Standard Bots

Engineering Manager, Core Platform

New York, New York, United States

$220,000 – $240,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Robotics & Automation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 2 years of experience managing engineering teams. They should have a proven track record of leading teams to deliver reliable, high-quality software systems in a fast-paced environment, and demonstrate skills in system design and architecture, guiding teams to balance short-term needs with long-term scalability. Strong people management skills and experience mentoring engineers are also essential, along with the ability to excel at cross-functional collaboration and navigate ambiguity while driving execution.

Responsibilities

As an Engineering Manager, the individual will manage and mentor a team of software engineers to achieve business outcomes, ensuring they deliver on the team’s goals and build scalable, high-quality systems that delight customers. They will guide the team to build robust architectures while avoiding premature over-investments, collaborate with cross-functional teams (Hardware, Marketing, Design, Production) to align on priorities and unblock hurdles, and foster engineer growth through coaching, feedback, and tailored development plans. The role involves balancing business priorities with architectural integrity and ensuring investments align with long-term goals.

Skills

system design
architecture
metrics-driven development
dashboards
KPIs
people management
mentoring
career development
cross-functional collaboration
robotics
hardware/software integration

Standard Bots

Robotic automation solutions for businesses

About Standard Bots

Standard Bots offers robotic automation solutions for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), with their main product being the RO1 collaborative robot. This robot can perform various tasks such as machine tending, pick and place operations, and inspection without requiring programming knowledge, making it user-friendly. The company stands out with its subscription model, starting at $500 per month, which includes the robot and comprehensive support services, allowing businesses to adopt automation without significant upfront costs. The goal of Standard Bots is to help SMEs improve efficiency and reduce labor costs through accessible and easy-to-use robotic solutions.

Key Metrics

Glen Cove, New YorkHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$84.6MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Robotics & Automation, Industrial & ManufacturingIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Employee Stock Options
Paid Vacation

Risks

Competition from NVIDIA's advanced robotics simulation could challenge market position.
Significant funding by competitors like 1X may intensify sector competition.
Potential conflicts of interest with investors like Amazon and Samsung could arise.

Differentiation

Standard Bots offers a subscription model, making robotics accessible to SMEs.
Their RO1 robot is user-friendly, requiring no programming knowledge to operate.
Standard Bots provides comprehensive support and maintenance, ensuring a stress-free user experience.

Upsides

Recent $63M funding round boosts development of next-gen robots and platform enhancement.
Strong investor confidence from Amazon and Samsung supports innovation in AI-powered robotics.
Growing market demand for collaborative robots among SMEs enhances business opportunities.

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