Principal Systems Architect

Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications. 

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries. The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do. We believe that providing a universal basic income will eventually be a true evolution of our civilization.

Solution

As the demands on our built environment rise, labour shortages loom. With the world’s workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed. By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs.

What You’ll Do:

Develop and implement technical strategies aligned with the company’s mission and long-term goals.
Collaborate with cross-functional leads and subject matter experts to architect robust, scalable systems that satisfy product requirements.
Define and manage system-level requirements and ensure alignment across all engineering teams.
Create and maintain system documentation, including block diagrams, interface specifications, and design narratives.
Present architectural directions, trade-offs, and technical roadmaps to the leadership team.
Lead trade studies and apply structured, evidence-based decision-making to guide critical design choices.
Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, ensuring architectural efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices relevant to robotic system design.
Establish technical standards and best practices, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and safety guidelines.
Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle.
Guide system integration efforts and coordinate with mechanical, electrical, software, and AI teams.
Support system integration efforts to ensure high system performance and reliability.

We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
15+ years relevant industry experience in technical leadership positions, including 5+ years of experience in system architecture design, preferably in robotics or complex embedded systems.
Strong knowledge of robotic system design, including kinematics, dynamics, control algorithms, and perception systems.
Proficiency in hardware-software co-design, real-time computing, and middleware frameworks
Experience with AI/ML integration, sensor fusion, and autonomous decision-making systems.
Familiarity with embedded systems, microcontrollers, FPGAs, and high-performance computing platforms.
Understanding of wireless communication protocols, power management strategies, and battery technologies.
Experience with system simulation tools such as Gazebo, Simulink, or similar modeling environments.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage trade-offs between performance, cost, and complexity

What We Offer:

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy

How to Apply

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Simulation Engineer

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

Solution

What You’ll Do:

Develop real-time human pose and intent estimation algorithms.
Design and maintain adaptive protective-stop envelopes.
Integrate proximity sensing models into safety logic.
Collaborate with controls and safety teams to ensure human-aware behaviors.
Validate the perception stack in simulation and mock physical environments.

We’re Looking For:

5+ years in perception for robotics or autonomous systems.
Strong experience in computer vision, human pose estimation, and intent prediction.
Knowledge of safety-related perception standards.
Proficiency with machine learning frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow).
Experience integrating perception into real-time safety systems.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy

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Senior/Staff functional safety engineer

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

Solution

What You’ll Do:

Bring up lock-step MCU/SoC safety compute systems.
Implement watchdogs, fail-safes, and deterministic real-time OS pathways.
Develop secure update and recovery mechanisms.
Ensure reliable execution of safety functions under fault conditions.
Integrate embedded safety systems with perception and control layers.

We’re Looking For:

8+ years in embedded systems for safety-critical applications.
Proficiency with lock-step architectures, real-time operating systems, and safety watchdog design.
Knowledge of safety communication protocols.
Experience with functional safety design for embedded hardware/software.
Strong debugging and low-level firmware skills.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy

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Senior Control & Fault-Tolerant Motion Engineer

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

Solution

What You’ll Do:

Design dual-path control architectures with graceful degradation modes (freeze, retract, sit/kneel, safe fall).
Implement redundancy and failover strategies.
Integrate motion control with the safety envelope.
Test control resilience in hardware-in-loop and simulation environments.
Ensure compliance with safety performance KPIs..

We’re Looking For:

8+ years in control systems for robotics.
Expertise in redundant and fault-tolerant control.
Experience with real-time control software and safety-critical motion planning.
Familiarity with hardware-in-loop testing.
Knowledge of safety standards for robotic motion systems.

What We Offer:

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy

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Principal Safety Architect / Technical Lead

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

Vision

Solution

What You’ll Do:

Lead top-level hazard analysis for bipedal humanoid systems in home environments.
Map ISO/UL compliance requirements and maintain the system safety concept.
Establish gating criteria for safety milestones.
Oversee safety requirements cascade across perception, control, and hardware.
Coordinate the safety certification pathway with notified bodies.
Integrate safety considerations into simulation, hardware, and control subsystems.

We’re Looking For:

10+ years in robotics or safety-critical systems.
Proven track record in functional safety (e.g. IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 13482).
Experience leading cross-disciplinary technical teams.
Strong systems engineering background.
Prior experience with safety case development and certification processes

What We Offer:

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy

How to Apply

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Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha—our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots—and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

About The Role

As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer on the Core Platform team, you’ll play a key part in turning ambitious, open-ended ideas into high-performing, real-world robotics solutions. Your work will span hands-on design, collaborative prototyping, and technical validation, driving innovation in mechanisms, and structures. You’ll develop detailed CAD models and documentation, ensure manufacturability and safety, and work closely with cross-disciplinary teams and vendors—all while adapting to rapidly evolving project needs. This is an opportunity for creative engineers who thrive on solving complex problems and shaping the future of robotic design.

