Founding Engineer/Lead Developer
Join AB6 Robotics as a Founding Engineer or Lead Developer Location: IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar Campus, Gandhinagar, GJ 382355 Duration: 1 year (extendable) Monthly Remuneration: ₹40,000 to ₹50,000 per month depending on qualifications and experience About AB6 Robotics AB6 Robotics is on a mission to revolutionize hands-on robotics education (and engineering education at large) in India. We are building hands-on, challenge-based robotics products that integrate hardware, software, and storytelling to help college students bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications. We believe that the next generation of engineers will learn by building , and we are crafting the tools, experiences, and community to enable this vision. Having tested our approach across multiple pilots — including bootcamps, semester-long courses, and a national-level summer school — we are now scaling up. This is your opportunity to shape the future of robotics education from the ground floor. Website: https://absixrobotics.com/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/company/absix-robotics-pvt-ltd Who We’re Looking For We are hiring Founding Engineers and Lead Developers across the following domains: ● Mechanical Design ● Embedded Systems & Electronics ● Software Development (Web, Desktop, and Hardware Interfaces) ● AI/ML & Intelligent Robotics ● UI/UX Design ● Content & Media Production ● Strategic Operations (Founder’s Office) These are high-ownership, builder-first roles where you will lead a vertical, shape product direction, and grow with the company. Responsibilities (Depending on Domain) Mechanical & Electronics ● Lead design, prototyping, and testing of robotic systems ● Oversee integration of mechanical and electrical subsystems ● Develop cost-effective, manufacturable, and durable solutions Software & AI ● Build web/desktop tools and simulation interfaces for robotics education ● Architect and scale backend infrastructure and APIs ● Develop AI-based learning agents, computer vision modules, or analytics dashboards UI/UX & Content ● Design intuitive, elegant interfaces for students and mentors ● Produce video content, tutorials, and explainers that bring robotics to life ● Shape visual storytelling and user journeys across the platform Strategic/Founder’s Office ● Work closely with the founders to execute strategic priorities ● Drive partnerships, fundraising, documentation, and investor communications ● Coordinate across teams and help scale core operations Minimum Qualifications ● A Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant domains (CS, ECE, Mech, Design, etc.) ● 2 years of demonstrable experience in building, shipping, or deploying real-world projects (college + industry + personal all count) ● Strong ownership, self-drive, and comfort with ambiguity ● Passion for robotics, ed-tech, or learning-by-building ● Relaxation of degree and years of experience may be considered in exceptional cases Bonus (Nice to Have) ● Startup experience or interest in early-stage ventures ● Experience mentoring interns or junior developers ● Participation in robotics competitions, ed-tech platforms, or open-source contributions Why This Role is Special ● Be part of the founding team shaping the future of a robotics education company ● Directly impact thousands of students through the tools you build ● Work in a collaborative environment within IIT Gandhinagar’s innovation ecosystem ● Possibility to grow into leadership roles , long-term positions, or even co-founder track based on performance Ready to Build the Future of Robotics Education? If you’re excited by the idea of building the next big thing in robotics and education — with hardware, software, AI, and community all in one loop — we’d love to hear from you. To apply, submit your resume, portfolio (if any), and a 300-word short note on why this excites you through the form: https://forms.gle/GxUKd7u3mmSvGMfs7 For any questions, feel free to write to absixrobotics@gmail.com .