Nextera Robotics

AI-native Robotics

Hiring — 12 openYC-S20Industrials -> Manufacturing and RoboticsEarly

What Nextera Robotics does

Nextera Robotics is an AI-native Robotics and Industrial Automation company founded at MIT.

12 open roles

Remote Supervisor for Robots - local in MA only - full-time
Boston, MAContractAny (new grads ok)$48K - $52KVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

Observe multiple mobile robots remotely, on a computer screen. Notify engineers of any unexpected behaviors. Work from Nextera Robotics office in Boston, partially remote work is possible. The robots are autonomously operating in industrial locations in various parts of the country. Requirements: positive personality, stamina, attention to detail. No special technical skills are required. Hourly rate: from $24/hour.

Remote Supervisor for Robots - part-time - local in MA only
Boston, MAContractAny (new grads ok)$48K - $52KVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

Observe multiple mobile robots remotely, on a computer screen. Notify engineers of any unexpected behaviors. Work from Nextera Robotics office in Boston, partially remote work is possible. The robots are autonomously operating in industrial locations in various parts of the country. Requirements: positive personality, stamina, attention to detail. No special technical skills are required. Hourly rate: from $24/hour. Part-time - looking to hire several individuals. 10-30 hours/week, subject to your availability.

Robotics and AI Software Engineer - Autonomous Navigation
Boston, MAFull-timeAny (new grads ok)$110K - $140KVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

Nextera Robotics is a fast-growing Industrial Robotics and AI company founded at MIT. We develop and deploy extensive fleets of purpose-built industrial robots. We are building a future where AI-native robots handle all the repetitive and physically demanding tasks. Nextera has a client base among Fortune 500 companies. Working at Nextera is a great opportunity for those who love to get things done. We are a fast-paced, highly technical organization. Our teams are kept small and agile to limit layers of unnecessary processes. Autonomy is expected. Every engineer gets to see their work transition from ideas to high-value products. The work is challenging but highly rewarding. Role: Play a significant part in the development of planning and control software for autonomous mobile robot stack. Nextera’s next-generation autonomous robots are being deployed in a variety of environments – from warehouses to production floors, to construction sites. You will take part in the development of robust navigation techniques for our new robot models and work with our engineering team in Boston to bring the products to life. Required: Proven experience with localization, planning, and/or controls for drones or mobile robots in academia or industry. Strong CS, Mathematics, or Physics background Excellent programming skills Familiarity with simulation tools Strong communication and inter-personal skills Preferred: Familiarity with Visual SLAM, lidar-based SLAM, Factor Graphs, ROS, CUDA, lidars, sensors fusion, 3D reconstruction, calibration, computer vision, path planning and controls algorithms Strong math skills, familiarity with mathematical optimization in the context of autonomous navigation and computer vision M.S. or PhD We'll be very excited to learn more about you and welcome you to the Nextera Robotics team!

Robotics Assembly Specialist
Boston, MAContractAny (new grads ok)$45K - $65KVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

This job is a good fit for you if you've got a strong mechanical ability. Any experience as an assembly technician, mechanical engineering student, automotive technician, construction worker, or industrial equipment maintenance technician is an advantage. This is a perfect job for you if you are comfortable working with your hands and know how to work with computers. If you are excited about robotics and the future. Nextera Robotics is a fast-growing industrial robotics and AI company founded by MIT alumni. Nextera has a client base among Fortune 500 companies. Working at Nextera is a great opportunity for those who love to get things done. We are a fast-paced, highly technical team. What you will be doing: Lead the parts fabrication process for autonomous mobile robots: 3D printing, waterjet, laser cutting, other Setup and test software and electronic components Assist with various equipment and robot assembly Test autonomous robots Provide feedback to engineers to improve quality of the assembled devices Assist with robotics equipment deployment Supervise robots and equipment during deployment activities Requirements: Mechanical ability Ability to lift 45 lbs Driver's license Good to have: Experience with complex electro-mechanical systems Mechanical or electrical engineering background Familiarity with computers, Linux-based systems, ROS Familiarity with lidars, depth sensors, IMUs, other types of on-board sensors for mobile robots 3D CAD design We will be very excited to learn more about you and welcome you to the Nextera Robotics team!

