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Lightspeed
Northbrook, Illinois, United States • On-site
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Lead the engineering organization to execute the robotics platform from development through production deployment for automated construction. Manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers while remaining hands-on with code, architecture, and debugging of robotic cells.
Requires 8+ years of robotics engineering experience with deep proficiency in ROS2, MoveIt2, Python, and C++. Must have 3+ years of experience leading engineering teams and a track record of shipping production systems in hardware-intensive environments.
LightSpeed Build Technologies is revolutionizing the construction industry through AI-powered robotics. Our flagship systems—BRUTE for automated wall panel manufacturing and DEX for on-site collaborative construction—are addressing the global housing crisis by delivering unprecedented speed, precision, and affordability in homebuilding.
As Vice President of Engineering, you will lead LightSpeed’s engineering organization and own the execution of our robotics platform from development through production deployment. This is a hands-on technical leadership role, not a strategy-only position. You will write and review code, make real-time architecture decisions, debug production systems, and directly manage a team of robotics, AI/ML, computer vision, and hardware engineers. You will be responsible for shipping reliable, high-performance robotic systems as we scale from 3 deployed cells to 100+ over the next 18 months.
The ideal candidate has deep personal experience in industrial robotics (ROS2, MoveIt2, motion planning), a track record of building and leading engineering teams in hardware-intensive environments, and the drive to operate as a player-coach at a fast-moving startup.
Own the full robotics software stack: ROS2-based control, motion planning (MoveIt2), multi-robot coordination, sensor integration, and deployment tooling
Make hands-on architecture and design decisions for real-time control systems, robot coordination, and production infrastructure
Write and review code in Python and C++ for robotics applications, control loops, and system integration
Debug complex production issues across software, hardware, and networking layers in deployed robotic cells
Drive technical standards for code quality, testing, CI/CD, and release management across the engineering org
Evaluate and select technology platforms, tools, and frameworks for robotics, AI/ML, and infrastructure
Directly manage and mentor a multidisciplinary engineering team (currently ~10 engineers across robotics, AI/ML, computer vision, and hardware)
Hire, onboard, and develop engineers as the team scales to support 100+ cell deployments
Establish engineering processes, sprint cadences, and development workflows that balance speed with reliability
Foster a high-accountability, low-bureaucracy engineering culture focused on shipping production-ready systems
Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and technical growth planning for direct reports
Ensure deployed LPDC cells meet uptime, precision, and throughput targets in production environments
Lead the transition from monolithic application architecture to scalable, multi-cell systems supporting 100+ deployments
Develop monitoring, alerting, and diagnostic tooling for remote management of distributed robotic cells
Collaborate with Operations on cell deployment, commissioning, and field support processes
Drive continuous improvement in robot cycle times, position accuracy, and system reliability
Partner with the CEO and executive team on technical feasibility, timelines, and resource planning
Coordinate with Operations and Project Management on deployment schedules and customer requirements
Support sales with technical due diligence, customer demos, and integration planning
Provide engineering input to fundraising materials and investor conversations as needed
8+ years of hands-on robotics engineering, with direct experience programming and deploying industrial or collaborative robot systems
Deep proficiency with ROS2 architecture, MoveIt2/MoveIt Pro for motion planning, and real-time robot control
Strong programming skills in Python and C++ for robotics applications
Experience with industrial robot platforms (Hyundai, FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Universal Robots, or similar)
Understanding of DDS middleware, real-time communication, and industrial networking protocols (EtherCAT, EtherNet/IP)
Hands-on experience with robotics simulation tools (MuJoCo, IsaacSIM, Gazebo) and sim-to-real deployment
Working knowledge of sensor integration: LIDAR, depth cameras, force/torque sensors, encoders
3+ years leading or managing engineering teams (10+ engineers), including hiring, performance management, and mentorship
Track record of shipping production systems in hardware-intensive, real-time environments
Experience scaling engineering teams and processes through rapid growth phases
Ability to context-switch between hands-on technical work and people management without losing effectiveness in either
Strong communication skills for translating technical status and risk to non-technical stakeholders
Experience with multi-robot coordination and distributed robotic systems
Background in automated manufacturing, industrial automation, or construction technology
Familiarity with AI/ML integration in robotics (computer vision, reinforcement learning, predictive maintenance)
Experience with production monitoring, DevOps, and CI/CD for robotics deployments
Contributions to open-source robotics projects (ROS2, MoveIt, or related)
Startup or high-growth company experience where you built engineering processes from scratch
MS or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Lead a high-caliber engineering team building robots that address the global housing crisis
Hands-on technical leadership: this role stays close to the metal, not trapped in meetings
Direct impact on scaling from 3 to 1,000 deployed robotic cells
Work with production robots, sensors, and real manufacturing environments daily
Competitive compensation including salary, equity participation, and comprehensive benefits
This position is at-will, meaning either you or the Company may terminate employment at any time, with or without cause or notice.
LightSpeed Build Technologies is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences.
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