Robotics Tech Lead — Shape Next-Gen Autonomous Systems

Xpengmotors; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 244,000 - 413,000; Full time

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Job summary

XPENG is seeking hands-on Tech Leads to own a robotics research direction, from technical vision and roadmap to prototypes and real-world validation in Santa Clara, California. You will lead interdisciplinary teams to advance autonomous robotics through AI, simulation, and robot-systems development.

The role requires a strong research background in robotics or intelligent systems, plus proven leadership of technical projects or mentoring teams in fast-moving environments.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in a relevant robotics, AI, or intelligent-systems domain.
• Strong record in robotics research or engineering.
• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring teams.
• Comfortable working hands-on in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small, interdisciplinary team on high-impact robotics research.
• Define and execute technical roadmaps, experiments, and evaluation standards.
• Drive work across AI algorithms, simulation, robot systems, and real-world testing.
• Incubate promising technologies into future robotics capabilities.

Job description

XPENG is seeking hands-on Tech Leads to own a robotics research direction, from technical vision and roadmap to prototypes and real-world validation in Santa Clara, California. You will lead interdisciplinary teams to advance autonomous robotics through AI, simulation, and robot-systems development.

The role requires a strong research background in robotics or intelligent systems, plus proven leadership of technical projects or mentoring teams in fast-moving environments.