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Foundation
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)
Company Overview
Problem Domain
Industrial and manufacturing automation; general-purpose physical robotics to address labor shortages
Founded
2024
Industry
DeepTech
Tech Stack
Proprietary cycloid actuators
Embodied AI / perception and autonomy
Funding Track Record
Pre-seed- 2024-08-22
$11 million
Reported participation from unnamed angel investors
Investor Signal
“Tribe Capital led pre-seed”
Founders
What we do
Join the Team
Senior Electrical Engineer
On-SiteSan Francisco Bay Area, US
On-Site • San Francisco Bay Area, US
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About Us
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:
You like working in person with a team in San Francisco.
You deeply believe that this is the most important mission for humanity and needs to happen yesterday.
You are highly technical - regardless of the role you are in. We are building technology; you need to understand technology well.
You care about aesthetics and design inside out. If it's not the best product ever, it bothers you, and you need to “fix” it. You don't need someone to motivate you; you get things done
.
Why We Are Hiring for This Role:
Own the end-to-end design of custom PCBs for robotic hand controllers, including schematics, layout, and BOM selection.
Develop new custom force and tactile sensors for robotics with aggressive size and reliability requirements.
What Kind of Person We Are Looking For:
Proven track record designing embedded systems (MCUs, DSPs, or FPGAs) in compact, high-reliability systems.
Experience with sensor integration (IMUs, force/tactile, encoders), motor control (BLDC, brushed, stepper), and power electronics.
Benefits
We provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.). Join us for the culture and the mission, not for the benefits.
Salary
The annual compensation is expected to be between $180,000 - $300,000. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
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Support the transition from prototypes to production, working with contract manufacturers and test engineers.
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Strong debugging skills with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and JTAG tools.
Proficiency in ECAD tools such as Altium Designer, KiCad, or Cadence.
Solid understanding of signal integrity, thermal management, and power distribution for compact electronics.
Familiarity with firmware interactions and embedded C/C++ is a plus.
Experience working on robotics, prosthetics, or haptics-related hardware.
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Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
