Olympian Motors

Next-generation, modular electric vehicles

Hiring — 6 openYC-W22Industrials -> AutomotiveEarly

What Olympian Motors does

⚡️Olympian manufactures timeless, art-deco electric vehicles. We challenge today’s mundane, over-standardized car designs produced by the traditional automotive industry. ► Olympian EVs are powered by an open, modular EV architecture. We are pioneering a new modular production model in the U.S., delivering 85–90% reductions in tooling and machinery costs, and achieved 60–80% faster production-lead-times compared to legacy automakers in the U.S. 💸 Revenue Backlog: $61M+ 🚗 Number of Orders: 790+ 🏭 Production Capacity: 2,400 units in 2026 ✅ Backed by: YC, NVIDIA, Climate Capital, Mobility Vision, Amazon AWS, Soma & Collaborative. -- Olympian has two pillars: 1) Art-deco, aesthetic, but simple electric cars 2) Modular EV architecture that enables rapid, cost-efficient production. Olympian rejects today's mundane and over-standardized car experience. We challenge the 40-year status-quo in automotive design, and bring aesthetic, simplicity and color back to the cars. We are manufacturing electric vehicles with our innovative 'modular' vehicle & drivetrain architecture (MVDS), providing Olympian with strong cost and lead-time advantages compared to legacy automakers like Tesla and Ford. Olympian is disrupting 120+ years old automotive industry and targeting to capture 7% market share in the U.S. automotive market by 2030. Olympian developed a fully-decoupled, modular, EV drivetrain system (eMVDS) that provides a 'Lego-like' vehicle architecture. Built on 4-core-hardware and 2-core software modules, Olympus eMVDS platform unlocks 80% reduction in tooling & machinery costs and built ~60% faster production lead time.

6 open roles

Chief of Staff
Los Angeles, CA, USFull-time3+ years$80K - $120K0.20% - 1.00% equityVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

Company: Olympian Motors Role: Chief of Staff Location: Los Angeles, CA In-person: 100% Full-time. ***Equity package is flexible for exceptional candidates. About Olympian: Olympian Motors is a next-generation electric vehicle company. We are producing timeless electric vehicles with bold designs, and pioneering an open, fully modular EV platform. Olympian Motors is transforming the way electric vehicles are built and experienced, and building the “Android” of electric vehicles. The Role: As Chief of Staff, you’ll work directly with the co-founders to execute critical business priorities across business development, sales, operations, supply-chain and fundraising. This is a hands-on role requiring fast-pace execution and problem-solving. Requisites: Experience: 5+ years **Plus: Experience in EV, mobility, hardware or robotics startups. Skin in the game: Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, high-visibility, high-stakes environments. Passion: A drive to innovate in design, technology, vehicle-AI and manufacturing Apply > Submit your resume with a brief introduction.

Growth Engineer
Irvine, CA, USFull-time3+ years$50K - $90K0.50% equityVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

Olympian Motors is looking for an exceptional Growth Engineer to join our team in Irvine, California. The ideal Growth Engineer should drive sales traction across Olympian EVs, drive go-to-market efforts, manage customers and partner relationships and take new initiatives. **Requirements:** • Able to work in a demanding, high-stakes, high-visibility, fast-pace startup environment. • Able to work fast. Sense of urgency. • Able to adopt and use AI tools proficiently • Action-oriented. • Self-starter and entrepreneurial. • Engineering background is a plus. • Content / social skills are a plus Please apply -ONLY IF- you’re willing and motivated to work hard in a highly-competitive YC startup. ****About Olympian Motors:**** Olympian Motors is a next-generation electric vehicle company. We build timeless electric vehicles with bold, art-deco design and pioneer an open, fully modular EV platform. Olympian Motors is sparking a renaissance in automotive, transforming how electric vehicles are built and experienced. *In-person. Location: Irvine, California **Equity stock options are available for exceptional candidates.

