Founder Office (Product Strategy Analyst) In-office Collaborate closely with the CEO and product teams to shape and execute xTerra s product strategy, ensuring alignment with the companys vision and driving adoption, scaling, and monetization of our cutting-edge robotics solutions. Requirements: Bachelors or Masters degree in Robotics, Engineering, or a related field 2+ years of experience in tech-driven roles such as product management, business strategy, or problem-solving Hands-on experience in the robotics industry and customer research Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
Drive cutting-edge advancements in AI and robotics to enable scalable, reliable, and generalizable solutions for legged robotic systems, transforming how robots interact, adapt, and collaborate with humans in complex environments. Requirements: Advanced degree (Master s or PhD) in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field with a focus on AI/ML or robotics Proven experience in developing and deploying Embodied AI systems (2+ years preferred) Strong publication record in top AI and robotics conferences Exceptional skills in Python and C++, with experience in hardware-software co-design
Internship Design Engineer In-office Conceiving, meticulously designing, and validating innovative mechanical systems to optimise the functionality and performance of our cutting-edge legged robotic solutions. Requirements: Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field Experience with CAD software (preferably SolidWorks) Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Knowledge of manufacturing processes Apply Now
Architecting, developing, and rigorously testing sophisticated software systems, thereby empowering the control mechanisms and augmenting the capabilities of our advanced legged robotic solutions. Requirements: Strong programming skills in C++ and Python Experience with ROS (Robot Operating System) Knowledge of control systems and robotics Good understanding of software architecture
Driving the development of precise CAD models and technical documentation that enable the robot to achieve manufacturable designs with accurate assemblies, tolerances, and material specifications for reliable production, while accelerating design iterations through detailed 3D modeling, simulation support, and comprehensive technical documentation. Core Responsibilities Creating detailed 3D CAD models, assemblies, and technical drawings for mechanical components, actuators, and complete robot systems Supporting design teams with rapid modeling iterations, design visualization, and manufacturing-ready documentation Managing CAD data, version control, and design documentation standards across all mechanical subsystems Collaborating with manufacturing teams to ensure designs meet production requirements and cost targets Hard Skills Professional CAD experience with expert-level SolidWorks proficiency and advanced assembly modeling Technical drawing standards: GD&T, tolerancing, surface finishes, and manufacturing specifications Sheet metal design, weldments, and mechanical fastening systems, with an understanding of manufacturing processes CAD data management: PDM systems, version control, and collaborative design workflows Visualization and rendering skills for design presentations and marketing materials Essential Mindset Adaptability & Startup Resilience: Thrives in uncertain environments with changing priorities, comfortable with resource constraints Communication & Collaboration: Effectively explains technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborates constructively across teams Ownership & Initiative: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and proactively identifies and solves problems without waiting for direction Learning Agility: Rapidly acquires new skills, stays current with industry trends, and actively shares knowledge with teammates Mission Alignment: Genuinely excited about xTerra's vision, with a deep understanding of target users and problems being solved
Building advanced locomotion and loco-manipulation algorithms that enable the robot to navigate and manipulate objects across diverse terrain types including stairs, slopes, obstacles, and uneven surfaces in built environments with natural dexterity and athleticism, while seamlessly combining locomotion and manipulation tasks using model-based, data-driven, and hybrid control approaches. Core Responsibilities Building locomotion algorithms for quadruped robots using model-based control, RL, and hybrid approaches Creating loco-manipulation controllers that coordinate whole-body motion with a robotic arm manipulation for complex tasks in real-world environments Integrating simulation-trained models with real robot hardware through systematic sim-to-real transfer and continuous learning frameworks Hard Skills Experience in control algorithms for legged robots with expertise in dynamics, kinematics, and optimization-based control (MPC, QP, numerical techniques) Strong ML background: RL, imitation learning, and neural network deployment for real-time robotics applications Advanced programming in C++ for real-time control Physics simulation expertise with proven sim-to-real transfer experience Control theory fundamentals: state estimation, feedback control, trajectory optimization, and whole-body control for mobile manipulators Essential Mindset Adaptability & Startup Resilience: Thrives in uncertain environments with changing priorities, comfortable with resource constraints Communication & Collaboration: Effectively explains technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborates constructively across teams Ownership & Initiative: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and proactively identifies and solves problems without waiting for direction Learning Agility: Rapidly acquires new skills, stays current with industry trends, and actively shares knowledge with teammates Mission Alignment: Genuinely excited about xTerra's vision, with a deep understanding of target users and problems being solved
