Director of Engineering, AI & Robotics (Founding Team Member)

Position Title: Director of Engineering, AI & Robotics (Founding Team Member)
Location: Vancouver / Remote (Hybrid possible)
Company: Auria Robotics Inc.
Start Date: Q2 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time | Equity + Flexible Compensation
Reports to: CEO, Auria Robotics Inc.
About Auria Robotics
Auria Robotics is redefining autism support through a native AI platform and modular multisensory robots designed to help neurodiverse children thrive—at home, in school, and in clinical environments.
Built by autism parents, clinicians, and engineers, Auria bridges the autism care gap with emotionally intelligent, adaptive technologies that enable personalized learning and communication support. Following our public debut at CES 2026, we are expanding our team to build the next generation of intelligent, accessible assistive technologies for autism intervention and beyond.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Director of Engineering, AI & Robotics to lead the next phase of product development across our software and hardware stack. This role is part of our core leadership team—guiding technical decisions, growing the engineering team, and aligning R&D with our product vision and mission.
This is an ideal opportunity for a senior technical leader ready to step into a strategic, hands-on role with meaningful equity and real-world impact.
Preferred candidates will have a deep personal or professional connection with autism, whether through family, caregiving, or advocacy. Your lived experience is a powerful asset.
Responsibilities
• Lead engineering direction across AI, mobile software, edge computing, and robotic integration
• Manage and grow a cross-functional tech team (AI, cloud, app, embedded systems)
• Architect the AI-powered intervention engine integrating LLMs with autism-specific logic
• Oversee mobile app deployment (iOS, Android) and integration with modular robotics
• Drive iterative product development from prototype to commercial release
• Ensure platform scalability, performance, and compliance (privacy, accessibility)
• Collaborate with clinical advisors, designers, and stakeholders to optimize user outcomes
• Represent tech strategy in investor, partner, and grant discussions
Desired Background
• 7–12+ years in technical leadership (Director, Lead Engineer, or VP Engineering level)
• Deep experience with AI (NLP, GenAI, LLMs) and robotic or IoT systems
• Proven ability to lead cross-platform development (cloud, mobile, hardware)
• Startup or early-stage scaling experience strongly preferred
• Strong communication and people leadership skills
• Passion for inclusive tech and personal connection to neurodiverse communities is a plus
Compensation & Equity
• Competitive compensation with equity
• Pathway to permanent CTO or VP Engineering role
• Visibility with top-tier investors and partners post-CES
• Mission-driven role building real-world impact
Why Join Us?
Auria Robotics is not just building a product, we are building a movement. We believe every neurodiverse child deserves access to intelligent, compassionate, and affordable support. As Director of Engineering, you will shape the future of emotionally intelligent robotics and help transform care, learning, and daily life for millions.