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Woven

VP, Embodied Systems

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$320 - $520/hr

Oversee the transition of robot learning research into robust deployable systems across our ... Strong programming experience in C++ and Python ; familiarity with ROS2 , distributed systems, and ...

Odyssey

VP, Research

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

This foundational technology promises to revolutionize robotics, science, healthcare, education ... What we're looking for Odyssey is hiring a VP of Research to lead and grow our Frontier Research ...

Lila Sciences

Vice President, Engineering

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$196K - $253K/yr

Partner with Robotics and Software to build, industrialize, and scale all-of-science autonomous ... Partner with AI Research, Software, Product, and Science to align platform capabilities with ...

Lila Sciences

Vice President, Engineering

Cambridge, MA · On-site

$196K - $253K/yr

Partner with Robotics and Software to build, industrialize, and scale all-of-science autonomous ... Partner with AI Research, Software, Product, and Science to align platform capabilities with ...

Nvidia

Senior Robotics Research Scientist

Seattle, WA · On-site

$112K - $142K/yr

The Seattle Robotics Lab is focused on fundamental and applied robotics research across the full ... Furthermore, SRL collaborates closely with other research and engineering teams to advance and ...

Saint Luke's Hospital System

Saint Luke's is seeking a dynamic Vice President (VP) of Research to lead and advance its research mission while expanding research opportunities. The VP will collaborate with leadership to shape the ...

Saint Luke's Hospital of Kansas City

Saint Luke's is seeking a dynamic Vice President (VP) of Research to lead and advance its research mission while expanding research opportunities. The VP will collaborate with leadership to shape the ...

Meta

Research Engineer Robotics (Systems)

Redmond, WA

$183K/yr

Research Engineer Robotics (Systems) Responsibilities: * Architect & Own Real-Time Robotic Systems: Design and maintain real-time dexterous manipulation pipelines that integrate perception, planning ...

Still Bright Inc

VP, Engineering

Kenilworth, NJ · On-site

$279K/yr

The Vice President of Engineering is accountable for building out RACER's demonstration and ... Coordinate closely with the Director of R&D (who reports to the Chief Technology Officer) to ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for vice president robotics research engineer in the United States is $215,595.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $180,000.00 and $232,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Vice President Robotics Research Engineer vs Robotics Research Engineer?

AspectVice President Robotics Research EngineerRobotics Research Engineer
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (Master's/PhD), extensive experience, leadership skillsBachelor's or Master's in Robotics, Engineering, or related fields
Work EnvironmentStrategic leadership, cross-department collaboration, executive meetingsHands-on research, prototype development, technical analysis
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, robotics firms, R&D divisionsResearch labs, startups, academic institutions

The Vice President Robotics Research Engineer typically holds a senior leadership role, focusing on strategic direction and overseeing research teams, while the Robotics Research Engineer is more involved in technical research and development tasks. The VP role requires extensive experience and leadership skills, whereas the Research Engineer focuses on technical expertise and hands-on work.

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Infographic showing various Vice President Robotics Research Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $215,595 per year, or $103.7 per hour.

VP, Engineering - Integrated Robotics Systems

Simbe Robotics

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$250K - $350K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

Job description

Simbe Robotics is a leading retail robotics company delivering in-store intelligence solutions that help retailers optimize operations, improve shelf execution, and unlock actionable data insights. Our autonomous robots, computer vision systems, and cloud-based analytics platform operate in live retail environments at scale, enabling enterprise customers to make faster, data-driven decisions.

Position Overview
Simbe is seeking a Vice President of Engineering to lead and unify our full-stack engineering organization across robotics, hardware, AI, cloud, and data systems.

This role owns end-to-end engineering execution and technical alignment across:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Hardware R&D and Electrical Engineering
- Robotics Software and Embedded Systems
- Computer Vision and Applied AI
- Cloud Infrastructure and Web Platforms
- Data Science and Data Platforms
- Product Roadmap Management

The VP of Engineering will ensure architectural cohesion across hardware and software, operational excellence in production and deployment, and continued advancement of our deep technology capabilities.
This is a systems-level leadership role requiring both technical depth and organizational scale. The mandate is to build a unified, enterprise-grade robotics and intelligence platform that performs reliably across thousands of real-world retail environments.
Responsibilities:
  • Own engineering strategy, execution, and delivery across hardware and software domains
  • Drive architectural alignment across mechanical, electrical, embedded, AI, cloud, and data systems
  • Establish scalable engineering processes, quality standards, and release discipline
  • Ensure production readiness, field reliability, and measurable system performance for Tier 1 B2B customers
  • Partner closely with Product, Commercial, Customer Success, and Operations to align engineering priorities with revenue growth and customer outcomes
  • Balance near-term delivery commitments with long-term technical innovation
  • Build and develop high-performing, cross-disciplinary engineering leaders
  • Advance Simbe's leadership in robotics, computer vision, AI, and cloud-based retail intelligence
What we are looking for:
  • Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary engineering organizations delivering deployed robotic or IoT systems at scale
  • Direct oversight of both hardware and software teams
  • Strong systems thinker with experience integrating mechanical, electrical, embedded, AI, and cloud architectures
  • Track record of scaling engineering organizations in growth-stage environments
  • Experience delivering enterprise-grade products to Tier 1 B2B customers
  • Demonstrated ability to raise engineering rigor while maintaining startup velocity
  • Credible technical leader capable of guiding senior domain experts across hardware, AI, and software disciplines
  • Experience partnering with commercial teams to ensure technical investments translate into business impact
$250,000 - $350,000 a year
The base salary offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including equity compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
At Simbe, you will be at the forefront of retail innovation, working with cutting-edge AI and robotics technologies to transform retail operations. Our culture is dynamic, inclusive, and driven by a passion for improving the way retailers operate and serve their customers. Join us to be a part of a team that is not only reshaping the future of retail but also offering immense value to our clients worldwide.

Simbe Values: R. E. T. A. I. L.
Result Driven - We are customer-centric and results-driven. We strive to create immense value for our team, partners, customers, and investors. 
Empathetic - We are sensitive and mindful. We support each other in challenging times, both professionally and personally.
Transparent - We highly value open communication internally, and with our partners and customers. We are receptive to feedback.
Agile - We are agile and always eager to learn. We quickly adapt to changes and customer needs.
Innovative - We are bold and innovative, with an intense focus on product design and user experience.
Leaders - We strive for excellence. We are accountable, the best at what we do, and leaders in our field.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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