At Serve Robotics, we’re reimagining how things move in cities. Our personable sidewalk robot is our vision for the future. It’s designed to take deliveries away from congested streets, make deliveries available to more people, and benefit local businesses. The Serve fleet has been delighting merchants, customers, and pedestrians along the way in Los Angeles, Miami, Dallas, Atlanta and Chicago while doing commercial deliveries. We’re looking for talented individuals who will grow robotic deliveries from surprising novelty to efficient ubiquity. ## Responsibilities
Robot Repair & Maintenance
Perform hands-on repairs and preventive maintenance on robots to meet uptime SLAs. - Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues, escalating as needed. - Implement and iterate on standard operating procedures for repair and diagnostics. Team Leadership
Lead and mentor a team of local robot technicians; oversee shift planning, performance, and development. - Create a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement. - Train new hires and ensure ongoing technician development. ### Inventory & Depot Management
Maintain an organized and efficient depot environment. - Track, order, and manage spare parts inventory to ensure availability while minimizing excess stock. - Partner with supply chain and logistics teams to streamline part flow and reduce downtime. ###
Operational Scaling & Optimization
Identify inefficiencies or bottlenecks and implement scalable solutions. - Help roll out new tools, workflows, and maintenance practices as the fleet and team grow. - Document repair trends and collaborate cross-functionally to prevent repeat issues and inform product improvements. ### Cross-Functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Product, Engineering, and other Operations teams to surface and prioritize repair-related needs. - Support testing of new hardware and provide structured feedback from the field. - Occasionally support robot deployments or retrievals in the field. ## Qualifications
5+ years of technical repair experience, ideally with robotics or automotive equipment. - 1+ years of experience hiring, leading and growing technicians or frontline operations teams. - Proven experience in scaling programs, processes, or repair operations. - Strong problem-solving mindset; able to think creatively when faced with ambiguous or novel repair issues. - Experience with inventory tracking tools and strong organizational skills. - Comfortable using basic diagnostic tools, computer systems, and software to log, track, and resolve issues. - Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work on your feet for extended periods. - Strong communication skills and a collaborative, can-do attitude.
