
Foundation is a robotics company focused on developing advanced humanoid robots. Their flagship product, Phantom, is designed for strength and fluid motion, eliminating a 'robotic' feel for seamless…

Foundation is a robotics company focused on developing advanced humanoid robots. Their flagship product, Phantom, is designed for strength and fluid motion, eliminating a 'robotic' feel for seamless…
Company: Foundation (Foundation Future Industries, Inc.) — developer of general-purpose humanoid robots (product: Phantom)
Founded: May 2024
Headquarters: San Francisco, United States
Funding: Pre-seed $11M (reported), lead: Tribe Capital
Team size: Approximately 85 employees (reported)
Industrial and manufacturing automation; general-purpose physical robotics to address labor shortages
2024
DeepTech
$11 million
Reported participation from unnamed angel investors
“Tribe Capital led pre-seed”
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About Foundation:
Foundation is developing the future of general purpose robotics with the goal to address the labor shortage.
Our mission is to create advanced robots that can operate in complex environments, reducing human risk in conflict zones and enhancing efficiency in labor-intensive industries.
We are on the lookout for extraordinary engineers and scientists to join our team. Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite — it's your talent and determination that truly count.
We expect that many of our team members will bring diverse perspectives from various industries and fields. We are looking for individuals with a proven record of exceptional ability and a history of creating things that work.
Our Culture:
We like to be frank and honest about who we are, so that people can decide for themselves if this is a culture they resonate with. Please read more about our culture here https://foundation.bot/culture .
Who should join:
Why We Are Hiring for This Role:
Foundation is hiring a Motor Team Lead to build and scale in-house electromechanical actuator systems for our advanced humanoid robotics program.
This role focuses on:
We’re seeking a hands-on technical leader with experience delivering motor-driven actuator assemblies in robotics, automotive, or aerospace environments.
You bring:
You’ll operate as a player-coach — driving detailed engineering decisions while building scalable actuator strategy across programs.
Benefits:
Salary:
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