Standard Bots

Lead and advise on technical projects, mentor engineers, and drive technical decisions in a hybrid environment. | Extensive experience in complex environments, proficiency in back-end and front-end technologies, and strong communication skills. | About Standard Bots Standard Bot’s mission is to significantly lower the barrier to entry to real-world automation, bringing the power of bits to the world of atoms and unlocking productivity for entire new industries and users. Our user-facing applications and APIs directly empower individuals and developers to jump directly into solving their challenges without the need for a background in robotics or automation. A relentless focus on simplicity and ease of use brings this revolutionary potential to new users and industries. What you'll do: We’re looking for seasoned and skilled technical leaders to help architect the future of robotics through best in class, modern software engineering practices. As a Senior Software Engineer you will work with other engineers, organizational leaders, and users to advance the products which directly impact our users and unlock entirely new potential for them. 📍 Location and Benefits This role is hybrid with 3 days/week onsite in our NYC office, centrally located near Grand Central Station. The office is fully equipped with robots for demos and testing! Responsibilities: Identify, scope, and drive high impact technical and user facing projects Advise leadership on technical decisions and strategy Mentor and advise other engineers as well as peers on technical and personal advancement Drive technical decision making and implementation through hands-on and technically deep work Tech Stack: Front-end: React, Typescript Back-end: Node.js, Python, C++ Kubernetes Docker Github Actions Who you are We do not require or favor any background in robotics We’re looking for engineers who are self driven, optimistic, creative, and resourceful. We have no requirements for a background in robotics, but find most success with engineers excited by the domain and looking to apply their expertise and experience in a new area. Our ideal candidate will be open to doing approximately 70% back-end and 30% front-end work with flexibility to sway more towards one or the other, depending on current projects and team needs. Skills you’ll bring: Experience: You have a strong technical background, including 5-10 years of experience working in complex environments Growth + Optimism: You are excited by new domains and challenges, and eager to pick up new context to accelerate your impact Clarity of Communication: You excel in written and verbal communication and enjoy leveraging your skills to support your peers Impact Driven: You relentlessly seek user impact and value execution over technical idealism Proactive Simplicity: You prioritize simplicity, reliability, and velocity and proactively identify opportunities to improve proposed implementations or incumbent systems Excelling in Ambitious Environments: You excel in dynamic and ambitious environments, working with a diverse group of individuals and backgrounds Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this role is $200,000 to $250,000, depending on experience. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.

Designing, implementing, and optimizing large-scale AI models for robotics applications, with a focus on rapid experimentation, deployment, and performance tuning. | Extensive experience in AI/ML modeling, proficiency with PyTorch, and experience with diffusion and autoregressive models in a professional setting, preferably in autonomous vehicles or robotics. | About Standard Bots At Standard Bots, we're revolutionizing real-world automation by making robotic systems accessible to everyone. Our AI-powered platform enables robots to tackle unprecedented challenges through an intuitive instruction interface, bringing the power of software automation to physical spaces. About the Role We're seeking a Principal Machine Learning Lead to develop and optimize our AI models and training systems. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your deep ML expertise to cutting-edge AI/robotics applications. You'll work closely with our engineering team to design, implement, and iterate on large-scale AI models while building efficient systems for rapid experimentation and deployment. We have a small team of AI engineers, so we’re looking for someone who is excited to work at a startup, and work across the stack to do what is needed to get a model that achieves a customer problem. We're looking for an experienced engineer ready to make a tangible impact in the AI robotics revolution. This role requires a proven background working on ML planning within the autonomous vehicle space with experience using the latest techniques in diffusion and autoregressive models in a professional setting. If you're excited about building the latest advancements in AI and working in the robotics space, we’d love to hear from you. In this role, you will: Design and implement state of the art ML models and training pipelines: Apply novel machine learning techniques to wide range of robotics applications Develop efficient data and training strategies Implement model evaluation frameworks and metrics tracking Lead model development and iteration with focus on: Rapid experimentation and prototyping of new model architectures Performance optimization and model debugging Transfer learning and fine-tuning strategies Build robust evaluation and debugging systems to: Analyze model behavior and failure modes Implement interpretability tools and visualization frameworks Track and improve model metrics Collaborate with engineering team to optimize training infrastructure and deployment You might thrive in this role if you: Have 5+ years of AI modeling experience, specifically within the self-driving car industry (or PhD with 3+ years of AI modeling experience in the self-driving car industry) Proven track record developing and deploying large-scale ML models Have experience using the latest techniques in diffusion and autoregressive models in a professional setting Are familiar with training inference and infra pipelines that go from camera input to trajectory output for self driving or robotics Have experience with RL (reinforcement learning) Have a strong understanding of modern ML architectures and training techniques Have experience with model debugging, optimization, and performance tuning Have a background in implementing ML research papers and adapting academic work Tech Stack PyTorch (experience with PyTorch required) Python NodeJS/Typescript Docker Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this role is $250,000 to $300,000, depending on experience. We are open to a variety of seniority levels for this role and will build compensation packages that are commensurate with seniority and skill level. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.

