
environments, demonstrating adeptness in meeting strict compliance
standards and ensuring product safety.
- Proficiency in developing safety-critical systems, emphasizing
a strong understanding of risk assessment and mitigation
strategies.
- Established expertise in creating and maintaining custom
tooling for robotics applications, exemplified by the ability to
enhance operational efficiency and address specific project
needs.What's In It For You
- Join a trailblazing tech company anticipated to transform the
massage industry.
- The chance to make a difference with a product that empowers
healthier and happier living.
- Team culture driven by passion, ambition, empowerment,
inclusion, curiosity, and fun!
- We'll grow together - your personal and professional growth are
equally important.
- An environment that empowers individuals, emboldens teams, and
rewards achievement.
- Early stage equity in a company led by serial entrepreneurs
with multiple exits.
- Employee Medical, vision, and dental insurance premiums covered
by Aescape.
- 401k with 4% company match.
- Unlimited vacation, generous parental leave.
- Working late? Dinner is on us.
- Competitive pay + bonus + equity plan. The salary range for the
role is $255,000-$345,000+.Begin Your Aescape Career JourneyAt
Aescape, we're on a mission to redefine self-care for a better
world, and we're seeking trailblazers to join us on this journey.
We're inspired by individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager
to learn. We value diverse perspectives and resourceful, determined
individuals who are committed to making a difference. At Aescape,
we empower people to reach their full potential, just as our
product empowers better living. If you're ready to innovate,
create, and make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team.YOUR
JOURNEY. YOUR AESCAPE.
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