VP of Hardware

About the Company

Rhoda AI is building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. We own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware and robot systems to the infrastructure and state-of-the-art foundation world models that control our robots. We've raised over $450M and are investing aggressively in model research, infrastructure, hardware development, and manufacturing scale-up.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Management to define system requirements and product roadmaps
• Translate product requirements into clear engineering specifications and system architectures
• Drive end-to-end hardware development across mechanical, electrical, and system domains
• Lead the design and development of robotic systems including manipulation platforms, end effectors, sensor integration, and compute and control systems
• Oversee full product lifecycle from concept and prototype to validation, NPI, and volume production
• Build and manage rigorous test and validation processes for functional, reliability, and safety
• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and transition to volume production
• Develop and manage relationships with contract manufacturers and key suppliers
• Oversee safety engineering and certification processes (CE, ISO, etc.)
• Build and lead a world-class hardware engineering team across mechanical, electrical, and systems engineering

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in hardware/system development, including senior leadership roles
• Proven track record of taking complex hardware systems from concept to volume production
• Deep experience across the full product lifecycle including requirements, architecture, design, and NPI
• Strong experience with contract manufacturing and global supply chains
• Experience leading safety, certification, and compliance efforts
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead high-performing engineering teams
• Experience working closely with product management and cross-functional teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building and shipping commercially scaled robotic systems
• Background in robotics, automation, or industrial systems
• Experience with high-reliability systems deployed in real-world environments
• Familiarity with hardware/software/AI system integration