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Location
Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Posted
May 08, 2026

Job Description

Location: Somerville, MA (on-site)Reports to: CEODepartment: Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Test EngineeringEmployment Type: Full-time



Role & Responsibilities


As VP of Engineering, you will lead the engineering organization and ensure the seamless integration of hardware and embedded software into a unified robotics product. Your responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):


Technical Leadership & Vision



  • Define and own the engineering vision and strategy for hardware and embedded software, aligning with Rise’s product roadmap, market goals, and business strategy.

  • Shape system architecture for robotics platforms: mechanical, electrical, firmware, embedded software, sensors, controls, communication, and networking.

  • Drive technical innovation and ensure engineering design excellence, robustness, reliability and manufacturability in hardware and embedded systems.

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