What You’ll Do:

Interpret Open-Ended Design Requirements: Help transform broad project requirements into detailed, pragmatic design specifications for new systems and components.
Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work with engineers from various disciplines to brainstorm, design, and develop prototype robots that meet challenging performance targets.
Innovate with Mechanisms and Structures: Design and refine innovative mechanisms, interfaces, and structures that elevate robot performance, from energy-absorbing crash protection to ergonomic robot coverings.
CAD Design & Documentation: Create and manage CAD models, engineering drawings, assembly documentation, and test plans for parts and assemblies.
Analysis and Validation: Perform necessary analyses on new designs, validate them through bench tests, and ensure that they meet all performance, safety, and manufacturability standards.
Troubleshoot and Implement Solutions: Identify and resolve design issues by determining root causes and implementing effective corrective and preventative measures.
Vendor Management: Collaborate with external vendors for components and assemblies that require outsourcing, ensuring that third-party designs meet Humanoid’s stringent requirements.
Adapt to Changing Needs: Stay flexible and responsive to changing project requirements while maintaining a team-first, collaborative mindset.

We’re Looking For:

BSME with 5+ years of relevant experience
Experience designing high‑performance mechanical structures, motion mechanisms, and integrated systems, ideally in robotics or comparable high‑precision fields.
Advanced proficiency in CAD software (NX, SolidWorks, Creo etc.) with experience in FEA and topology optimization. We use Solidworks.
Strong understanding of ASME drafting standards, including GD&T (Y14.5-2018).
Experience transitioning designs from early concepts (NPI, EVT, DVT) to production.
Familiarity with production processes such as casting, sheet metal, stamping, hydroforming, composites, and compliant energy-absorbing structures.
Experience designing lightweight, high-performance structures, compliant mechanisms, and flexible energy-absorbing designs.
Creative and collaborative thinking with a team-first mentality.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive health coverage for US‑based employees, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, with virtual care and employee assistance resources.
Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of PTO (accrued), separate sick leave, and paid company holidays.
401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
Equity included–we believe builders should share in what they build.
Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office.
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.

For this role in Massachusetts, the expected base salary range is $160K–$215K USD per year; your placement in that range depends on how your experience maps to our internal leveling.

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Senior Electrical Design Engineer

We are looking for a Senior Electrical Design Engineer to join our team based in Vancouver, CA.

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

About the Role

As a Senior Electrical Engineer at Humanoid, you will design and develop electrical systems that power and control advanced robotic platforms, focusing on sensors, compute architecture, and power systems. You will apply strong circuit analysis skills to review designs, troubleshoot issues, and ensure reliability, while creating schematics and PCB layouts in Altium. In addition, you will develop firmware in C and HDL for embedded systems, use Linux for system integration and testing, and leverage lab equipment to validate performance. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will help ensure seamless integration of electrical systems within the overall robotics platform.

What You’ll Do

Develop electrical systems that power and control Humanoid’s advanced robots, with a focus on sensors, compute architecture, and power systems.
Use strong circuit analysis fundamentals to review electrical designs, conduct failure analysis, and troubleshoot complex electrical systems.
Create detailed schematics and PCB layouts using Altium, ensuring the designs meet the performance, reliability, and manufacturability standards required for robotics.
Write firmware in C and HDL to program microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs, testing and refining embedded designs to ensure optimal performance.
Utilize your knowledge of command-line Linux to configure networks, run software, and interface with robots for testing and validation.
Use a variety of lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, DMMs, power supplies, programmable loads, and spectrum analyzers, to validate designs and solve complex electrical engineering challenges.
Work closely with mechanical engineers, software developers, and other team members to integrate electrical systems with robotics hardware, ensuring seamless operation and performance.

We’re Looking For

We are looking for talented candidates who have great fundamentals in electrical engineering and humanoid robotics. Here is a list of expertise or experience that would be a valuable asset to our team. You don’t need to have experience in ALL of these areas to be considered for this position. Candidates with any of the following technical expertise can be considered.
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
Experience with high-speed data technologies such as PCIE, Ethernet, EtherCAT and/or other communication protocols in PCB-based devices and systems.
Experience developing power regulation and distribution systems, including particular expertise with short-circuit protection systems, switching power supplies, and creative power management technologies.
Proficiency with PCB design tools (e.g., Altium) for schematic capture and layout.
Familiarity with embedded programming, including C, HDL, and other relevant languages for microcontrollers, DSPs, and FPGAs.
Working knowledge of circuit simulation, analysis, and debugging techniques, including the use of oscilloscopes, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers.
Experience with Python, C++, LabView, or MATLAB for automation and testing.
Knowledge of SolidWorks or similar mechanical CAD tools.
Familiarity with Verilog or VHDL for hardware design and simulation.
Experience in building Linux kernels and modifying or writing device drivers.

