Watney Robotics Inc

Watney Robotics develops autonomous robotics systems designed to operate datacenter and supercomputing infrastructure. The company partners with the largest hyperscalers globally to enable significant scaling of compute capacity. Their business model focuses on delivering autonomous physical infrastructure solutions that enhance operational efficiency and scalability in high-demand computing environments.

Autonomous RoboticsCompute ScalingDatacenter InfrastructureHyperscalersPhysical InfrastructureRobotics SystemsSupercomputingwatneyrobotics.com

Watney Robotics Inc

Autonomous RoboticsCompute ScalingDatacenter InfrastructureHyperscalersPhysical InfrastructureRobotics SystemsSupercomputingwatneyrobotics.com

HQBerkeley, US

Team Size12

Open Jobs1

Total Funding$21M

Latest Fundraise10 months ago

TL;DR

What they do: Autonomous, dexterous robots for operating datacenter and supercomputing infrastructure

Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States

Founded: 2024

Stage / Size: Early-stage; ~12 employees

Known investors: A*, Abstract, Conviction

Company Overview

Problem Domain

Datacenter and supercomputing physical infrastructure automation

Founded

2024

Industry

Robotics Engineering

Tech Stack

Common Crawl

CommonCrawl Top 50m

DNSSEC

Funding Track Record

Seed- 2025-04-30

21000000

Crunchbase lists three investors including A*, Abstract, and Conviction

Investor Signal

“A*, Abstract, Conviction”

Founders

What we do

TL;DR

Company Overview

Funding Track Record

Founders

What we do

Watney Robotics Inc

Autonomous RoboticsCompute ScalingDatacenter InfrastructureHyperscalersPhysical InfrastructureRobotics SystemsSupercomputingwatneyrobotics.com

Watney Robotics Inc

Autonomous RoboticsCompute ScalingDatacenter InfrastructureHyperscalersPhysical InfrastructureRobotics SystemsSupercomputingwatneyrobotics.com

HQBerkeley, US

Team Size12

Open Jobs1

Total Funding$21M

Latest Fundraise10 months ago

TL;DR

What they do: Autonomous, dexterous robots for operating datacenter and supercomputing infrastructure

Headquarters: San Francisco, California, United States

Founded: 2024

Stage / Size: Early-stage; ~12 employees

Known investors: A*, Abstract, Conviction

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Company Overview

Problem Domain

Datacenter and supercomputing physical infrastructure automation

Founded

2024

Industry

Robotics Engineering

Tech Stack

Common Crawl

CommonCrawl Top 50m

DNSSEC

Funding Track Record

Seed- 2025-04-30

21000000

Crunchbase lists three investors including A*, Abstract, and Conviction

Investor Signal

“A*, Abstract, Conviction”

Founders

What we do

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Join the Team

Robotics Technician

On-SiteSan Francisco, CA, US

On-Site • San Francisco, CA, US

About Watney Watney develops autonomous robots to enable the growth of critical infrastructure. Having recently raised $21 million in seed funding from Conviction, Abstract and A*, we’re partnering with the world’s largest hyperscalers to accelerate datacenter buildout and breakfix.

Join now for a ground-floor seat with outsized ownership and visibility as we scale from prototype to production fleets. Ship real systems, shape the rollout playbook, and leave fingerprints on a category-defining robotics company.

Role Description As our Robot Technician, you'll be hands-on with cutting-edge autonomous systems from prototype to production deployment. This isn't traditional maintenance – you're a technical owner who will:

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Technical Writer

Full-timeManchester, GB

Full-time • Manchester, GB

Product Designer

Part-timeNovi Sad, RS

Part-time • Novi Sad, RS

Product Designer

ContractManchester, GB

Contract • Manchester, GB

Backend Developer

ContractJerusalem

Contract • Jerusalem

Product Designer

Part-timeCambridge, GB

Part-time • Cambridge, GB

DevOps Engineer

ContractAustin, US

Contract • Austin, US

Build, test, and optimize robots that run continuously

Troubleshoot complex mechanical, electrical, and software issues in autonomous systems

Develop diagnostic procedures and predictive maintenance protocols

Configure and calibrate sensors, actuators, and control systems

Support field deployments and remote debugging of systems worldwide

Create assembly documentation and maintenance procedures as we scale

Help iterate on hardware designs based on real-world performance data

Interface with our software and hardware teams to improve robot behavior and reliability

Essential What You Bring

2+ years hands-on experience with robotic systems, automation equipment, automotive, or similar
Strong mechanical assembly and troubleshooting skills
Electrical debugging capabilities (reading schematics, using multimeters/oscilloscopes)
Experience with motors, sensors, and control systems
Detail-oriented approach to documentation and testing
Basic Linux skills - comfortable with CLI, SSH, log files, and system diagnostics

Experience with CAN bus, ROS, or industrial communication protocols
Familiarity with autonomous systems and edge case handling
CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks, Fusion 360, etc.)
3D printing and rapid prototyping experience
Background in production scaling or manufacturing
Experience with 24/7 reliability systems

What Sets You Apart

You love taking things apart to understand how they work
Comfortable working on bleeding-edge technology with ambiguous requirements
Strong debugging instincts – you can isolate problems systematically
Excited by the challenge of making robots work reliably at scale
Pride in craftsmanship and building things that last

Why Watney Robotics?

Ground-floor opportunity: Join at the inflection point between R&D and massive scaling
Own your impact: Your improvements ship directly to production robots
Cutting-edge technology: Work with advanced autonomous systems solving novel problems
Career growth: Clear paths to lead technician, robotics engineer, or specialization roles
Learn from the best: Work directly with our founding team of robotics experts

We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive team. At Watney Robotics, we welcome people of all backgrounds and identities, and we make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential. If you’re passionate about robotics but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply!

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