Principal Safety Architect / Technical Lead

Here at Humanoid, we believe in a future where robots amplify human potential. That’s why we’ve set out on a mission to build the world’s most capable, commercially-scalable, and safe humanoid robots. We’re bringing that mission to life with HMND‑01 Alpha—our rapidly developed humanoid platform now running in real industrial pilots—and we’re growing the team to take it even further.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We're hiring a Principal Safety Architect to join our Systems Engineering team based in London.

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.

WHAT 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

• Meaningful time off to rest and recharge: 23 days of annual leave (accrued), separate sick leave, and paid bank holidays and company holidays.

• Fully funded private healthcare for UK employees, with broad provider access, virtual and in‑person care, and strong mental health and serious illness support.

• Pension scheme with a total 8% contribution (5% employee, 3% employer) on full earnings.

• Free daily breakfast, catered lunch, and snacks in‑office.

• Collaboration with top‑tier engineers, researchers, and product experts in AI and robotics.

• Freedom to influence the product and own key initiatives.