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Tech Lead — XPENG Robotics Xplore Lab

XPENGSanta Clara🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

As a Tech Lead at XPENG Robotics Xplore Lab, you'll drive innovation in cutting-edge robotics research and development, contributing to the future of intelligent mobility with a hybrid work model offering flexibility. This role is ideal for experienced leaders passionate about AI, machine learning, and hands-on technical vision, offering significant growth potential within a renowned smart technology company. Apply now to shape the next generation of robotics!

Quick overview

Salary$244.1k - $413.2k/yr
SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationSanta Clara, United States
Machine LearningRoboticsAutonomous Driving

Job description

XPENG is a leading smart technology company at the forefront of innovation, integrating advanced AI and autonomous driving technologies into its vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs), electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, and robotics. With a strong focus on intelligent mobility, XPENG is dedicated to reshaping the future of transportation through cutting-edge R&D in AI, machine learning, and smart connectivity.
XPENG Robotics Xplore Lab is a frontier research and technology incubation platform advancing new capabilities and opportunities for next-generation robotics. Our exploration includes areas such as physical agents, dexterous manipulation, and whole-body intelligence—without being limited to them.
We’re seeking hands-on Tech Leads to own a research direction, from technical vision and roadmap to prototypes and real-world validation.
Responsibilities：
  • Lead a small, interdisciplinary team on high-impact robotics research.
  • Define and execute technical roadmaps, experiments, and evaluation standards.
  • Drive work across AI algorithms, simulation, robot systems, and real-world testing.
  • Incubate promising technologies into future robotics capabilities.
Job Requirements:
  • Deep expertise in a relevant robotics, AI, or intelligent-systems domain.
  • Strong record in robotics research or engineering.
  • Experience leading technical projects or mentoring teams.
  • Comfortable working hands-on in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
What do we provide:
  • A fun, supportive and engaging environment
  • Infrastructures and computational resources to support your ML model development/research.
  • Opportunity to work on cutting edge technologies with the top talent in the field.
  • Opportunity to make significant impact on transportation revolution by the means of advancing autonomous driving
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Snacks, lunches, dinners, and fun activities
The base salary range for this full-time position is $244,140-$413,160, in addition to bonus, equity and benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status or marital status or any other prescribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.

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