Manage full-cycle recruiting for various roles, sourcing candidates, and guiding hiring processes. | Requires 3+ years of recruiting experience, strong sourcing skills, and ability to operate in fast-paced environments. | Job Description: • Own full-cycle recruiting for roles across engineering, product, operations, G&A, and other functions as needed • Source and engage candidates through multiple channels (LinkedIn, outbound sourcing, referrals, etc.) • Manage candidate pipelines and ensure a thoughtful, high-touch candidate experience • Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and guide stakeholders through hiring decisions Requirements: • 3+ years of recruiting experience, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment • Proven experience owning full-lifecycle recruiting end-to-end • Ability to recruit across both technical and non-technical roles • Strong sourcing skills and comfort doing hands-on outbound recruiting • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with limited structure • Experience with modern ATS tools and recruiting systems • Ability to work semi-independently and hold yourself accountable to meeting or exceeding sourcing, interviewing and hiring goals Benefits: • Opportunity to have real impact on a growing team and company • Collaborative, mission-driven environment • Competitive hourly rate • Potential for contract extension or future full-time opportunities

Design, install, and support robotic solutions for customers, including fieldwork and developing supporting materials. | Experience with electrical, mechanical, and programming systems; strong communication skills; proactive and impact-driven mindset. | About Standard Bots Standard Bot’s mission is to significantly lower the barrier to entry to real-world automation, bringing the power of bits to the world of atoms and unlocking productivity for entire new industries and users. Our user facing applications and APIs unlock the power of automation for entire new use cases. A relentless focus on simplicity and ease of use brings the revolutionary potential of robotic automation to new users and industries. The Solutions Engineering team drives forwards the company’s mission by designing solutions around, installing and supporting Standard Bot’s innovative 6 axis robot. Note: We are unable to offer Visa sponsorship for this role. This role will travel up to 50% domestically Monday to Friday to assist our Midwest customers. This is a remote role, but you must live in a Midwest state. What You’ll Do: We’re looking for seasoned and skilled customer facing problem-solvers to help architect the future of robotics through the design, installation and support of innovative new robotic solutions. As a Solutions Engineer you will work with other engineers, organizational leaders, sales and customers to design install and support solutions for our customers in new and exciting robotic applications. Responsibilities: • Work with sales and our customers to design solutions around the Standard Bots RO1 • See the process through by going into the field to install, program and verify Standard Bots solutions • Support our customers as they find new and innovative ways to use Standard Bot’s RO1 • Develop supporting materials such as sample code, white papers and application notes • Assist in-house engineering with the design and testing of an ever-expanding list of features and integrations • Develop marketing collateral to assist with growing the Standard Bot’s customer base • Travel up to 50% domestically Monday to Friday to assist our customers Who You Are: We’re looking for engineers who are self driven, optimistic, creative, and resourceful. We have no requirements for a background in robotics, but find most success with engineers excited by the domain and looking to apply their expertise and experience in a new area. Skills you’ll bring: • Experience: You have a technical background or relevant educational experience in basic electrical, programming and mechanical systems. In other words, you're comfortable with DC power, know the difference between NPN and PNP, can write python scripts, and can navigate Solidworks • Growth + Optimism: You are excited by new domains and challenges, and eager to pick up new context to accelerate your impact • Clarity of Communication: You excel in written and verbal communication and enjoy leveraging your skills to support your peers • Impact Driven: You relentlessly seek user impact and value execution over technical idealism • Proactive Simplicity: You prioritize simplicity, reliability, and velocity and proactively identify opportunities to improve proposed implementations or incumbent systems • Excelling in Ambitious Environments: You excel in dynamic and ambitious environments, working with a diverse group of individuals and backgrounds Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $120,000, depending on experience. We are open to a variety of seniority levels for this role and will build compensation packages that are commensurate with seniority and skill level. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.

