Robotics Quality and Reliability Engineer, Matic

$100-150k

The role is also eligible for equity through the company’s discretionary equity program

Junior, Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

4-5 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)

Building fully autonomous home robots

Open for applications

Building fully autonomous home robots

21-100 employees

B2CRetailArtificial IntelligenceManufacturingRoboticsComputer VisionMachine LearningD2CAutomationConsumer Appliances

Open for applications

$100-150k

The role is also eligible for equity through the company’s discretionary equity program

Junior, Mid and Senior level

San Francisco Bay Area

4-5 days a week in office (Mountain View, CA)

21-100 employees

B2CRetailArtificial IntelligenceManufacturingRoboticsComputer VisionMachine LearningD2CAutomationConsumer Appliances

Company mission

To build robots that save people time and energy.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering, or equivalent experience
2–5 years in quality, reliability, or product engineering — ideally in consumer electronics, robotics, or manufacturing
Strong foundation in quality methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, SPC, and standard inspection techniques
Hands-on experience with structured problem-solving and root cause analysis — DFMEA, PFMEA, 8D, fishbone, and DoE
Experience supporting NPI and production ramp, including PPAP/APQP and validation processes
Familiarity with reliability concepts and hardware validation; experience designing or executing reliability test plans is a plus, not a requirement
Comfort with data analysis tools (Python, SQL, Minitab, Tableau, JMP, or similar) is a strong plus
Proficiency with CAD, statistical tools, or quality management systems; robotics hardware/software familiarity is a plus
Strong communicator who can work across engineering, production, and leadership
Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment

What the job involves

As a Quality Engineer at Matic, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring that our autonomous home robots meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction
Based in Mountain View, California, you’ll work closely with our production, engineering, and product teams to design and implement quality control processes that uphold Matic’s commitment to delivering elegant and dependable robotic solutions. This full-time role offers the chance to shape the quality framework of a fast-growing startup, directly impacting the experience of families who rely on our products
Matic’s hardware team is meticulous, collaborative, and driven by a passion for robotics excellence. If you’re detail-oriented, thrive on solving complex challenges, and are excited to ensure our Wall-E-esque robots exceed expectations, we’d love to talk to you
Develop and implement quality assurance processes to evaluate the performance, durability, and safety of Matic's robotic products
Monitor field and fleet performance, identify trends and emerging failure modes, and prioritize issues based on severity, frequency, and customer impact
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on defects and failures across production, validation, and field returns; drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) with cross-functional teams
Own Non-Conforming Inventory (NCI) — tracking, segregation, disposition, rework, and reconciliation — ensuring accuracy and compliance
Work closely with Production to improve process consistency, yield, and overall product quality; contribute to PFMEA development to proactively identify and mitigate process risks
Support reliability testing efforts including fatigue, vibration, and environmental testing; contribute to test plan development and help analyze and communicate results
Perform failure analysis across the product lifecycle and ensure learnings feed back into design and manufacturing
Build and manage quality and reliability metrics including fleet-level performance tracking
Support NPI builds and production ramp by integrating quality and reliability checkpoints into development workflows
Contribute to design reviews (DFMEA) by bringing field and production learnings into the conversation
Document quality and reliability procedures, including SOPs, inspection plans, and training materials for production teams

Our take

Matic, formerly known as Matician, addresses the challenge of precise indoor navigation for robots in home environments. Recognizing the absence of 3D maps for accurate navigation within homes, the company focuses on developing robots that can efficiently clean and navigate living spaces.

In terms of technology, Matic relies on camera-based AI for mapping and navigation, with a claimed precision of 12.5 centimeters. Matic's robot vacuum not only recognizes voice commands and gestures but also prioritizes cleaning areas based on factors like time of day, nearby rooms, and furniture.

With funding under its belt, Matic is now focused on expansion and further development of its technology. With a focus on keeping overhead reasonable and maintaining a modest team, Matic's founders express confidence in the success of its robot vacuum and are already planning a "next set" of robotics products, demonstrating an optimistic outlook on the future of the company in the competitive landscape of home robotics.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

16% female employees

16% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.6)

Company

Company HQ

Mountain View, CA

Leadership

Navneet Dalal

(Co-Founder & CEO)

Previously co-founded and acted as CEO for Flutter. Experience as a Research Scientist for Google, Senior Researcher for Like.com, and Engineer for Eyesmax Software and RiverRun Softwares Pvt.

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