
Flexiv is a deep-tech company specializing in the development and manufacturing of general-purpose adaptive robots that redefine intelligent automation. Their robots integrate advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-centered design, offering intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces for automating complex tasks. Flexiv's product line includes RIZON 4, RIZON 4S, RIZON 10, MOONLIGHT, and GRAV. The company was founded in 2016, with its core team originating from robotics and AI laboratories at Stanford University. Flexiv has achieved significant milestones, including reaching unicorn status with a nearly $100 million Series B+ funding round in 2022, and has received awards such as the iF Design Award and the German Innovation Award for its Rizon 4 robot.

Flexiv is a deep-tech company specializing in the development and manufacturing of general-purpose adaptive robots that redefine intelligent automation. Their robots integrate advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and human-centered design, offering intuitive and easy-to-use interfaces for automating complex tasks. Flexiv's product line includes RIZON 4, RIZON 4S, RIZON 10, MOONLIGHT, and GRAV. The company was founded in 2016, with its core team originating from robotics and AI laboratories at Stanford University. Flexiv has achieved significant milestones, including reaching unicorn status with a nearly $100 million Series B+ funding round in 2022, and has received awards such as the iF Design Award and the German Innovation Award for its Rizon 4 robot.
Founded: 2016
Headquarters / Offices: U.S. (Silicon Valley) and multiple Chinese cities
Product focus: Adaptive, force-controlled general-purpose robots (Rizon series, Moonlight)
Notable funding: Series B > $100M (Dec 2020); additional rounds through 2025 including ~ $100M Series C (June 2025) reported
Employee count (approx.): 110
Industrial automation for contact-rich manipulation tasks
2016
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
over $100,000,000
Reported Series B raised north of $100M; strategic investors in the round included Meituan and several VC and corporate investors.
approximately $100,000,000
Reported close of a Series C in June 2025 of approximately $100M.
“Includes strategic and corporate investors (e.g., Meituan) and multiple China-based VC and corporate investors listed across rounds”
About the job:
We are seeking qualified individuals for a Robotic Application Engineer based in Santa Jose, California, mainly responsible for Technical Sales Support (TSS), Robotic Application/Solution Development, and Project Management.
Job Description:
Full Time & ONSITE position in San Jose, California
Work directly with the division management, sales, end users, and system integrators to provide expert support and demonstrate Flexiv robot’s capabilities. This may be in the form of technical presentation, application feasibility analyses, programming support, training, and trade show activities.
Propose concept and solution adapted to our robot range with different technologies (vision, linear stage, conveyor tracking, PLC, API, safety, etc.)
Management of project from proposal creation up to the deployment of turnkey automation solutions.
Provide training to our customers and channel partners.
Report daily to the Robotic Application Engineering Manager
Communicate frequently with customers to ensure quality service is being applied.
Implement, develop, test, debug, and maintain robotic hardware and software.
Requirements
BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, and Robotic Engineering.
Minimum: Bachelor Degree (please do not apply if you have not graduated yet, we need to hire asap)
2+ years automation, robotics, plus project management experience preferred.
Willingness to get hands dirty and do real deployments.
Willingness to travel at a moment's notice.
Salary Range: $85k to $95k
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