Building critical electronic circuits that enable the robot to achieve precise, efficient motor control and power management through custom-designed motor drivers and BMS, while scaling from prototype to mass production with reliable, cost-effective electronic systems designed for manufacturability. Apply Now Core Responsibilities Designing motor drivers, motherboards, BMS, and sensor interface circuits from concept to production-ready PCBs PCB layout, routing, and design for manufacturing while optimizing for performance, cost, and thermal management Conducting circuit prototyping, testing, and validation using lab equipment to ensure design specifications and safety requirements Collaborating with suppliers and manufacturers for component sourcing, PCB fabrication, and assembly processes to achieve production scalability Hard Skills Experience in analog and digital circuit design with expertise in power electronics, motor control circuits, and BMS Advanced PCB design tools (Altium Designer, KiCad) with multi-layer layout, signal integrity, and EMC considerations Hands-on prototyping and testing: oscilloscopes, function generators, power supplies, spectrum analyzers, and electronic load testing Understanding of manufacturing processes: PCB fabrication, SMT assembly, component sourcing, and DFM principles Embedded systems fundamentals and microcontroller interfacing for circuit-software integration Essential Mindset Adaptability & Startup Resilience: Thrives in uncertain environments with changing priorities, comfortable with resource constraints Communication & Collaboration: Effectively explains technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborates constructively across teams Ownership & Initiative: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and proactively identifies and solves problems without waiting for direction Learning Agility: Rapidly acquires new skills, stays current with industry trends, and actively shares knowledge with teammates Mission Alignment: Genuinely excited about xTerra's vision, with a deep understanding of target users and problems being solved
Building thermal management systems that enable the robot to operate reliably across extreme temperature ranges typical of Indian environments without performance degradation, while achieving optimal power efficiency and component longevity through intelligent thermal design and heat dissipation strategies. Apply Now Core Responsibilities Driving thermal modeling, CFD analysis, and heat transfer simulations for actuators, electronics, battery systems, and complete robot assembly Designing and optimizing thermal management solutions (fins, heat sinks, cooling channels, thermal interfaces, ventilation systems) for high-power density components Thermal testing and validation protocols to characterize heat generation, dissipation, and temperature distribution across operating conditions at different locations in the robot Collaborating with mechanical and electrical teams to integrate thermal solutions without compromising robot performance, weight, ease of assembly and maintenance, or cost targets Hard Skills Thermal analysis and CFD simulation experience with expertise in heat transfer, fluid dynamics, and thermodynamics fundamentals Thermal management design for high-power electronics, motors, and battery systems in mobile applications Materials science understanding for thermal properties, thermal interface materials, and heat dissipation solutions Experimental thermal characterization using thermal cameras, thermocouples, heat flux sensors, and environmental testing chambers Essential Mindset Adaptability & Startup Resilience: Thrives in uncertain environments with changing priorities, comfortable with resource constraints Communication & Collaboration: Effectively explains technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborates constructively across teams Ownership & Initiative: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and proactively identifies and solves problems without waiting for direction Learning Agility: Rapidly acquires new skills, stays current with industry trends, and actively shares knowledge with teammates Mission Alignment: Genuinely excited about xTerra's vision, with a deep understanding of target users and problems being solved
Driving the development of embedded systems and firmware that enable the robot to: 1. execute real-time control loops with microsecond precision for stable locomotion and manipulation 2. ensure safety-critical operation through robust fault detection, emergency systems, and reliable hardware interfacing Core Responsibilities Developing firmware for motor controllers, sensor boards, and safety systems with hard real-time constraints Implementing communication protocols and hardware abstraction layers for seamless integration across embedded systems Creating real-time control loop implementations and sensor data processing for actuator control and feedback systems Leading embedded system debugging, optimization, and validation for production-ready reliability and performance Hard Skills Embedded C/C++ programming with RTOS experience and real-time system design Motor control firmware development: FOC, PWM generation, encoder interfacing, and closed-loop