CAD Modeler

1X • San Carlos, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re building humanoid robots that work in the home, doing chores, handling tasks, and giving people their time back. To achieve this, we must solve robotics, AI, and manufacturing simultaneously, at scale, and in a form factor that is safe for family living. NEO is our flagship home robot designed to move, learn, and operate in the real world alongside people. We are not just demoing it; we are shipping it. The Prototyping team turns ideas into physical reality, working closely with Industrial Design and Engineering to rapidly develop, build, and evaluate the physical systems and components of NEO. This role involves digital models, functional prototypes, mockups, fabrication, materials, and production-intent assemblies. We are seeking a CAD Modeler with strong surfacing experience to help shape the physical form of NEO. You will translate industrial design intent into high-quality, production-ready CAD geometry while navigating the mechanical, packaging, and manufacturing constraints of building a humanoid robot. This is a hands-on, highly collaborative role for someone passionate about surface quality and physical products, comfortable moving between digital models and physical prototypes, and working directly with designers, engineers, and technicians.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in CAD modeling, digital surfacing, Class-A surfacing, digital sculpting, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience developing complex surface geometry for physical products.
• Strong proficiency in professional CAD and surfacing tools such as Autodesk Alias, Rhino, CATIA, NX, or similar.
• Strong understanding of surface continuity, curvature, transitions, and surface quality.
• Experience translating industrial design intent into robust, manufacturable CAD geometry.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Class-A surfacing.
• Experience with SubD modeling and translating SubD concepts into production-quality CAD geometry.
• Experience with CAD automation or computational design using Python, Dynamo, Grasshopper, or similar tools.
• Hands-on experience with rapid prototyping, fabrication, casting, silicone, urethane, composites, textiles, or softgoods.
• Experience supporting products from early concept through production.

Responsibilities

• Translate industrial design intent into high-quality, robust CAD geometry for NEO, balancing surface quality, product integration, prototyping, and manufacturability.
• Develop high-quality surface geometry that accurately captures industrial design intent while accounting for mechanical, structural, packaging, and manufacturing requirements.
• Work across complex assemblies to resolve geometric and packaging challenges, integrating industrial design surfaces with structural and mechanical systems.
• Partner closely with Industrial Design and Mechanical Engineering to quickly iterate on geometry and solve challenging product integration problems.
• Support the development of prototypes, mockups, and production-intent assemblies to evaluate surface quality, fit, function, durability, and user interaction.
• Develop robust CAD geometry that can progress from early concepts through prototyping and into manufacturing.
• Develop and improve modeling, automation, and computational workflows that accelerate design iteration and improve the quality and consistency of CAD data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
• 401(k) plan with company match (100% on the first 3% of contributions, 50% on the next 2%)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) options
• Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
• Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, financial, and personal support
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed