Episode
The Great Robotics Job Hunt
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- DROIDS Newsletter
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- May 18, 2026
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- 230
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Summary
On paper, the robotics job market in 2026 looks “hot”: strong growth, six‑figure roles, and constant headlines about a talent shortage. But that’s not what many students and early‑career roboticists are experiencing on the ground. In this episode, I talk about the widening gap between the hype and the reality for new grads trying to break into robotics and AI. I share a quote from DROIDS Associate Editor Alexander Wolf Torres, who graduates in a few weeks and still hasn’t landed that first full‑time role despite internships, projects, and deep involvement in the field. His experience mirrors what I’m hearing from students and career‑switchers across the industry: ghosting, automated rejections, and a nagging sense that the “rules” quietly changed. We dig into why both things can be true at once—yes, companies are struggling to hire the right robotics talent, and yes, it’s brutally hard to get your foot in the door—and what kinds of skills, roles, and strategies actually move the needle for early‑career folks. If you’re hiring in robotics or automation, or trying to break into the field yourself, this episode is for you. #robotics #roboticsjobs #aijobs #hiring