Associate Engineering Product Manager- Robot Data Systems

The role

You will drive the development of robot data collection systems. You will translate research needs into product requirements and build and test prototypes.

What you will do

• Own product requirements for robot data collection systems.
• Lead hands-on prototyping to define and validate new product concepts.
• Evaluate and benchmark key components such as cameras, motors, IMUs, and tactile sensors.
• Drive hardware and software development across sensing, calibration, synchronization, and system integration.
• Track technical issues, validation, schedule, and delivery.
• Work closely with Research and Data teams to quickly iterate system requirements.
• Coordinate technical discussions with global engineering and manufacturing partners.
• Provide on-site support at partner factories as needed.

Required qualifications

• BS or MS in EE, ME, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related fields
• Recent and upcoming graduates (2025/2026) welcome
• Hands-on prototyping experience (e.g., CAD, 3D printing, PCB bring-up, embedded programming, lab instruments)
• Strong technical learning ability and comfortable across hardware and software
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English
• Comfortable joining occasional evening meetings with global partners
• Comfortable with occasional domestic travel

Nice to have

• Experience from robotics competitions, research labs, or hardware internships

About the company

Rhoda AI is building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. They own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware to foundation world models.