About us

Innate is bringing life to the first real-world AI robots. We are looking for outstanding talent to join us in Palo Alto, California.

We are a well-funded team of former Stanford grad/undergrad researchers in robotics, AI, and HCI. We’ve built everything from products with 150k users to high-powered rockets for the Indian governments. We move fast, ship hard, and focus on getting real hardware with AI out into the real world.

You should come work with us if:

You’re a hands-on builder: You’ve built a ton of cool projects and love making things from scratch.

You’re all in: You want to take a product from a napkin sketch all the way to scalable manufacturing.

A more detailed list of what we’re looking for

We’re after someone who isn’t just about theories—someone who’s been in the trenches building hardware that works in the real world. While we’ve listed some key skills below, what really counts is your passion for solving problems and your creativity in bringing ideas to life. Even if you’re still polishing some of these skills, we’re all about growth and learning on the job.

Ideally, you have:

Core Requirements:

Electronics & Circuit Design: Solid experience designing circuits, creating and fabricating PCBs, and working with a variety of electronic components.

Mechanical Design & Fabrication: Hands-on skills in mechanical design using CAD tools, rapid prototyping, and turning designs into physical, working hardware.

Real-World Project Experience: A portfolio of projects where you took an idea from concept to a working prototype—or even production.

Preferred Strengths:

A knack for blending hardware with software—bonus points if you can code and make them work together seamlessly.

A resourceful, can-do attitude with a passion for building practical solutions that work in the real world.

A knack for industrial design, with an eye for aesthetics that balance form and function.

Experience taking a project from early sketches to manufacturing-scale production.

Extra Points If You’re Familiar With:

Working with contract manufacturers and scalable production methods.

Unconventional or emerging fabrication techniques.