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Your previous experience in robotics isn't a prerequisite - it's your talent and determination that truly count.\nWe 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.\nAll positions are based in San Francisco.\nOur Culture\nWe 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.\n Why are We Hiring for this Role\nTackle the hardest unsolved problem in robotics hardware: human-like dexterous manipulation in the real world\nDesign and develop mechanical architectures for humanoid robotic hands, including joints, structures, and tendon-driven actuation systems.\nDesign/select and integrate tendons, actuators, routing hardware, transmission mechanisms and electronics in extremely space-constrained environments\nPrototype, test, and iterate hand designs to meet strength, dexterity, durability, and manufacturability goals\nConduct stress, fatigue, and failure analysis\nSelect materials for tendons and structures (hard and soft) based on a variety of criteria: strength, friction, flexibility, wear resistance.\nEvaluate materials for flexibility, grip, and wear resistance, including soft materials where applicable\nWhat Kind of Person are We Looking For\nShipped hard-to-build, hard-to-make-reliable products at industrial scale\nSelf starter, high accountability and high sense of ownership of their work\nStrong foundation in mechanical engineering principles and hands-on experience in robotics, automotive, or a related field\nExperience with complex assemblies and kinematic systems under tight spatial constraints\nUnderstanding of manufacturing processes (CNC machining, injection molding, stamping, additive manufacturing, etc.)\nFamiliarity with control systems and mechatronics\nHands-on prototyping experience\nPlus: Prior experience with tendon-driven systems and/or highly space-constrained moving mechanisms \nPlus: Experience integrating sensors (force, position, tactile) into mechanical systems\nBenefits\nWe provide market standard benefits (health, vision, dental, 401k, etc.) and equity. 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