What We Offer

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
Ability to solve some of the most complex systems engineering challenges in robotics.
Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
Comprehensive extended health benefits starting on your first day, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support.
Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office.

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Mechanical Design Engineer – Robotic Hand

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Mechanical Design Engineer to join our innovative team in Vancouver.

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

About the Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop advanced humanoid robots. The ideal candidate will have expertise in mechanical design, system integration, and GD&T based on ASME Y14.5, along with experience in optimizing robotic systems for performance and manufacturability.

What You’ll Do

Develop components for humanoid robots (e.g., frames, actuators, joints) using CAD software, applying GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5) to ensure precision and manufacturability.
Design robotic linkages and mechanisms with a focus on efficient motion and performance optimization.
Choose materials and manufacturing methods that balance strength, weight, and cost, ensuring feasibility and reliability.
Lead the prototyping phase, utilizing tools like 3D printing and CNC machining to validate designs.
Work with electrical engineers and software developers to integrate mechanical components into robotic systems.
Ensure designs meet safety standards, conducting risk assessments and applying necessary safety features.
Perform mechanical testing to verify design performance and durability.
Produce detailed technical documentation, including drawings, specifications, and BOMs, adhering to GD&T principles.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals.

We’re Looking For

Strong background in mechanical design, statics, dynamics, and material science.
Skilled in CAD tools (SolidWorks), with the ability to apply GD&T (ASME Y14.5) to designs.
Familiarity with manufacturing methods like CNC machining, 3D printing, and injection molding.
Hands-on experience building and testing prototypes.
Understanding of safety standards (e.g., ISO 10218) and risk assessment.
Strong analytical skills to tackle complex engineering challenges.
Clear verbal and written communication for effective teamwork.

What We Offer

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
Ability to solve some of the most complex systems engineering challenges in robotics.
Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
Comprehensive extended health benefits starting on your first day, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support.
Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office.

How to Apply

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Control Engineer (Low-level)

Our Mission

At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.

About the Role

We are looking for a Control Engineer to join our Control Team in Vancouver, focusing on low-level control development for robotic actuation systems.
You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and validating joint- and actuator-level controllers that deliver high precision, responsiveness, and safety for complex robotic mechanisms.

The ideal candidate has a solid background in control theory and strong software engineering skills in C++. You will work closely with other control and hardware engineers to model, tune, and optimize the behavior of real robots and their subsystems (i.e. limbs and end-effectors).

What You’ll Do

Low-level Control Development

Tune actuator-level control loops
Develop and validate joint-space control loops such as impedance, admittance for multi-DoF systems in ROS2 / ROS2 Control
Work with embedded and communication layers (e.g., EtherCAT, CAN) to ensure deterministic timing and safety.
Apply modern control theory (PID, feedforward, observers, and state feedback) to achieve stability, performance, and robustness.
Implement safety and fault-handling mechanisms to ensure reliable operation under dynamic conditions.

Mechanism Modeling & System Identification

Build accurate models of actuators, transmissions, and mechanisms to support control design and simulation.
Perform system identification and parameter estimation to improve model fidelity and controller performance.
Analyze system behavior using both analytical and experimental methods to refine controller design.

Software Development & Integration

Develop high-performance C++ code for real-time control and diagnostics.
Develop robotic applications in ROS2 Control
Work closely with other control layers to ensure seamless integration between low-level and mid-level control systems.
Contribute to real-time frameworks and infrastructure for deployment and testing of control algorithms.

Collaboration & Cross-Disciplinary Work

Collaborate with mechanical, electronics, and control engineers across sites to define and validate actuation system requirements.
Participate in hardware bring-up, calibration, and performance testing on physical systems.
Support the integration of new actuators and sensor configurations into the control stack.

What We’re Looking For

M.S. or Ph.D. in Control Engineering, Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in control system design and implementation for robotic or mechatronic systems.
Strong foundation in control theory (linear and nonlinear control, system stability, observers, and state estimation).
Proficiency in ROS2 Control and C++ for real-time or embedded control software.
Experience in modeling and simulation of dynamic systems.
Track record of hands-on controller tuning and validation on hardware.

Bonus Qualifications

Proven experience with BLDC motor control, including commutation, current control, and torque optimization.
Experience with multi-DoF robotic systems or robotic hands and manipulators.
Familiarity with system identification tools and simulation environments (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, MuJoCo, Gazebo).
Experience with real-time communication protocols (CAN, EtherCAT) and RTOS environments.
Knowledge of sensing and calibration techniques (encoders, torque sensors, current sensors).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on control stability and performance.

What We Offer

Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.
Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.
Ability to solve some of the most complex systems engineering challenges in robotics.
Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), 15 days of paid sick leave, and paid company holidays.
Comprehensive extended health benefits starting on your first day, including fully paid medical and dental, virtual care, employee and family assistance, and worldwide emergency medical support.
Free daily catered lunch, snacks, and drinks in‑office.

How to Apply

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