Founding AI Native Lead

Milpitas, CAPosted 24 days ago

Role Overview

Roboforce is hiring a Founding AI Native Lead. This is a full-time role in Milpitas. posted 3 weeks ago. the employer indicates they sponsor work visas. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

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Job description

Why RoboForce

RoboForce is an AI robotics company developing Physical AI–powered Robo-Labor for dull, dirty, and dangerous work. We are not just building AI robots. We are building an AI-native company.

We are hiring a Founding AI Native Lead, reporting directly to the co-founder and working closely with world-class AI and robotics experts across the company. This is a founding builder-operator role focused on turning AI from scattered experiments into company-wide leverage.

You will build workflows, agents, automations, playbooks, and internal systems that make RoboForce faster, sharper, and more scalable. You are helping make the entire company AI-native.

Responsibilities

RoboForce AI-Native Operating System — Build RoboForce’s internal AI-native operating system, including agents, automations, workflows, templates, and internal tools, from prototype to production.
High-Leverage Opportunities — Identify where AI can create 3× leverage across the company. Prototype quickly, measure impact, scale what works, and kill what doesn’t.
Workflow Adoption — Drive AI agent adoption across AI, software, hardware, marketing, operations, recruiting, BD, and more by embedding AI into daily workflows.
AI-native Champion Program — Lead the cross-functional AI Champion network to capture, spread, and operationalize the best AI-native practices across teams.
AI Agent Usage Standards — Define company-wide standards for tools, cost, security, model routing, context management, and human approval thresholds.
AI-Native Infrastructure — Partner with engineering and IT on connectors, permissions, local model hosting, monitoring, and secure deployment.
Technical Chief of Staff Execution — Turn ambiguous AI-native priorities into clear systems, owners, workflows, and execution rhythms.
In-Office Collaboration — Work in-office 5 days a week to enable high-bandwidth collaboration, rapid iteration, and direct access to teams.

Requirements

5–8+ years across product, engineering, AI workflows, founder office, or Chief of Staff roles.
Daily AI power user with hands-on experience using Claude Code, Codex, OpenClaw, Hermes Agent, or equivalent tools.
Technical fluency with APIs, scripting, LLM tools, agent frameworks, integrations, and internal automation.
Strong cross-functional execution across technical and non-technical teams.
Builder mindset: vague problem → working prototype → real adoption.
Sharp product judgment on when to use a prompt, bot, script, SOP, workflow, dashboard, or no tool.
High judgment with sensitive company context, ambiguity, and fast-moving priorities.

Bonus Qualifications

Experience with Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, agent frameworks, LLM routing, or local model hosting.
Ex-founder or direct founder-office experience in a high-growth startup.
Experience building a function, system, or operating cadence from zero.
Background in AI, robotics, hardware, deep tech, or technically complex domains.

Benefits

Competitive stock options/equity programs.
Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan.
Visa sponsorship and green card support for qualified candidates.
Lunches and dinners, a fully stocked kitchen, and regular team-building events.

About Roboforce

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Founding AI Native Lead position at Roboforce?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Roboforce. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Where is the Founding AI Native Lead position at Roboforce located?

This position is based in Milpitas. Roboforce has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.

What does a Founding AI Native Lead at Roboforce earn?

Roboforce has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Founding AI Native Lead role at Roboforce posted?

This role was posted on June 15, 2026 (24 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

Does Roboforce sponsor work visas for this role?

Yes. Roboforce has indicated that this position is open to candidates requiring work visa sponsorship. Confirm specifics (H-1B, OPT, country eligibility, etc.) during the recruiter screen.