Senior Robotics Engineer

Senior Manager – Robotics & Physical AI

Hyderabad, India | Full-time

Why this role exists

Robotics and Physical AI are moving from demos to the real world.

Our students must not just learn robotics, they must build, compete, and win .

This role exists to turn ambition into execution .

You will lead Robotics & Physical AI programs that produce competition-ready teams , working hardware systems , and real societal-impact projects — not PPTs.

If you enjoy shipping under pressure , mentoring builders, and winning international competitions/hackhathons, this role is for you.

If you prefer comfort, theory, or slow consensus, it’s not for for you.

What you will own

You will be accountable for outcomes , not activities.

1. Competition Success (Non-Negotiable)

• Build and train student teams for national competitions
• Ensure the student teams reach finals
• Raise the bar for hardware-backed Physical AI solutions

2. Student Project Execution

• Drive 100+ real, execution-focused student projects
• Push teams beyond demos into:
• Sensors → perception → control → action
• Identify projects worthy of incubation or further funding

3. Labs That Actually Work

• Ensure Robotics / Physical AI labs across campuses are:
• Live
• Reliable
• Actively used
• No shelfware. No excuses.

4. Builders, Not Participants

• Convert workshops into:
• Project teams
• Competition submissions
• Build a culture of tinkering, iteration, and accountability

5. Team Leadership

• Lead engineers, trainers, and program managers
• Set clear expectations, weekly cadence, and quality bars
• Step in when things break — and make sure they don’t break again

What kind of person thrives here

You are likely a strong fit if you:

• Have built or shipped real systems , not just reviewed them
• Enjoy deadlines, demos, and visible outcomes
• Get energy from working with early-stage builders
• Can switch between strategy and hands-on problem solving
• Care deeply about quality, ownership, and follow-through

You do not need to be the best coder in the room —

but you must know what good looks like and how to get there .

Experience we care about

Must-haves

• 7–12 years of experience in robotics, Physical AI, hardware systems, or deep-tech programs
• Experience leading programs or teams , not just tasks
• Exposure to hardware–software integration
• Comfort operating under unclear, fast-moving conditions

Strong plus

• Hackathons, competitions, demo days, or high-stakes delivery
• Working experience in Robotics/IoT/physical AI startups
• Teaching, mentoring, or coaching builders

We care more about recent execution than total years of experience.

What this role is NOT

This role is not for you if:

• You prefer research papers over shipped systems
• You want clear instructions before acting
• You enjoy managing without owning outcomes
• You haven’t built or delivered anything meaningful in the last 1–2 years

What success looks like in 12 months

• Student teams win or place in national competitions
• Labs are buzzing with builders, not locked rooms
• Projects have real demos, real failures, and real learning
• Your team runs independently, with high standards
• You can point to clear, undeniable outcomes

Final note

If reading this made you feel energized , we should talk.