
Standard Bots is a robotics company focused on making automation accessible through its advanced hardware and software platform. Their flagship product, the RO1, is a six-axis robotic arm designed and assembled in the USA, offering high payload capacity, precision, and speed. The company integrates powerful AI learning models and intuitive no-code software to enable easy programming and deployment of robots for manufacturing tasks such as CNC tending, case packing, inspection, and more. Standard Bots targets manufacturers seeking to automate dangerous, mundane, or repetitive tasks to improve safety and productivity. Their business model includes direct sales and leasing options, supported by continuous software updates, remote diagnostics, and warranty hardware replacements. The company has raised significant funding and is backed by notable investors like General Catalyst and Amazon Industrial Fund, positioning it as a competitive player in the robotics automation market.

Standard Bots is a robotics company focused on making automation accessible through its advanced hardware and software platform. Their flagship product, the RO1, is a six-axis robotic arm designed and assembled in the USA, offering high payload capacity, precision, and speed. The company integrates powerful AI learning models and intuitive no-code software to enable easy programming and deployment of robots for manufacturing tasks such as CNC tending, case packing, inspection, and more. Standard Bots targets manufacturers seeking to automate dangerous, mundane, or repetitive tasks to improve safety and productivity. Their business model includes direct sales and leasing options, supported by continuous software updates, remote diagnostics, and warranty hardware replacements. The company has raised significant funding and is backed by notable investors like General Catalyst and Amazon Industrial Fund, positioning it as a competitive player in the robotics automation market.
Location of design & assembly: United States (Glen Cove, NY)
Product focus: Six-axis AI-enabled industrial robot arms and robot OS/software
Recent funding: Series B ~ $63M (Jul 12, 2024)
Business model: Direct sales and leasing with OTA software updates and remote diagnostics
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Manufacturing and industrial automation—CNC tending, case packing, inspection, and other repetitive or hazardous tasks.
2016
Automation Machinery Manufacturing
63000000
Series B reported with participation from investors including Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund and Samsung Next.
“Backed by institutional investors including General Catalyst, Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund, and Samsung Next”
About Standard Bots Standard Bot’s mission is to significantly lower the barrier to entry to real-world automation, bringing the power of bits to the world of atoms and unlocking productivity for entire new industries and users.
Our robotics, vision, and networking platform is the basis for our company’s ambitious goals- and a platform of such magnitude requires a deep investment in extensibility, simplicity, and reliability.
Embedded Systems engineering is the basis of the entire company’s mission. The foundations they build to empower not only the company, but entire industries.
This role is a Software Generalist in nature with lean towards embedded systems and firmware. You will be part of our on-call rotation helping with higher parts of our software stack but also have familiarity with embedded systems, firmware, etc.
We’re looking for seasoned and skilled technical leaders to help architect the future of robotics through best in class, modern software engineering practices. As an Embedded Systems Software Engineer, you will work with other engineers, organizational leaders, and users to advance the foundations of systems control, networking, and robotics.
Responsibilities
Software Stack and Ownership Areas The Systems Group focuses on foundational technologies including motor control, Linux host OS configuration, system health monitoring/logging, and robotic control systems.
Tech Stack
Who You Are 💡 We do not require or favor any background in robotics We’re looking for engineers who are self-driven, optimistic, creative, and resourceful. We have no requirements for a background in robotics, but find most success with engineers excited by the domain and looking to apply their expertise and experience in a new, fascinating area.
Skills You’ll Bring
More About Standard Bots
Standard Bots is transforming robotics by building an accessible platform for companies of all sizes. Designed and assembled in the U.S., our robots are programmed through simple demonstrations, rather than complex coding. By streamlining every step of the deployment workflow—from software updates to fleet management—we're empowering businesses to achieve new efficiencies and tackle diverse challenges across sectors. Our goal is to make intelligent robotics as ubiquitous and accessible as smartphones, fundamentally changing the role of automation in society.
Compensation and Benefits:
The salary range for this role is $180,000 to $230,000. We are open to a variety of seniority levels for this role and will build compensation packages that are commensurate with seniority and skill level. Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Standard Bots. All Full-Time Employees are eligible for Employee Stock Options. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees.
Compensation Range: $180K - $230K