Head of Autonomous Systems @ Chef Robotics

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Full-Time

Head of Autonomous Systems

Posted on 1/11/2023

Chef Robotics

51-200 employees

AI-powered robots for commercial kitchen automation

Robotics & Automation

AI & Machine Learning

Consumer Goods

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Required Skills

Chef

Computer Vision

Requirements

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics
10+ years of production engineering experience as an IC, tech lead, or manager
Successfully shipped and scaled at least two products in market
Led and managed various leveled-engineering teams
A firm understanding of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, firmware, perception and computer vision, machine learning and robotic motion planning and control
Able to be onsite at the SF Chef Robotics office

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the management team to recruit C-suite level hires, represent Chef at panels, and investor conferences
Lead, develop, and scale the Autonomy team
Help scale Chef's autonomy stack to 100 units deployed
Determine and set the technical direction for Chef's software stack

Chef Robotics’ goal is to transform food companies with intelligent food automation. By automating food production, we are solving the number one problem the food industry faces - a crushing labor shortage. Our robotic system is gaining fast traction with various customers and clients. We have signed multiple 8-figure multi-year contracts with various food companies and expect to expand our reach in the near future.

Our team consists of Senior and Staff engineers and leaders from various industries and companies, such as Cruise, Google, Tesla, Nuro, Neuralink, Meta, and more.

Chef is a private company funded by Kleiner Perkins, Construct, Bloomberg Beta, and Promus Ventures.

More about our goal: https://chefrobotics.ai/mission

More about our principles: https://chefrobotics.ai/principles

More about benefits: https://chefrobotics.ai/careers

You will

Collaborate with the management team to recruit C-suite level hires, represent Chef at panels, and investor conferences.
Lead, develop, and scale the Autonomy team.
Help scale Chef’s autonomy stack to 100 units deployed.
Determine and set the technical direction for Chef’s software stack.

You have

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Physics.
10+ years of production engineering experience as an IC, tech lead, or manager.
Successfully shipped and scaled at least two products in market.
Led and managed various leveled-engineering teams.
A firm understanding of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, firmware, perception and computer vision, machine learning and robotic motion planning and control.

You are

Able to be onsite at the SF Chef Robotics office.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizen status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, age, pregnancy status, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status.

Multiple studies have found that a higher percentage of women and BIPOC candidates won’t apply if they don’t meet every listed qualification. Chef values candidates of all backgrounds. If you find yourself excited by our mission but you don’t check every box in the description, we encourage you to apply anyway!

Chef Robotics

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Chef Robotics is a pioneering company that addresses the labor crisis in the food industry by integrating Robotics and AI into commercial kitchens, thereby reducing the cost of fresh food and increasing its accessibility. Their unique approach offers a flexible solution to traditional "hard" automation, enabling tasks that would otherwise be impossible without robotic assistance. This forward-thinking culture and commitment to technical advancement positions Chef Robotics as a leader in the industry, making it an exciting and rewarding place to work.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$24.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 11%

1 year growth

↑ 28%

2 year growth

↑ 123%

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