# Mechanical Design Engineer at Skild AI

- Company: Skild AI
- What the company does: Building general purpose robotic intelligence. Backed by General Catalyst, Lightspeed and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://www.skild.ai/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: San Mateo
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-15
- Apply by: 2026-11-29
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/skildai-careers/jobs/5454688008?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/skild-ai-mechanical-design-engineer/

## About the role

At Skild AI, we are building the world's first general purpose robotic intelligence that is robust and adapts to unseen scenarios without failing. We believe massive scale through data-driven machine learning is the key to unlocking these capabilities for the widespread deployment of robots within society. Our team consists of individuals with varying levels of experience and backgrounds, from new graduates to domain experts. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- BS, MS or higher degree in Mechanical engineering or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Proven experience in hardware design and prototyping, including both electrical and mechanical components
- Proficiency in CAD software for mechanical design (Solidworks, Onshape, or other)
- Experience with Arduino or similar platforms for electronic prototyping and control systems
- Familiarity with 3D printing and rapid prototyping techniques
- Strong understanding of electronic components, circuit design, and signal processing

Tags: Engineering

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/skild-ai-mechanical-design-engineer/