Sr. Business Development Manager
Boston, MA, US / New York, NY, US / Hartford, CT, US / Washington, DC, USFull-time3+ years$90K - $130KVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

This job is a good fit for you if you've got experience in construction or real estate, you are an excellent communicator with a passion for cutting-edge technology and construction. Prior knowledge of software or robotics is NOT required. Nextera Robotics is a fast-growing Industrial Robotics and AI company founded at MIT. We develop and deploy extensive fleets of purpose-built robots. Nextera Robotics is revolutionizing the Construction Industry with DIDGE AI: a project management platform powered by AI and Autonomous Robots. We are seeking a charismatic individual with a passion for technology and construction, to join us as a Business Development Manager. You'll join a dynamic, agile team that believes in minimal bureaucracy and full autonomy. Nextera Robotics offers an environment where your contributions are recognized and where you can witness your efforts translate into tangible enhancements in construction management. With the opportunity to engage with professionals across the industry, this role is not just a job but a career that will propel you into the future of construction technology. Requirements: Excellent communication skills, charisma, confidence, full language proficiency. 3+ years experience as an account executive in Construction tech. Other relevant prior experience: construction manager, superintendent, VDC manager, construction business development manager, real estate broker, remodeling manager, etc. Fast learner: able to quickly understand the user value of the platform, learn how it works, and explain it to clients. Strong analytical skills: understand user feedback, and convert it into specifications for future updates of the platform. Willingness to travel occasionally for in-person presentations and site deployments. Hands-on person, comfortable around mechanical tools, electronics, computers Responsibilities: Demonstrate DIDGE to construction project teams and decision makers via video calls and in person. Build and maintain strategic relationships with Didge clients. Positioning Didge as a singular, cohesive offering to simplify the message and emphasize its comprehensive benefits. Proactively promote the upcoming integrations with top construction SAAS platforms to generate early interest. Drive Didge’s presence at key industry trade shows to showcase the technology and expand market reach. Manage kick-off meetings at new deployments, build strong bond with the key users. Collect feedback from client teams, analyze and Synthesize client feedback into actionable product specifications for the enhancement of DIDGE. Advantages: Familiarity with popular construction software tools: Procore, Primavera, Textura, Revit, Navisworks, etc. Familiarity with UX design. Proficiency with MS Office tools. Compensation: base pay + commission Join us at Nextera Robotics, where your expertise in construction and passion for innovation will merge to redefine industry standards. We're eager to see how you will help us build the future.

Systems Integration Engineer - Autonomous Mobile Robots - Mechatronics
Boston, MAFull-time3+ years$135K - $165KVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

Nextera Robotics is a fast-growing Industrial Robotics and AI company founded at MIT. We develop and deploy fleets of purpose-built autonomous mobile robots for Fortune 500 clients. We are building a future where AI-native robots handle repetitive and physically demanding tasks. We move fast with small, agile teams. Autonomy is expected. You’ll see your integrated robots go from bench to real-world deployment. Role: Own the full integration that makes our mobile robots work reliably in the real world. Source commercial platforms, then integrate custom compute, LiDAR/vision sensors/IMUs, power distribution, communication buses, and our autonomous stack. You will design, assemble, test, and validate under real physical constraints - turning prototypes into production-ready fleet robots. Work hand-in-hand with our world-class Boston software team to ship robots that actually perform on warehouse floors, production sites, and outdoor environments. Required: - 3+ years hands-on experience integrating hardware and software for mobile robots or autonomous systems - Strong mechatronics mindset - proven ability bridging mechanical, electrical, and software layers (sensors, compute, buses, real-time interfaces) - Deep comfort with real-world robot validation: sensor fusion, physical constraint testing, fault isolation, and repeatable deployment - Excellent communication and ownership — you thrive turning messy integration challenges into reliable systems Preferred: - Experience scaling robots from prototype to fleet deployment - Background with industrial connectivity (5G, mesh networks, PLCs, motor control) or radio systems - Familiarity with ROS/ROS2, LiDAR/vision pipelines, C++/Python integration, or computational geometry/motion planning - M.S. or equivalent in Robotics, Mechatronics, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Working at Nextera is a great opportunity for those who love to get things done. The work is challenging, deeply technical, and incredibly rewarding — you’ll watch the robots you integrated drive out the door and perform for customers. We’ll be very excited to learn more about you and welcome you to the Nextera Robotics team! Competitive salary based on experience, plus great perks. Join a YC-backed startup shaping the future of robotics!