Manage full-cycle recruiting for technical and non-technical roles, sourcing candidates, and guiding hiring decisions. | 3+ years of recruiting experience, ability to source both technical and non-technical candidates, and experience with ATS tools. | Recruiter (3-6 month contract) Location: Remote U.S. Type: Contract (Full-time hours during U.S. business hours preferred) Duration: 3–6 months, with potential to extend About Us We’re a fast-growing, AI-powered robotics startup on a mission to build intelligent systems that solve real-world problems. Our team is moving quickly, scaling thoughtfully, and building technology at the intersection of hardware, software, and machine learning. As we grow, we’re looking for a hands-on Recruiter (Contract) to help us attract and hire exceptional talent across the company. The Role As a Contract Recruiter, you’ll own full-lifecycle recruiting across a mix of technical and non-technical roles. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, help shape our hiring processes, and act as a true extension of the team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys autonomy, thrives in ambiguity, and knows how to hire in a startup environment. What You’ll Do • Own full-cycle recruiting for roles across engineering, product, operations, G&A, and other functions as needed • Source and engage candidates through multiple channels (LinkedIn, outbound sourcing, referrals, etc.) • Manage candidate pipelines and ensure a thoughtful, high-touch candidate experience • Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and guide stakeholders through hiring decisions What We’re Looking For • 3+ years of recruiting experience, ideally in a startup or high-growth environment • Proven experience owning full-lifecycle recruiting end-to-end • Ability to recruit across both technical and non-technical roles • Strong sourcing skills and comfort doing hands-on outbound recruiting • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills • Comfortable operating in fast-paced, evolving environments with limited structure • Experience with modern ATS tools and recruiting systems • Ability to work semi-independently and hold yourself accountable to meeting or exceeding sourcing, interviewing and hiring goals Nice to Have • Experience recruiting for robotics, AI, hardware, manufacturing or deep-tech companies • Startup experience strongly preferred • Ability to ramp quickly and manage multiple roles simultaneously • Experience with Ashby (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter Why Work With Us • Opportunity to have real impact on a growing team and company • Collaborative, mission-driven environment • Competitive hourly rate • Potential for contract extension or future full-time opportunities

Qualify inbound leads, conduct discovery calls, maintain CRM notes, route leads, support technical Q&A, and collaborate with sales and marketing teams. | 2-4 years inside sales or technical support experience in B2B, preferably in industrial automation or robotics, strong communication skills, CRM proficiency, and ability to manage multiple inbound requests. | About Standard Bots Standard Bot’s mission is to significantly lower the barrier to entry to real-world automation, bringing the power of bits to the world of atoms and unlocking productivity for entire new industries and users. Our user-facing applications and APIs directly empower individuals and developers to jump directly into solving their challenges without the need for a background in robotics or automation. A relentless focus on simplicity and ease of use brings this revolutionary potential to new users and industries. What you'll do: As an Inside Sales AE, you’ll be the first technical point of contact for prospective customers. You’ll be responsible for qualifying inbound leads, capturing detailed discovery notes, and guiding prospects through the early stages of the buying journey. You’ll work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and solutions engineering to help route leads to the right channels and support our mission to bolster U.S. manufacturing automation. This role is fully remote with the following preferences: NYC metro, North Carolina, Michigan, California, Illinois, or Texas. Responsibilities: Respond promptly and professionally to all inbound sales inquiries from web, email, other channels Qualify inbound leads using pre-defined criteria (e.g. use case Lit, budget, authority, need, timeline) Conduct discovery calls to assess technical feasibility and customer goals Maintain detailed notes in the CRM, including call outcomes, qualification status, and follow-ups Route qualified leads to the appropriate Regional Sales Manager, Applications Engineer , or otherwise Support initial technical Q&A, helping customers understand robot capabilities, system requirements, and deployment Lit Collaborate with marketing to provide feedback on lead quality and messaging gaps Assist in the creation and maintenance of technical sales collateral (e.g., feature sheets, configuration templates, FAQs) Maintain ownership of response time SLAs for lead follow-up Analyze patterns in incoming leads and identify trends or gaps in sales funnel performance Engage in light demo walkthroughs or introductory presentations for early-stage prospects Support lead handoff process into the sales pipeline and help reduce friction in early- stage conversion Stay up-to-date on Standard Bots product capabilities, hardware/software integrations, and common deployment scenarios Champion a great first impression of Standard Bots with curiosity, empathy, and a solution-oriented mindset Qualifications: 2–4 years in inside sales, pre-sales engineering, or technical support in a fast-paced, B2B environment Experience working in industrial automation, robotics, hardware, or manufacturing is highly preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills — you know how to tailor technical messaging for a non-technical or technical audience Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) and lead routing workflows Detail-oriented with excellent note taking and documentation habits Comfortable handling multiple simultaneous inbound requests and prioritizing follow- ups Strong ability to work independently while collaborating closely across departments Experience supporting or selling complex hardware/software systems is a plus A natural curiosity about how machines work and how automation can improve customer operations Nice to have: Exposure to robotic systems, PLCs, or industrial control software Familiarity with remote demos, CAD diagrams, or layout visualization tools Technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot at a conceptual level Experience working with channel partners, distributors, or systems integrators Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $140,000 OTE, depending on experience. Salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.

