Teams at Familiar Machines & Magic

Develops technically integrated softgoods for physically embodied AI products, translating industrial design intent into patterns, materials, constructions, and assembly solutions. Builds and iterates prototypes, evaluates fit, movement, durability, and tactile quality, and integrates softgoods with mechanical systems. Partners with engineering, suppliers, operations, and manufacturing teams through material development, documentation, supplier development, production builds, and manufacturing follow-through.

Owns end-to-end delivery of complex AI and software functionality from research through production. The role coordinates perception, machine learning, behavior, software, and hardware teams; manages plans, milestones, risks, dependencies, and trade-offs; and establishes program-delivery frameworks. It partners with engineering leadership and product stakeholders to align execution with the roadmap while translating uncertain research into predictable, shippable outcomes.