Director Robotics AI

Qualifications

• Manage and mentor the current AI team & talent
• Ensure competitiveness of the solutions being implemented
• Drive short-term and long-term results
• Provide deep technology expertise to the organization
• Member of the senior leadership team
• Provide thought leadership in this space across a variety of external venues
• Lead Intellectual Property related aspects to bolster our existing patent portfolio
• Master or PhD in computer science with a major in artificial intelligence
• Technical expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and imitation learning
• Deep understanding of foundational models and architectures, including LLMs, VLMs
• Direct experience with computer vision, object detection, and NLP algorithms and solutions
• Vast experience in motion control, path planning, and navigation
• Vast experience in object manipulation and autonomous decision-making
• Hands on experience of implementing scalable AI solutions for robotics
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Strong leadership skills and presence
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Experience scaling teams at speed while maintaining the talent level

Benefits

• In addition to competitive compensation and an engaging and collaborative business culture, Hexagon Robotics offers a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, 401k matching up to 6% of compensation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Healthcare FSA & HSA and no cost Life Insurance
• Other insurance options including accident, critical illness, hospital care, accidental D&D and short & long-term disability are available at reduced/negotiated costs
• We also offer tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pre-paid legal counsel, low-cost identity protection and Employee & Family Assistance Program

Responsibilities

• Create and implement an ambitious roadmap to enhance robot capabilities with AI

Full Description

Director Robotics AI

Boston

Come build the autonomous future with us. One humanoid at a time.

The integration of robotics and AI is revolutionizing industries, driving innovation, and boosting productivity. AI is transforming robots’ ability to perceive, learn, navigate, recognize objects, and make decisions, unlocking new levels of automation and efficiency. As Director Robotics AI, you will lead the growth of our AI team, develop an ambitious roadmap to enhance our humanoid robots, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in physical AI. Join us and help shape the future of technology!

About Us

Hexagon Robotics is a division of Hexagon - a global leader in precision measurement and digital reality solutions. The humanoid initiative was launched in 2023 and in 2025 a dedicated Robotics division was created to help industrial customers achieve a higher degree of autonomy using humanoid robots. Our first humanoid, AEON, was officially launched on June 17, 2025.

This appeals to you

• Manage and mentor the current AI team & talent

• Create and implement an ambitious roadmap to enhance robot capabilities with AI

• Ensure competitiveness of the solutions being implemented

• Drive short-term and long-term results

• Provide deep technology expertise to the organization

• Member of the senior leadership team

• Provide thought leadership in this space across a variety of external venues

• Lead Intellectual Property related aspects to bolster our existing patent portfolio

This is you

• Master or PhD in computer science with a major in artificial intelligence

• Technical expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and imitation learning

• Deep understanding of foundational models and architectures, including LLMs, VLMs

• Direct experience with computer vision, object detection, and NLP algorithms and solutions

• Vast experience in motion control, path planning, and navigation

• Vast experience in object manipulation and autonomous decision-making

• Hands on experience of implementing scalable AI solutions for robotics

• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills

• Strong leadership skills and presence

• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities

• Experience scaling teams at speed while maintaining the talent level

What we offer you

In addition to competitive compensation and an engaging and collaborative business culture, Hexagon Robotics offers a comprehensive package of benefits including Paid Time Off, 401k matching up to 6% of compensation, Medical, Dental, Vision, Healthcare FSA & HSA and no cost Life Insurance.

Other insurance options including accident, critical illness, hospital care, accidental D&D and short & long-term disability are available at reduced/negotiated costs. We also offer tuition reimbursement, commuter benefits, pre-paid legal counsel, low-cost identity protection and Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Hexagon Robotics is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

At Hexagon, we work to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. We know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and creative employees, and that diversity of thought makes us better each day.

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