Chief Robotics Officer (founder level)

Company DescriptionTitan Robotics is a new company dedicated to building the universal platform that connects and orchestrates robots from multiple manufacturers. Recognizing that the future of robotics lies in interoperability, the company focuses on integrating diverse robotic systems — arms, mobile bases, sensors, and end effectors from different vendors — into a single, cohesive ecosystem. This approach enables organizations to scale automation efficiently, adapt to evolving technologies, and reduce complexity in multi-robot environments. Titan Robotics offers a dynamic setting for professionals who want to shape the next generation of robotics platforms and drive innovation across industries.Role DescriptionThe Chief Robotics Officer is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for overseeing the strategy, design, integration, and performance of Titan Robotics' multi-robot platform — spanning both the physical robotics stack and the software platform that connects it (teleoperation, data pipelines, model training, and deployment). Day-to-day responsibilities include leading cross-functional engineering teams, guiding robotics and platform architecture decisions, and ensuring reliable integration of control systems across diverse robotic hardware. The role involves collaborating with product, software, and operations teams to define roadmap priorities, set technical standards, and deliver scalable, secure solutions for clients. The Chief Robotics Officer will also mentor team members, establish best practices across robotics, AI, and platform engineering, and represent the company in key partnerships and technical discussions.QualificationsStrong foundation in AI applied to robotics, particularly imitation learning / learning-from-demonstration approaches (e.g., ACT, Diffusion Policy).Deep expertise in robotics, including system integration, control strategies, and deployment of multi-robot platforms in industrial or commercial environments.Very strong knowledge of VR and remote teleoperation.Experience with safety-critical multi-robot coordination (e.g., collision avoidance between simultaneously operating arms or units sharing a workspace).Comfort directing or working closely with the software/platform layer connecting robotics to the broader system — APIs, networking, data pipelines, and infrastructure — not hardware/controls in isolation.Proven team management skills, with experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and driving technical alignment across departments.PhD in Robotics with experience at a robotics company strongly preferred; equivalent hands-on experience integrating multi-vendor robotic systems in production will also be considered.Experience defining and executing robotics technology roadmaps, from concept through deployment.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a focus on scalable and secure system design.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at technical and executive levels.Background in platform development, systems integration, or automation in multi-vendor hardware environments is highly beneficial.CompensationThis is a founding-level position. It is compensated entirely in a large equity grant reflecting the scope of ownership and impact expected in this role until funding is secured