RLWRLD is a leading Physical AI company developing a Robotics Foundation Model (RFM) that enables robots to perceive, reason, and act in the real world like humans.
Building on deep research capabilities in AI and robotics and a strong data collaboration network with industrial partners in Japan, Korea, and beyond, RLWRLD is rapidly advancing our RFM to enable precise manipulation by high-degree-of-freedom robotic hands. The company is also collaborating with world-class research groups and partners in robotics and sensor solutions to develop AI models that can be practically deployed across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and services.
Having raised approximately KRW 60 billion in cumulative seed funding from leading domestic and global venture capital firms and major corporations, RLWRLD continues to attract exceptional talent who are eager to drive innovation across AI, robotics technology, and business.
About the Organization
RLWRLD’s Product Organization is responsible for planning, developing, and researching all of RLWRLD’s products, leading robotics-based research and prototyping for Physical AI.
Within the Product Organization, the Hardware Team builds robot platforms, sensor integration systems, and data collection environments that allow RLWRLD researchers to experiment with new behavior learning and control models.
By combining commercial components, we design and assemble new forms of robotic hardware and produce fast, precise prototypes that play a central role in enabling real-world robotic experimentation.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for prototyping and sourcing robotic research hardware used by RLWRLD’s research team.
Using commercial components such as actuators, sensors, drivers, and electrical parts, you will design and build robot modules (arms, hands, neck, waist, etc.), integrate various sensors into teleoperation systems, and perform firmware setup, board configuration, and simple PCB design and testing to support researchers in conducting high-precision robot control experiments.
You will also research, evaluate, and source commercial robots and robot hands that meet internal requirements, contributing to a more accurate and practical implementation of Physical AI.
Key Responsibilities
- Robotic Hardware Prototyping
- Design and assemble robotic modules (arms, hands, neck, waist, etc.) using commercial actuators for research purposes
- Modify and improve open-source robot platforms
- Design, fabricate, assemble, and wire using 3D CAD tools (e.g., Solidworks, Fusion 360)
- Sensor Integration and Teleoperation System Development
- Integrate tactile and haptic sensors into robot systems
- Attach and integrate position, tactile, and haptic sensors into teleoperation systems
- Configure sensor wiring and communication, and verify system stability in experimental environments
- PCB and Firmware Work
- Design and test simple PCBs for newly developed hardware
- Configure and update firmware for motor drivers and sensor boards
- Verify communication stability and data logging between hardware and firmware
- Robot Maintenance and Improvement
- Diagnose and repair robotic hardware issues
- Manage power systems, create custom connectors and cables, and perform troubleshooting
- Hardware Research and Sourcing
- Research and evaluate commercial robots, robot hands, and sensors; assist in quotation and procurement
- Review actuator and sensor specifications and support component purchasing
- Document hardware configurations and manage inventories
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Experience in 3D CAD design and robotic hardware fabrication (Solidworks, Fusion 360, etc.)
- Understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal, CNC, and laser cutting
- Experience with tolerance management and precision assembly
- Experience integrating commercial actuators and sensors
- Familiarity with Dynamixel, T-Motor, Cubemars, Damiao, and other popular robotics hardware
- Experience attaching, wiring, and validating tactile, positional, and haptic sensors
- Understanding of power, driver, and communication configurations
- Firmware and PCB Knowledge
- Experience configuring firmware and performing basic testing on motor drivers or sensor boards
- Ability to design simple circuits, modify PCBs, and perform soldering work
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Experience diagnosing and resolving robotic hardware malfunctions
- Ability to identify and solve issues such as interference, vibration, noise, or instability in real-world environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building humanoid or high-DOF robotic hand hardware
- Experience developing research interfaces such as teleoperation gloves, tactile sensors, or haptic devices
- Understanding of power distribution, connectors, circuitry, communication wiring, and safety design
- Skilled in assembly processes such as soldering, crimping, and cable fabrication
- Ability to write simple test or diagnostic scripts in Python or C++
- Comfortable in a research environment involving iterative hardware modification and fast feedback cycles
Working Conditions
- Work Location: 561 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (RUBINA Building, Yeoksam-dong)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Probationary Period
- A three-month probationary period will apply upon employment.
- During this period, your work attitude and performance will be evaluated.
- Depending on the evaluation results, the probationary period may be extended or the employment offer may be withdrawn.
How to Apply
- Application Materials:
- Resume in English or Korean
- (optional) Portfolio, research materials, or project documents showcasing your capabilities
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Hiring Process
- Document Screening → 1st Interview → 2nd Interview → 3rd Interview → Final Offer
- Candidates who pass the document screening will be contacted individually.
- Additional coffeechat or coding test may be conducted if necessary.
Work Environment & Support
- Flexible Work Schedule: Adjust your working hours autonomously to match your personal rhythm.
- Equipment & Software Support: We provide job-specific equipment and essential software required for your role.
- Office Amenities: Enjoy our in-office snack bar and coffee machines.
- Holiday & Birthday Gifts: Small gifts are provided for holidays and birthdays.
- Health Checkup Support: We support your well-being through regular health checkups.
