Softgoods Engineer (Robotics)

Location: San Carlos, California, United States; fully on-site

Salary: $175,000–$215,000 per year plus equity

Company

hirify.global develops humanoid robots, including NEO, a home robot designed to operate safely alongside people.

What you will do

• Drive softgoods products from early concept through production ramp.
• Build and iterate prototypes, tooling, and fixtures for quality, repeatability, and user feel.
• Collaborate with industrial designers, engineers, manufacturing partners, and vendors to resolve development challenges.
• Develop assembly, bonding, fabrication, and manufacturing workflows.
• Lead new technology introduction, identify risks early, and improve craftsmanship and production processes.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience.
• Bachelor of Science in engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong CAD and mechanical design skills, from concept sketches to manufacturable prototypes.
• Solid engineering fundamentals and judgment in fast-moving, iterative hardware development.
• Meaningful hands-on fabrication experience across materials, methods, and disciplines.
• Collaborative communication skills, including clear communication, active listening, and supporting colleagues.
• A portfolio showcasing professional work, personal projects, and passion projects is required.

Nice to have

• Experience with textiles, yarns, leathers, elastomers, foams, and other material systems.
• Mold design, tooling, and manufacturing fixture development.
• Pattern making, sewing, and construction techniques.
• CLO3D or similar digital patterning and simulation tools.
• Adhesives, bonding, lamination, and process development.

Culture & Benefits

• Builder-oriented culture emphasizing ownership, speed, honesty, respect, and continuous improvement.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, disability and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match, plus FSA and HSA options.
• Commuter benefits, employee assistance program, onsite snacks, and catered lunches.