control algorithms Communication protocols expertise: CAN, SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, with multi-board system architecture Microcontroller platforms (ARM Cortex, STM32) with debugging tools: JTAG, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers Safety-critical embedded systems: fault detection, watchdog timers, emergency stop implementation, and system monitoring Essential Mindset Adaptability & Startup Resilience: Thrives in uncertain environments with changing priorities, comfortable with resource constraints Communication & Collaboration: Effectively explains technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborates constructively across teams Ownership & Initiative: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and proactively identifies and solves problems without waiting for direction Learning Agility: Rapidly acquires new skills, stays current with industry trends, and actively shares knowledge with teammates Mission Alignment: Genuinely excited about xTerra's vision, with a deep understanding of target users and problems being solved
Driving the development of hardware and software systems for in-house testing of materials, components, sub-assemblies, and robots in ways that recreate the harsh real-world conditions where we expect our robots to work reliably. Core Responsibilities Driving comprehensive testing protocols for materials, components, sub-assemblies, and complete robots across performance, durability, and environmental extremes Designing and building custom test fixtures, instrumentation, and automated testing systems for robot-specific characterization Performance validation, failure analysis, and system limits identification through rigorous statistical analysis Providing data-driven feedback and improvement recommendations to hardware and software teams based on testing insights Hard Skills Mechanical/electrical testing with multiple sensors and DAQ (IMU, load cells, joint encoders, torque sensors, accelerometers, thermal sensors, depth cameras, etc.) Statistical analysis and experimental design with programming for test automation (Python/MATLAB/C++) Materials characterization: fatigue, stress, thermal cycling, environmental exposure, vibration analysis Custom test fixture design and rapid prototyping for robot- and environment-specific testing scenarios Robotics systems understanding to develop meaningful performance metrics and failure mode analysis Essential Mindset Adaptability & Startup Resilience: Thrives in uncertain environments with changing priorities, comfortable with resource constraints Communication & Collaboration: Effectively explains technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborates constructively across teams Ownership & Initiative: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and proactively identifies and solves problems without waiting for direction Learning Agility: Rapidly acquires new skills, stays current with industry trends, and actively shares knowledge with teammates Mission Alignment: Genuinely excited about xTerra's vision, with a deep understanding of target users and problems being solved
Driving the development of the electrical subsystems of the robot that enable it to operate reliably in harsh real-world conditions including voltage fluctuations, EMI, temperature extremes, moisture, and dust, while achieving maximum power efficiency and intelligent energy management for extended autonomous operation. Core Responsibilities Driving iterations of the electrical subsystems of our robots (power distribution, motor controllers, sensor integration) Critical analysis of existing electrical architectures and power management solutions (from research literature, commercial robots, automotive/aerospace systems) Preparing the electrical design envelope for subsystems (power requirements, signal integrity, safety margins, thermal constraints, manufacturing processes, budget) Leading PCB design, component selection, and electrical integration across all robot systems Hard Skills Experience in power electronics for mobile systems (robotics/EVs/drones) with expertise in motor control (BLDC, FOC, servo control) Advanced PCB design: multi-layer, high-speed signals, power routing, thermal management BMS, charging protocols, energy optimization Hands-on debugging: oscilloscopes, power analyzers, thermal cameras, EMI testing Safety-critical electrical design: fault detection, redundancy, emergency shutdown Essential Mindset Adaptability & Startup Resilience: Thrives in uncertain environments with changing priorities, comfortable with resource constraints Communication & Collaboration: Effectively explains technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborates constructively across teams Ownership & Initiative: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and proactively identifies and solves problems without waiting for direction Learning Agility: Rapidly acquires new skills, stays current with industry trends, and actively shares knowledge with teammates Mission Alignment: Genuinely excited about xTerra's vision, with a deep understanding of target users and problems being solved