Design, install, and support robotic solutions for customers. Collaborate with sales and engineering teams to develop innovative applications and proof of concept systems. | Candidates should have a strong technical background with at least 2 years of experience in complex environments. A background in robotics is not required, but enthusiasm for the domain is essential. | Applications Engineer West Coast, US (Remote) About Standard Bots Standard Bot’s mission is to significantly lower the barrier to entry to real-world automation, bringing the power of bits to the world of atoms and unlocking productivity for entire new industries and users. Our user facing applications and APIs unlock the power of automation for entire new use cases. A relentless focus on simplicity and ease of use brings the revolutionary potential of robotic automation to new users and industries. The Solutions Engineering team drives forwards the company’s mission by designing solutions around, installing and supporting Standard Bot’s innovative 6 axis robot. Note: We are not able to offer Visa sponsorship for this role. What You’ll Do: We’re looking for seasoned and skilled customer facing problem-solvers to help architect the future of robotics through the design, installation and support of innovative new robotic solutions. As a Solutions Engineer you will work with other engineers, organizational leaders, sales and customers to design install and support solutions for our customers in new and exciting robotic applications. Responsibilities: Work with sales and our customers to design solutions around the Standard Bots RO1 See the process through by going into the field to install, program and verify Standard Bots solutions Support our customers as they find new and innovative ways to use Standard Bot’s RO1 Develop proof of concept system to show Standard Bot’s capabilities Develop supporting materials such as sample code, white papers and application notes Assist in-house engineering with the design and testing of an ever-expanding list of features and integrations Develop marketing collateral to assist with growing the Standard Bot’s customer base Travel up to 50% domestically Monday to Friday to assist our customers Who You Are: We’re looking for engineers who are self driven, optimistic, creative, and resourceful. We have no requirements for a background in robotics, but find most success with engineers excited by the domain and looking to apply their expertise and experience in a new area. Skills you’ll bring: Experience: You have a strong technical background, including 2+ years working in complex environments or relevant educational experience in automation including basic electrical, programming and mechanical Growth + Optimism: You are excited by new domains and challenges, and eager to pick up new context to accelerate your impact Clarity of Communication: You excel in written and verbal communication and enjoy leveraging your skills to support your peers Impact Driven: You relentlessly seek user impact and value execution over technical idealism Proactive Simplicity: You prioritize simplicity, reliability, and velocity and proactively identify opportunities to improve proposed implementations or incumbent systems Excelling in Ambitious Environments: You excel in dynamic and ambitious environments, working with a diverse group of individuals and backgrounds Compensation and Benefits: The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $120,000, depending on experience. We are open to a variety of seniority levels for this role and will build compensation packages that are commensurate with seniority and skill level. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.