You will lead the tactile glove program, designing the hardware stack that generates training data for the next wave of humanoid robots. You'll own sensor integration, rigid-flex PCB design, and firmware development while managing external partners for mechanical and industrial design. This is a unique opportunity to work with novel MEMS-based tactile sensors.
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San Francisco, United StatesNot Disclosed + Equity
Founding Hardware Engineer at Monty AI
Monty AI is building the physical AI data infrastructure for humanoid robotics, and they need a Founding Hardware Engineer to lead their tactile glove program. Working with a team from Meta Superintelligence Labs and Stanford, you'll utilize world-class MEMS sensors to capture the data necessary for training the next generation of dexterous robots. This is a rare opportunity to own a hardware stack end-to-end, from rigid-flex PCB design and firmware to managing external industrial design partners, all while securing a significant founding stake in a fast-moving AI startup.
Overview
Role overview
Company
Monty
Monty AI - Building physical AI data infrastructure for humanoid robotics
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Architect and design high-density tactile glove electronics, including rigid-flex PCB layout, power distribution, and signal integrity.
- Develop low-level firmware for sensor data acquisition, synchronization, and deterministic streaming using RTOS and C/C++ protocols.
- Quarterback external mechanical and industrial design partners to ensure ergonomics, durability, and manufacturability of wearable hardware.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Proven track record of shipping complex wearables or integrated hardware products from bench prototype to pilot production.
- Expert-level skill in rigid-flex multilayer PCB design using Altium and embedded firmware development for sensor fusion.
- Demonstrated experience managing external ME/ID contractors and manufacturing partners while maintaining a high bar for data fidelity.
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What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Work with world-class founders from Meta Superintelligence Labs, Intel, and Stanford on the cutting edge of physical AI.
- Access proprietary, state-of-the-art active MEMS sensors with on-chip digitization through an exclusive hardware joint venture.
- Flexible founding-level role with significant equity upside and the chance to build a real hardware moat for humanoid robotics.
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