Wireless Network Engineer
Boston, MA, USFull-time3+ years$100K - $135KVisa: Will sponsor
What the role involves

Nextera Robotics is a fast-growing Industrial Robotics and AI company founded at MIT. We develop and deploy extensive fleets of purpose-built industrial robots. We are building a future where AI-native robots handle all the repetitive and physically demanding tasks. Nextera has a client base among Fortune 500 companies. Working at Nextera is a great opportunity for those who love to get things done. We are looking for a talented and experienced wireless network engineer driven to take part in developing a low-infrastructure wireless networking solution for challenging and evolving environments. You are going to design, troubleshoot, and optimize long-range wireless networks to support the flawless operation of autonomous mobile robots: https://didge.ai Responsibilities: Engage in systems analysis, engineering, and improvement of existing network technology Document network development and testing Resolve issues and minimize the impact for customers Setup, troubleshoot, and optimize long-range wireless networks at industrial facilities and construction sites: 900MHz mesh network, similar to long-range WiFi. Model wireless networks using specialized software Conduct wireless site surveys, and provide guidance for deployment engineers and technicians Research and improve network monitoring and remote administration technology, network routing technology Research and improve network security Qualifications: Bachelor’s +2 years industry experience, or Master’s degree +1 year experience in a related field Strong understanding of RF and wireless communication technologies, WAN, LAN Hands-on experience in wireless network installation, configuration, and maintenance Ability to troubleshoot and resolve network issues using diagnostic tools Experience in conducting wireless site surveys Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Willingness to travel occasionally for site surveys, deployment, and troubleshooting Preferred but not required: Experience with HaLow or LoRaWAN is an advantage Any knowledge of network security monitoring is an advantage Familiarity with relevant tools - Ekahau, Wireshark, SolarWinds, Splunk etc. Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices for efficient network management Proficiency in Linux-based operating systems Experience with C++ or script languages Wireless networking certification (CWNA, CWDP, etc) We are a fast-paced, highly technical organization. Our teams are kept small and agile to limit layers of unnecessary processes. Autonomy is expected. Every engineer gets to see their work transition from ideas to high-value products. The work is challenging but highly rewarding. The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong analytical skills as well as the ability to effectively communicate with colleagues and external vendors. We'll be very excited to learn more about you and welcome you to the Nextera Robotics team!

Sr. AI / ML Engineer
Boston, MAFull-time3+ years$160K - $210KVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

