Vice President, Autonomy

The Company is seeking a VP Autonomy to join their dynamic team. This role is a unique opportunity to lead the autonomy strategy and engineering teams, focusing on SLAM, navigation, mapping, and spatial AI. The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping the future of autonomous robotics, driving the next generation of intelligent flying robots, and ensuring the delivery, deployment, and maintenance of the autonomy stack across various hardware platforms. Key responsibilities include talent acquisition and development, establishing clear governance and processes, and making system-level trade-offs to align with product goals. The VP Autonomy will also oversee risk management and verification across different testing phases and will be expected to have a strong background in robotics or autonomous systems, with a proven track record of deploying autonomy on real hardware products. Applicants for the VP Autonomy position at the company should hold a Master’s or PhD degree in robotics or a related field, with at least 8 years of experience in robotics or autonomous systems. The role requires strong engineering leadership, team management experience, and deep expertise in areas such as SLAM, VIO, path planning, 3D mapping, or AI perception. The ideal candidate will have a genuine drive to coach and develop teams, excellent communication skills, and professional fluency in English. A collaborative spirit and the ability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment are essential. The company values independent thinking and offers a range of benefits to support the well-being and professional growth of its employees.