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Ubtech Robotics, recognized as the first publicly traded humanoid robot manufacturer, is currently seeking a new chief scientist specializing in androids and embodied intelligence. The role offers an annual salary ranging from approximately $2.2 million to $18 million.
The selected candidate will be responsible for defining the company’s technological direction in humanoid robots and embodied intelligence. This individual will lead research initiatives in vision-language-action models, foundational robotics models, manipulation skills, and dexterity learning.
In addition, the chief scientist will oversee the development of cutting-edge embodied intelligence technologies from research labs to practical applications. Their efforts aim to facilitate the widespread deployment of humanoid robots across various sectors, including manufacturing, service industries, and domestic companionship.
Compensation packages will include cash incentives, benefits, and company shares, according to Liu Ming, the company’s vice president of human resources. The role is open to candidates regardless of gender, nationality, or current location.
Besides the chief scientist position, the company is hiring for dozens of other key roles, such as reinforcement learning algorithm engineers, senior hardware engineers, EtherCAT master station developers, mechanical engineers, and Rust programmers.
Last year, the company sold 1,079 articulated AI robots over 160 centimeters tall, generating revenue of roughly CNY 820.6 million (about USD 119.2 million), representing 41% of total revenue. In comparison, revenue from these robots dropped to approximately CNY 35.6 million (USD 5.2 million) in 2024, accounting for less than 3% of overall earnings.
Revenue from other categories, including educational, logistics, and industry-specific custom robots, declined by 17% to CNY 628.7 million. Conversely, sales of smart hardware devices like lawn mowers, pool cleaners, and robotic vacuum cleaners increased by 6%, reaching CNY 499.2 million.
Overall, the company’s revenue surged by 53% year-over-year to CNY 2 billion (USD 290.5 million) for the year ending December 31. Meanwhile, net losses narrowed by 32%, totaling CNY 789.8 million. The gross profit margin improved from 29% to 38%.
Amid this growth, competition for AI talent has intensified significantly during China’s spring recruitment season. The number of AI-focused job openings has increased approximately twelvefold compared to last year and now makes up 26% of all job postings, up from just 2.3%. Employers are offering average monthly salaries up to CNY 60,738 (USD 8,827).
Shares of the company’s stock closed 2.1% higher at HKD 102.10 (USD 13.03) in Hong Kong today. Despite this gain, the stock price remains below its year-to-date peak of HKD 156.40, recorded on February 20.
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