Nextera Robotics is a fast-growing Industrial Robotics and AI company founded at MIT. We build and deploy advanced AI systems and autonomous technologies for Fortune 500 clients across construction, energy, telecommunications, and other industrial sectors. We are building a future where AI-native systems and robots handle repetitive, high-friction, and physically demanding work. We move fast with small, agile teams. Autonomy is expected. You’ll see your work go from idea to production and create real value in the field. The work is challenging, deeply technical, and highly rewarding. This role is ideal for a strong programmer with a versatile software development background and a passion for AI, machine learning, and robotics. What you will do: Build and productionize advanced computer vision and multimodal AI systems for real-world industrial deployment, with a focus on detection, segmentation, visual understanding, and VLM/LLM-powered reasoning. Transform large-scale visual data collected by autonomous robots into actionable insights for progress tracking, safety monitoring, and project intelligence. Develop AI systems for use in robotics, construction, energy, and telecommunications Work closely with engineers and annotators to expand and improve high-quality training datasets Support and scale machine learning operations (MLOps) Build and maintain cloud infrastructure and ML pipelines for training, evaluation, and deployment Required: 3+ years of proven academic or industry experience building computer vision systems, including areas such as object detection, segmentation, visual understanding, or multimodal models Strong Python skills, with the ability to build, test, and iterate quickly in a production-oriented environment Proficiency using modern AI-assisted development tools such as coding agents, GitHub Copilot, or similar systems to accelerate implementation, debugging, and iteration Solid problem-solving skills, strong ownership, and the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams Familiarity with data pipelines, model evaluation, and real-world ML workflows Good to have: Strong background in mathematics, statistics, physics, or another highly quantitative field Experience with VLMs, LLMs, or multimodal AI systems Familiarity with MLOps, cloud infrastructure, and training or deployment pipelines Back-end experience with modern frameworks; Django and MySQL are a plus Working at Nextera is a great opportunity for those who love to get things done. The work is challenging, deeply technical, and incredibly rewarding - you’ll see your models and systems make the jump from development to real-world deployment. We’ll be very excited to learn more about you and welcome you to the Nextera Robotics team! Competitive salary based on experience, plus great perks. Join a YC-backed startup shaping the future of robotics!

MLPython
AI / ML Engineer
Boston, MAFull-time1+ years$130K - $180KVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

Nextera Robotics is a fast-growing Physical AI company founded at MIT. We build and deploy advanced AI systems and autonomous technologies for Fortune 500 clients across construction, energy, and manufacturing. We move fast with small, agile teams. Autonomy is the standard, not the exception. You'll take your work from idea to production and see it create real value in the field. The work is challenging, deeply technical, and seriously rewarding. This role is built for a strong engineer with a versatile software development background and a real passion for AI, machine learning, and robotics. What you'll do: Build and productionize advanced computer vision and multimodal AI systems for real-world industrial deployment - spanning detection, segmentation, visual understanding, and VLM/LLM-powered reasoning. Turn large-scale visual data collected by autonomous robots into actionable insights for progress tracking, safety monitoring, and project intelligence. Develop AI systems deployed across robotics, construction, energy, and telecommunications. Work closely with engineers and annotators to expand and improve high-quality training datasets. Support and scale machine learning operations (MLOps). Build and maintain the cloud infrastructure and ML pipelines that power training, evaluation, and deployment. Required: Proven academic or industry experience building computer vision systems, including areas such as object detection, segmentation, visual understanding, or multimodal models Strong Python skills, with the ability to build, test, and iterate quickly in a production-oriented environment Proficiency using modern AI-assisted development tools such as coding agents, GitHub Copilot, or similar systems to accelerate implementation, debugging, and iteration Solid problem-solving skills, strong ownership, and the ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical teams Familiarity with data pipelines, model evaluation, and real-world ML workflows Good to have: Strong background in mathematics, statistics, physics, or another highly quantitative field Experience with VLMs, LLMs, or multimodal AI systems Familiarity with MLOps, cloud infrastructure, and training or deployment pipelines Back-end experience with modern frameworks; Django and MySQL are a plus Working at Nextera is a great opportunity for those who love to get things done. The work is challenging, deeply technical, and incredibly rewarding - you’ll see your models and systems make the jump from development to real-world deployment. We’ll be very excited to learn more about you and welcome you to the Nextera Robotics team! Competitive salary based on experience, plus great perks. Join a YC-backed startup shaping the future of robotics!