Driving the development of production systems and manufacturing processes that enable the robot to achieve commercial viability through cost-effective, scalable manufacturing of actuators and manipulators, while maintaining consistent quality and performance at mass production volumes and meeting market demand timelines. Core Responsibilities Manufacturing process development and optimization for actuators, manipulators, and complete robot assembly at scale Supplier qualification, vendor management, and supply chain optimization for cost-effective component sourcing Implementing QA/QC systems, statistical process control, and manufacturing testing protocols for consistent production output Production planning, capacity optimization, and manufacturing cost analysis to support business scaling objectives Providing manufacturing feasibility feedback to design teams to ensure products are optimized for production Hard Skills Manufacturing experience in precision mechanical and electrical systems, with production scaling expertise Statistical process control, quality management systems (ISO 9001, Six Sigma), and manufacturing testing protocols Supply chain management, vendor qualification, and cost analysis for electrical and mechanical component sourcing Understanding of precision manufacturing processes: CNC machining, assembly automation, DFMA, inspection systems, and production line design Essential Mindset Adaptability & Startup Resilience: Thrives in uncertain environments with changing priorities, comfortable with resource constraints Communication & Collaboration: Effectively explains technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborates constructively across teams Ownership & Initiative: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and proactively identifies and solves problems without waiting for direction Learning Agility: Rapidly acquires new skills, stays current with industry trends, and actively shares knowledge with teammates Mission Alignment: Genuinely excited about xTerra's vision, with a deep understanding of target users and problems being solved
Building mechanical subsystems of the robot that enable it to face the real world across different terrains including grassy, rocky, deformable, slippery, and hard surfaces, as well as diverse environments with hot, cold, rain, and dusty conditions, while operating for longer durations with high power efficiency focused on maximizing useful work done per charge cycle of the battery. Core Responsibilities Driving build-test-learn iterations of the mechanical subsystems of quadruped robots End-to-end execution from conception to manufacturing of mechanical subsystems Critical analysis of the existing designs and mechanisms (from research literature, books, and commercial robots) Preparing the design envelope of a mechanical subsystem (desired functionality, constraints, timelines, manufacturing processes, budget) Specifically focus on the thermal performance, noise signature, ingress protection, and handling shock loads Hard Skills Experience in building dynamic mechanical systems (robotics/automotive/aerospace) with hands-on prototyping and testing Strong fundamentals: solid mechanics, machine design, FEA, thermodynamics, mechanical losses (thermal, vibration, noise) Expert in SolidWorks and Ansys FEA simulation with proper engineering understanding Knowledge of materials for high-stress, lightweight applications Precision manufacturing (CNC, injection molding, sheet metal) and tolerance analysis (GD&T) Essential Mindset Adaptability & Startup Resilience: Thrives in uncertain environments with changing priorities, comfortable with resource constraints Communication & Collaboration: Effectively explains technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborates constructively across teams Ownership & Initiative: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and proactively identifies and solves problems without waiting for direction Learning Agility: Rapidly acquires new skills, stays current with industry trends, and actively shares knowledge with teammates Mission Alignment: Genuinely excited about xTerra's vision, with a deep understanding of target users and problems being solved
Assembly and maintenance of the robots, continuous improvements in the hardware through kaizen methodologies, building in-house tools and test setups, and comprehensive inventory and supply-chain management. Core Responsibilities A thorough understanding of the assembly process of actuators and quadruped robots Consistently meeting the timelines of assembly and delivery of robots and actuators Resolving hardware issues in the robot, possibly on short notice Planning continuous improvements in the products, from the point of view of the hardware (both in terms of performance and user experience) Operational efficiency: Streamlining the inventory management and assembly processes Frequent technical communication with the HW design and software team, negotiations with vendors Hard Skills Technical degree (diploma, bachelor's, ITI) in the HW domain Proficiency in CAD (Solidworks) Comfort with basic assembly actions (fastening, press fitting, drilling, lubrication, soldering, etc.) Comfort in basic technical communication (fastener sizes, electrical ratings, names of tools and manufacturing processes, fit and tolerances) Operating PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Proficiency in 3D printing Reading and understanding technical datasheets Essential Mindset Adaptability & Startup Resilience: Thrives in uncertain environments with changing priorities, comfortable with resource constraints Communication & Collaboration: Effectively explains technical concepts to diverse audiences and collaborates constructively across teams Ownership & Initiative: Takes full responsibility for outcomes and proactively identifies and solves problems without waiting for direction Learning Agility: Rapidly acquires new skills, stays current with industry trends, and actively shares knowledge with teammates Mission Alignment: Genuinely excited about xTerra's vision, with a deep understanding of target users and problems being solved