Robotics engineering manager

Robotics Engineering ManagerLocation: Boston, Austin, Bay Area or RemoteSalary: Up to $300000 – Depending on experience/locationContract Type: PermanentWe’re working with a well-funded AI and robotics company developing advanced autonomous systems operating in highly complex real-world environments.They’re hiring a Robotics Engineering Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams focused on building scalable autonomy and robotic platforms. This is a high-impact leadership role combining technical depth, people management, and cross-functional execution.What you’ll be doing:• Leading and growing high-performing software and robotics engineering teams• Driving execution across autonomy, perception, infrastructure, and platform initiatives• Partnering closely with product, research, and hardware leadership to define technical strategy and roadmap• Establishing engineering best practices, development processes, and delivery standards• Mentoring senior engineers and technical leads while fostering a strong engineering culture• Helping scale systems from R&D through deployment in real-world operational environments• Balancing hands-on technical involvement with organisational leadership and executionWhat we’re looking for:• Proven experience leading high-performing engineering teams in complex technical environments• Strong software engineering background with experience in distributed systems, robotics, autonomy, AI, or infrastructure platforms• Track record of delivering large-scale technical projects from concept through production• Experience working cross-functionally with research, product, and hardware teams• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and organisational leadership skillsPreferred background:• Robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, industrial automation, or embodied AI• Experience scaling engineering organisations during periods of rapid growth• Exposure to safety-critical or real-world deployed systems• Prior experience managing managers or multiple teams is a plus5V Tech are acting as an Employment Agency for the purposes of this job vacancy.We offer a reward scheme if you can recommend someone for this position, up to $250 for you and an additional $250 to a charity of your choice. 5V Tech are recognised talent solutions experts within IoT and Deep Tech working across Europe, the UK and North America.