The companies building the next generation of technology are solving problems that sit across multiple disciplines. Robotics, AI, advanced sensing, autonomy and modern software platforms require teams capable of integrating hardware, software and data into real-world systems.
Work8 focuses on the functional capabilities that make this possible. We support organisations developing complex products where engineering quality, technical leadership and systems integration determine whether a company moves forward or stalls.
Our work centres on identifying individuals who have already delivered meaningful technical outcomes in environments where failure is not an option.
Many of the companies we work with are building products where software interacts directly with the physical world. These environments demand engineers capable of designing reliable systems rather than isolated components.
The engineers we engage are rarely active job seekers. Most are already embedded in teams pushing the frontier of what is technically possible.
AI is increasingly becoming a foundational capability across modern technology companies. We work with organisations hiring across the full spectrum of applied AI — from research to production systems.
Our focus is on individuals who have moved beyond research prototypes and delivered AI systems operating in production environments.
Exceptional engineering teams require leadership capable of turning technical capability into real products. These roles require leaders who can translate technical complexity into clear product strategy while maintaining engineering excellence.
We regularly support leadership searches at the most critical inflection points in a company's growth.
Many frontier technologies ultimately need to operate in demanding real-world environments. These functions are critical in bridging the gap between advanced prototypes and scalable, reliable products.
We support organisations scaling teams across the full hardware and manufacturing lifecycle.
Deep technology companies also require commercial leaders capable of translating complex technical products into market adoption. These roles often require individuals who can operate credibly with both engineering teams and customers.
A representative selection of roles filled across our functional areas. Every placement represents a candidate who was not actively looking — found through proactive market intelligence, not job boards.
| Role | Sector |
|---|---|
| Chief Technology Officer | Climate / GreenTech |
| Chief Executive Officer | Digital Insurance / InsurTech |
| Chief Engineer | Launch Infrastructure / Space |
| Head of Product Innovation | Intelligent Sensors |
| Principal Software Architect | Deep Tech |
| Product Manager – HealthTech Platforms | HealthTech / Digital Health |
| Product Manager – Web3 / Blockchain | Web3 / Crypto |
| Technical Product Manager – Autonomous Drone Systems | Autonomous Systems / UAV |
| Technical Program Manager – Computer Vision AI | Computer Vision / AI |
| Principal Machine Learning Engineer | Deep Tech / AI |
| Computer Vision Research Scientist | Computer Vision |
| Research Scientist – Multi-Agent Systems | Robotics / AI |
| Autonomy Algorithms Scientist – Autonomous Vehicles | Autonomous Vehicles |
| Data Scientist – Recommender Systems | Consumer Tech / AI |
| Robotics Systems Engineer | Autonomous Systems |
| Senior Sensor Fusion Engineer | LiDAR / Autonomous Systems |
| Principal Research Engineer – Autonomous Systems | Robotics / Deep Tech |
| Hardware Systems Engineer – Autonomous Systems | Autonomous Systems |
| Principal C++ Software Engineer | Defence / Autonomous Systems |
| Embedded Software Engineer – FPGA / C / C++ | Defence / Hardware |
| Principal Embedded Software Engineer – Vehicle Systems | Automotive / EV |
| Principal GNC Software Engineer | Aerospace / Launch |
| Power Electronics Engineer | Power Systems / EV |
| Mixed-Signal Electronics Engineer | Semiconductor / Hardware |
| Principal FPGA Architect | Defence / Semiconductor |
| Digital Design Engineer – FPGA / ASIC | Semiconductor |
| Safety & Mission Assurance Engineer – Launch Systems | Aerospace / Space |
| Human Factors & Ergonomics Scientist (PhD) | Defence / Aviation |
| Platform / DevOps Engineer | Deep Tech / Cloud |
| Backend Software Engineer | Consumer Tech / SaaS |