Robotics Data-Collection PM: Prototyping & Systems

Rhoda; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhoda AI is building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots and owns the full robotics stack from hardware to state-of-the-art foundation models. We seek an Engineering Product Manager to drive our robot data collection systems, translate research needs into product requirements, and lead prototype work with global engineering partners.

You will deliver system development, validation, and delivery across sensing, calibration, and integration, coordinating with research teams and

Qualifications

• BS/MS in EE, ME, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field; recent grads welcome.
• Hands-on prototyping with CAD, 3D printing, PCB bring-up, embedded programming.
• Strong technical learning ability; comfortable across hardware and software.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Willing to travel for global partner meetings.
• Experience from robotics competitions, research labs, or hardware internships is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own product requirements for robot data collection systems.
• Lead hands-on prototyping to define and validate new product concepts (e.g., grippers, sensor modules, end effectors).
• Evaluate and benchmark cameras, motors, IMUs, and tactile sensors against system requirements.
• Drive hardware and software development across sensing, calibration, synchronization, and system integration.
• Track technical issues, validation, schedule, and delivery.
• Work with Research and Data teams to iterate system requirements.
• Coordinate technical discussions with global engineering and manufacturing partners, including on-site support at partner factories as needed.

Skills

Prototyping experience

Hardware-software fluency

Mandarin & English fluency

Willing to travel occasionally

Strong technical learning

Education

BS/MS in EE/ME/Mechatronics/Robotics or related

Tools

CAD

3D printing

PCB bring-up

Embedded programming

Lab instruments

Job description

Rhoda AI is building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots and owns the full robotics stack from hardware to state-of-the-art foundation models. We seek an Engineering Product Manager to drive our robot data collection systems, translate research needs into product requirements, and lead prototype work with global engineering partners.

You will deliver system development, validation, and delivery across sensing, calibration, and integration, coordinating with research teams and