Technical Soft Goods Designer

About the Team

Our Robotics team is focused on unlocking general-purpose robotics and pushing towards AGI-level intelligence in dynamic, real-world settings. Working across the entire model stack, we integrate cutting-edge hardware and software to explore a broad range of robotic form factors. We strive to seamlessly blend high-level AI capabilities with the constraints of physical systems to improve peoples' lives.

About the Role

We are seeking a Technical Soft Goods Designer to lead the design, prototyping, and integration of soft goods for robotic systems. In this role, you will work closely with mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers to develop soft components that interface directly with hardware—such as covers, protective elements, wear surfaces, cable management solutions, and interaction-facing materials.

This is a highly hands-on role for someone who understands both materials and machines. You will source and evaluate fabrics, elastomers, foams, and composites; prototype and test soft goods under real operational conditions; and iterate designs to meet functional, durability, and usability requirements. Your work will shape how robotic systems perform, endure, and interact with the world.

This role is based in San Francisco, CA, and requires in-person 4 days a week.

In this role, you will

• Design soft goods that integrate seamlessly with robotic hardware, sensors, and actuators. • Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, and robotics engineers to define requirements and interfaces. • Source, evaluate, and test materials for durability, flexibility, environmental resistance, and manufacturability. • Prototype soft components using a range of fabrication methods (cut-and-sew, lamination, molding, bonding, etc.). • Build and i…