PythonMachine LearningComputer Vision
Equipment Assembly Technician - part-time
Boston, MAContractAny (new grads ok)$20K - $52KVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

This job is a good fit for you if you've got a strong mechanical ability. Any experience as an assembly technician, mechanical engineering student, automotive technician, construction worker, or industrial equipment maintenance technician is an advantage. This is a perfect job for you if you are comfortable working with your hands and know how to work with computers. If you are excited about robotics and the future. Nextera Robotics is a fast-growing industrial robotics and AI company founded by MIT alumni. Nextera has a client base among Fortune 500 companies. Working at Nextera is a great opportunity for those who love to get things done. We are a fast-paced, highly technical team. What you will be doing: Assist with various equipment and robot assembly Provide feedback to engineers to improve quality of the assembled devices Assist with robotics equipment deployment Supervise robots and equipment during deployment activities Requirements: Mechanical ability Ability to lift 45 lbs Driver's license This is a part-time job, around 20 hours per week, during normal work hours; flexible: mornings/afternoons - can vary subject to your availability. We will be very excited to learn more about you and welcome you to the Nextera Robotics team!

Windows
Mechanical Engineer - Robotics
Boston, MAFull-time3+ years$90K - $110KVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

Nextera Robotics is a rapidly-scaling Industrial Robotics and AI company founded at MIT. We develop and deploy extensive fleets of purpose-built industrial robots. We are building a future where AI-native robots handle all the repetitive and physically demanding tasks. Nextera’s clients include Fortune 500 companies. Working at Nextera is a great opportunity for those who love to get things done. We are a fast-paced, highly technical organization. Our teams are kept small and agile to limit unnecessary layers of process. Autonomy is expected. Every engineer gets to see their work transition from ideas to high-value products. The work is challenging but highly rewarding. Nextera’s next-generation autonomous mobile robots and robotic arms are being deployed in a variety of environments – from warehouses to production floors, to construction sites. Responsibilities: Own design and prototyping of custom robot parts and modules Analyze and optimize mechanical properties Test and evaluate materials for performance and durability Develop and refine manufacturing processes Lead prototyping and assembly of mobile robot fleets Support robot deployment and field operations You will work closely with our world-class software engineers in Boston to bring cutting-edge robots to life. This role involves experimenting with different approaches and off-the-shelf components to optimize for accuracy, development speed, and manufacturing cost. Requirements: 3+ years full-time experience good working knowledge of mechanical design, proven experience with Solidworks or Fusion 360 hands-on experience with rapid prototyping tools including CNC mills, 3D printers, laser cutters, manual tools. strong portfolio of completed projects from past jobs, co-ops, internships, project-based classes. excellent time management skills Competitive salary based on experience, plus great perks. Join a YC-backed startup shaping the future of robotics!

CAD Design
Sr. Robotics and AI Software Engineer - Autonomous Navigation
Boston, MAFull-time3+ years$130K - $170KVisa: Will sponsor
What the role involves

Nextera Robotics is a fast-growing Industrial Robotics and AI company founded at MIT. We develop and deploy extensive fleets of purpose-built industrial robots. We are building a future where AI-native robots handle all the repetitive and physically demanding tasks. Nextera has a client base among Fortune 500 companies. Working at Nextera is a great opportunity for those who love to get things done. We are a fast-paced, highly technical organization. Our teams are kept small and agile to limit layers of unnecessary processes. Autonomy is expected. Every engineer gets to see their work transition from ideas to high-value products. The work is challenging but highly rewarding. Role: Play a significant part in the development of planning and control software for autonomous mobile robot stack. Nextera’s next-generation autonomous robots are being deployed in a variety of environments – from warehouses to production floors, to construction sites. You will take part in the development of robust navigation techniques for our new robot models and work with our engineering team in Boston to bring the products to life. Required: 3+ years of experience with localization, planning, and/or controls for drones or mobile robots in academia or industry. Strong CS, Mathematics, or Physics background Excellent programming skills Familiarity with simulation tools Strong communication and inter-personal skills Preferred: Familiarity with Visual SLAM, lidar-based SLAM, Factor Graphs, ROS, CUDA, lidars, sensors fusion, 3D reconstruction, calibration, computer vision, path planning and controls algorithms Strong math skills, familiarity with mathematical optimization in the context of autonomous navigation and computer vision M.S. or PhD We'll be very excited to learn more about you and welcome you to the Nextera Robotics team!

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