Robotics Co-Founder / Head of Engineering (100 % remote) (m/f/d)
EWOR · United States
- Hybrid
- Other
- €150,000 / year
- United States
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Job highlights
- Build and scale your own robotics startup.
- Receive salary and €500k funding option.
- Get 1:1 coaching from unicorn founders.
- Build a team with our network support.
- Scale to €100M+ revenue.
About the role
Robotics Co-Founder / Head of Engineering
We are EWOR, a venture builder founded by serial entrepreneurs Paul Müller (founder Adjust, €1.2B exit) and Petter Made (founder SumUp, €8B). We are looking for ambitious individuals to start and scale their own startups, providing them with the support of experienced founders to build companies valued at over €1 billion.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary while building your startup, with direct employment by EWOR.
- Alternatively, an option for up to €500k in funding.
- Weekly 1:1 sparring sessions with unicorn founders.
- Access to a community of the top 0.1% of founders, peers, and investors.
- Support in building your team with top talent sourced through our network of over 50,000 professionals.
- Assistance in reaching product-market fit and building sales and marketing engines.
- Funding support to secure a multi-million euro funding round within 12 months.
- EWOR Fellows typically raise over €2M after our Grand Pitch, with one fellow setting a record for Europe's largest pre-seed round (€12M) by a first-time founder.
Key Responsibilities
- Own, build, and run your startup in fields such as Robotics.
- Engage in extensive personal development, with a customized program crafted by unicorn founders to enhance goal, time, and energy management.
- Leverage our network of over 50,000 professionals for hiring support and receive advice and best practices from serial entrepreneurs.
- Participate in intensive coaching to prepare your startup for raising millions in funding.
- Iterate your product with us until product-market fit is achieved, with support in building sales forces or marketing engines.
- Take full responsibility for scaling your startup to €100M+ in revenues.
Requirements
- You are based in Europe or the Americas, or open to relocation.
- You are willing to take full responsibility for your own startup and scale it to €100M+ in revenues.
- You possess excellent communication skills in the English language.
Key Skills/Competency
- Robotics
- Startup Founder
- Head of Engineering
- Venture Building
- Entrepreneurship
- Product-Market Fit
- Fundraising
- Team Building
- Sales
- Marketing
Skills & topics
- Robotics
- Co-Founder
- Head of Engineering
- Startup
- Venture Builder
- Entrepreneurship
- Engineering
- Remote
- EWOR
- Robotics Startup
How to get hired
- Understand EWOR's vision: Deeply research EWOR's mission to back ambitious entrepreneurs and its focus on building €1B+ companies.
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your entrepreneurial drive, experience in robotics or engineering leadership, and any previous startup successes or scaling achievements.
- Prepare for founder-level interviews: Expect to discuss your vision for a robotics startup, your leadership potential, and your ability to scale a business significantly.
- Showcase your ambition: Demonstrate your willingness to take full responsibility and drive a startup to €100M+ in revenue during your application and interviews.
- Highlight your network potential: If applicable, mention any experience in building teams or leveraging professional networks for growth.
Technical preparation
Master robotics fundamentals and advanced concepts.,Develop strong architectural design skills.,Practice scaling engineering teams and processes.,Familiarize yourself with fundraising technicals.
Behavioral questions
Describe your vision for a robotics startup.,How do you handle high-pressure startup environments?,Share an experience scaling a team or product.,Explain your leadership approach for growth.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary goal of the Robotics Co-Founder / Head of Engineering role at EWOR?
- The primary goal is to co-found and lead the engineering aspects of a new robotics startup, with the aim of scaling it to over €100 million in revenue, supported by EWOR's resources and expertise.
- Does EWOR provide funding for the startups founded through their program?
- Yes, EWOR offers options for founders, including a salary while building the startup or up to €500k in funding. They also provide support to secure multi-million euro funding rounds within 12 months.
- What kind of support can I expect from EWOR as a Robotics Co-Founder?
- You can expect weekly 1:1 sparring with unicorn founders, access to a top-tier community of founders and investors, support in hiring top talent, and intensive coaching to prepare for fundraising.
- Is this role suitable for someone with a strong engineering background but no prior co-founder experience?
- The role is designed for ambitious individuals, including those with strong engineering leadership experience, who are eager to take on the full responsibility of building and scaling a startup. EWOR's program provides coaching and support to develop entrepreneurial skills.
- What are the location requirements for the Robotics Co-Founder / Head of Engineering position?
- The position is advertised as 100% remote, but candidates are expected to be based in Europe or the Americas, or be open to relocating.
- What is the expected revenue target for the startups EWOR helps build?
- The expectation is for founders to scale their startup to over €100 million in revenues.
- How does EWOR assist in reaching product-market fit?
- EWOR provides direct support in iterating the product until product-market fit is achieved, along with assistance in building up a sales force or creating a marketing engine.
- What is the typical funding outcome for EWOR Fellows?
- On average, EWOR Fellows raise over €2 million after their Grand Pitch. One fellow notably secured a record-breaking €12 million pre-seed investment.