Vehicle Engineering (Full-Stack)
Los Angeles, CA, USFull-time6+ years$1 - $200K0.01% - 3.50% equityVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

Company Description: Olympian Motors is a modular electric vehicle company. Olympian combines innovative modular EV systems with timeless design aesthetics. As an early Series A stage startup, we are pioneering the transition to modular EV manufacturing while offering aesthetic and sustainable vehicles. Role: We are seeking a Full-Stack Vehicle Engineer to join Olympian Motors, as one of the critical early-employees. Electric vehicle and manufacturing pioneers, join Olympian to create the most fantastic electric mobility company of the 21st century. Olympian Motors, Inc. ..... VP of Full-Stack Vehicle Engineering: Olympian Motors is hiring a VP of Vehicle Engineering to expand its modular EV manufacturing capacity. Job Requirements: 5-10+ years of experience in electric vehicle and/or robotics manufacturing. Full-stack engineering skill-set in electric vehicle and/or robotics manufacturing. Requirement: End-to-end vehicle manufacturing experience, across design, fabrication, machining-printing, and assembly. Requirement: Seeking for new challenges. Requirement: Sharp builder and maker mindset. Plus: Interest in advanced AI/ML applications in manufacturing and physics. Plus: Interested in using AI/ML applications in design, CAD/CAM, and machine programming. Plus: Experience in startups.

VP of Manufacturing
Los Angeles, CA, USFull-time6+ yearsVisa: US citizen/visa only
What the role involves

VP of Manufacturing: Olympian Motors is hiring a VP of Manufacturing to expand its modular EV manufacturing capacity in California. Company Description: Olympian Motors is a modular electric vehicle company. Olympian combines innovative modular EV systems with timeless design aesthetics. We are pioneering the transition to fully-modular EV manufacturing while offering aesthetic and sustainable vehicles. We are seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial VP of Manufacturing to join our team, as one of the Olympian's critical early-employees. She/he will lead the manufacturing & assembly operations in LA. Inviting pioneers to join Olympian and build the next big automotive story of the 21st century. Job Requirements: Experienced in electric vehicle and automotive Understanding of modular vehicle and hardware systems. Direct experience in EV or smartphone assembly and factory management functions. Technical Expertise: A deep understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes, especially in the electric vehicle, automotive or related industries. Strong execution. Set clear objectives, and execute plans to achieve production goals. Graduated from one of the top colleges At Olympian Motors, we embrace diversity and inclusivity as key drivers of innovation. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry. Responsibilities: Modular manufacturing. Operations Quality Assurance Supply Chain Management Team Leadership. Budget and Cost Control. Please send your resume to careers(at)olympianmotors.com

Mechanical Engineer/Designer
Los Angeles, CA, US / Costa Mesa, CA, USFull-time3+ years$1 - $80K0.30% equityVisa: Will sponsor
What the role involves

We are looking to hire a junior Mechanical Designer/Engineer for our team. Competitive, demanding, high-stakes, high-visibility, fast-pace startup environment. Please apply -ONLY IF- you’re willing and motivated to work hard in a highly-competitive YC startup. In-person. Location: Orange County. High stock options for top candidates. Low cash salary. Long work hours, minimal vacations. Demanding hardwork culture, no milkshakes.

CAD Design
Chief Software Architect / CTO
CaliforniaFull-time11+ years$200K - $400K0.10% - 5.00% equityVisa: US citizenship/visa not required
What the role involves

We are looking for a senior software architect to help us build Olympian Operating System (OOS) for Olympian Motors. Our objective is to create an open modular EV, positioned as "Android of electric vehicles". Key Stacks: Blackberry QNX, Embedded Systems, Android Automotive OS Key Goals: Building an open modular EV platform, operated by Olympian OS, a next-gen operation system. Vertically integrated Operating System from middleware to cloud Integration with Blackberry QNX, AWS, IVY and Android Automotive OS Requirement: Seeking for new challenges. Requirement: Sharp builder and maker mindset. Plus: Interest in advanced AI/ML applications in manufacturing and physics. Plus: Interested in using AI/ML applications in design, CAD/CAM, and machine programming. Plus: Experience in startups.

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