RLWRLD is a leading Physical AI company developing a Robotics Foundation Model (RFM) that enables robots to perceive, reason, and act in the real world like humans.
Building on deep research capabilities in AI and robotics and a strong data collaboration network with industrial partners in Japan, Korea, and beyond, RLWRLD is rapidly advancing our RFM to enable precise manipulation by high-degree-of-freedom robotic hands. The company is also collaborating with world-class research groups and partners in robotics and sensor solutions to develop AI models that can be practically deployed across industries such as manufacturing, logistics, and services.
Having raised approximately KRW 60 billion in cumulative seed funding from leading domestic and global venture capital firms and major corporations, RLWRLD continues to attract exceptional talent who are eager to drive innovation across AI, robotics technology, and business.
About the Organization
RLWRLD’s Product Organization is responsible for planning, developing, and researching all of RLWRLD’s products, leading robotics-based research and prototyping for Physical AI.
Within the Product Organization, the Hardware Team builds robot platforms, sensor integration systems, and data collection environments that allow RLWRLD researchers to experiment with new behavior learning and control models.
By combining commercial components, we design and assemble new forms of robotic hardware and produce fast, precise prototypes that play a central role in enabling real-world robotic experimentation.
Position Overview
This position is responsible for prototyping and sourcing robotic research hardware used by RLWRLD’s research team.
Using commercial components such as actuators, sensors, drivers, and electrical parts, you will design and build robot modules (arms, hands, neck, waist, etc.), integrate various sensors into teleoperation systems, and perform firmware setup, board configuration, and simple PCB design and testing to support researchers in conducting high-precision robot control experiments.
You will also research, evaluate, and source commercial robots and robot hands that meet internal requirements, contributing to a more accurate and practical implementation of Physical AI.
Key Responsibilities
- Robotic Hardware Prototyping
- Design and assemble robotic modules (arms, hands, neck, waist, etc.) using commercial actuators for research purposes
- Modify and improve open-source robot platforms
- Design, fabricate, assemble, and wire using 3D CAD tools (e.g., Solidworks, Fusion 360)
- Sensor Integration and Teleoperation System Development
- Integrate tactile and haptic sensors into robot systems
- Attach and integrate position, tactile, and haptic sensors into teleoperation systems
- Configure sensor wiring and communication, and verify system stability in experimental environments
- PCB and Firmware Work
- Design and test simple PCBs for newly developed hardware
- Configure and update firmware for motor drivers and sensor boards
- Verify communication stability and data logging between hardware and firmware
- Robot Maintenance and Improvement
- Diagnose and repair robotic hardware issues
- Manage power systems, create custom connectors and cables, and perform troubleshooting
- Hardware Research and Sourcing
- Research and evaluate commercial robots, robot hands, and sensors; assist in quotation and procurement
- Review actuator and sensor specifications and support component purchasing
- Document hardware configurations and manage inventories
Required Qualifications
- Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Experience in 3D CAD design and robotic hardware fabrication (Solidworks, Fusion 360, etc.)
- Understanding of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal, CNC, and laser cutting
- Experience with tolerance management and precision assembly
- Experience integrating commercial actuators and sensors
- Familiarity with Dynamixel, T-Motor, Cubemars, Damiao, and other popular robotics hardware
- Experience attaching, wiring, and validating tactile, positional, and haptic sensors
- Understanding of power, driver, and communication configurations
- Firmware and PCB Knowledge
- Experience configuring firmware and performing basic testing on motor drivers or sensor boards
- Ability to design simple circuits, modify PCBs, and perform soldering work
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Experience diagnosing and resolving robotic hardware malfunctions
- Ability to identify and solve issues such as interference, vibration, noise, or instability in real-world environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building humanoid or high-DOF robotic hand hardware
- Experience developing research interfaces such as teleoperation gloves, tactile sensors, or haptic devices
- Understanding of power distribution, connectors, circuitry, communication wiring, and safety design
- Skilled in assembly processes such as soldering, crimping, and cable fabrication
- Ability to write simple test or diagnostic scripts in Python or C++
- Comfortable in a research environment involving iterative hardware modification and fast feedback cycles
Working Conditions
- Work Location: 561 Seolleung-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (RUBINA Building, Yeoksam-dong)
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Probationary Period
- A three-month probationary period will apply upon employment.
- During this period, your work attitude and performance will be evaluated.
- Depending on the evaluation results, the probationary period may be extended or the employment offer may be withdrawn.
How to Apply
- Application Materials:
- Resume in English or Korean
- (optional) Portfolio, research materials, or project documents showcasing your capabilities
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Hiring Process
- Document Screening → 1st Interview → 2nd Interview → 3rd Interview → Final Offer
- Candidates who pass the document screening will be contacted individually.
- Additional coffeechat or coding test may be conducted if necessary.
Work Environment & Support
- Flexible Work Schedule: Adjust your working hours autonomously to match your personal rhythm.
- Equipment & Software Support: We provide job-specific equipment and essential software required for your role.
- Office Amenities: Enjoy our in-office snack bar and coffee machines.
- Holiday & Birthday Gifts: Small gifts are provided for holidays and birthdays.
- Health Checkup Support: We support your well-being through regular health checkups.