Robotics Analyst

Location: New York City, New York, US; San Francisco, California, US; Remote. Work setting: onsite. Work location: San Francisco. Work hours: office hours.

Company

hirify.global is an independent research and analysis firm specializing in the semiconductor and AI industries, with products covering industry models, equity research, consulting, and technical due diligence.

What you will do

• Lead research on robot learning methods, training data, model architectures, supply chains, and applications.
• Produce research reports, forecasts, technical briefings, investment memos, and technical primers using public and proprietary data.
• Track mobile manipulators, quadrupeds, industrial robots, cobots, and self-driving vehicles.
• Assess how AI, edge computing, data collection, and simulation are transforming automation capabilities and market structures.
• Collaborate with semiconductor, AI infrastructure, and industrial technology analysts on cross-sector insights.
• Present findings to investors, OEMs, automation providers, policy stakeholders, senior executives, and clients.

Requirements

• Onsite work in San Francisco during office hours is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in robotics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field; a master’s degree is expected and a PhD is preferred.
• 2–5+ years of experience in equity research, investment analysis, strategy consulting, or R&D within robotics, automation, or industrial technology.
• Strong understanding of physical AI, robotics hardware, supply chains, market dynamics, and industrial integration.
• Ability to translate technical and market data into actionable insights, with excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Python, SQL, MATLAB, or similar data tools is a plus.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a global team of more than 50 analysts focused on semiconductors and AI.
• Gain exposure to proprietary datasets, robotics commercialization, and emerging automation technologies.
• Collaborate with experts across robotics, semiconductors, AI infrastructure, and industrial technologies.
• Develop executive communication and thought leadership through interaction with investors and industry leaders.
• Take ownership of research coverage areas and lead thematic projects over time.