Principal Safety Architect / Technical Lead
Humanoid is the first AI and robotics company in the UK, creating the world’s most advanced, reliable, commercially scalable, and safe humanoid robots. Our first humanoid robot HMND 01 is a next-gen labour automation unit, providing highly efficient services across various use cases, starting with industrial applications.
Our Mission
At Humanoid we strive to create the world’s leading, commercially scalable, safe, and advanced humanoid robots that seamlessly integrate into daily life and amplify human capacity.
Vision
In a world where artificial intelligence opens up new horizons, our faith in its potential unveils a new outlook where, together, humans and machines build a new future filled with knowledge, inspiration, and incredible discoveries. The development of a functional humanoid robot underpins an era of abundance and well-being where poverty will disappear, and people will be able to choose what they want to do. We believe that providing a universal basic income will eventually be a true evolution of our civilization.
Solution
As the demands on our built environment rise, labour shortages loom. With the world’s workforce increasingly moving away from undesirable tasks, the manufacturing, construction, and logistics industries critical to our daily lives are left exposed. By deploying our general-purpose humanoid robots in environments deemed hazardous or monotonous, we envision a future where human well-being is safeguarded while closing the gaps in critical global labour needs.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead top-level hazard analysis for bipedal humanoid systems in home environments.
- Map ISO/UL compliance requirements and maintain the system safety concept.
- Establish gating criteria for safety milestones.
- Oversee safety requirements cascade across perception, control, and hardware.
- Coordinate the safety certification pathway with notified bodies.
- Integrate safety considerations into simulation, hardware, and control subsystems.
We’re Looking For:
- 10+ years in robotics or safety-critical systems.
- Proven track record in functional safety (e.g. IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 13482).
- Experience leading cross-disciplinary technical teams.
- Strong systems engineering background.
- Prior experience with safety case development and certification processes
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary plus participation in our Stock Option Plan
- Paid vacation with adjustments based on your location to comply with local labor laws
- Travel opportunities to our Vancouver and Boston offices
- Office perks: free breakfasts, lunches, snacks, and regular team events
- Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives
- Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics
- Startup culture prioritising speed, transparency, and minimal bureaucracy
How to Apply
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About Humanoid
Humanoid is a London-based robotics company creating commercially scalable humanoid robots for industrial automation. Founded by serial entrepreneur Artem Sokolov, the company has built the HMND 01 platform featuring 29 active degrees of freedom and AI-driven end-to-end reasoning. Its robots target warehouses, logistics hubs, and retail facilities through a robotics-as-a-service (RaaS) model. The company conducted a landmark trial at the Siemens Electronics Factory in Erlangen achieving 60 tote moves per hour with over 90% autonomous success rate. The team of 200+ includes alumni from Apple, Tesla, and Boston Dynamics. Preparing for a Series A round.