UBTech, a Chinese company based in Shenzhen, has garnered attention for offering a significant salary package ranging from $2.2 million to $18 million for the role of Chief Scientist of Embodied Intelligence. The company saw a remarkable twenty-fold growth in revenue from their humanoid robot division last year, as reported by Bloomberg. This offer stands out even within the Chinese business landscape for its generous compensation terms.
The position advertised involves leading UBTech’s technological strategy and roadmap. Described as the ‘helmsman of UBTECH’s technical path,’ the Chief Scientist role is crucial in driving research in various areas such as vision-language-action models, robotics foundation models, and manipulation and dexterity capabilities. The aim is to facilitate widespread deployment across manufacturing, commercial services, and even ‘family companionship.’
UBTech, established in 2012 and headquartered in Shenzhen, is known for being the first publicly listed humanoid robot manufacturer globally, with shares traded on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Their flagship product, the Walker S2 humanoid robot standing at 5-foot-9, is designed for autonomous operation in factory settings. The company recently partnered with Airbus to test Walker S2 units on aircraft manufacturing production lines.
In their latest financial report, UBTech revealed a notable revenue increase in 2025, reaching 2.01 billion yuan, a rise of 53.3% from the previous year. Particularly, revenue from humanoid products and services surged to 820.6 million yuan, constituting 41% of total revenue. This marked a significant growth compared to the previous year when this segment made up less than 3% of revenue, generating just 35.6 million yuan.
The recruitment drive by UBTech extends beyond the Chief Scientist role, encompassing positions for reinforcement learning algorithm engineers, hardware engineers, and EtherCAT master system developers. The company is open to candidates regardless of nationality, age, or gender, focusing solely on their ability to shape the future.
The move comes at a time when the Chinese government is actively supporting the humanoid robot industry, as it is reflected in Premier Li Qiang’s inclusion of robotics in the government work report for consecutive years. Chinese companies dominated nearly 90% of global humanoid robot shipments in 2025, according to Omdia research. Similarly, Tesla has indicated its interest in ramping up its humanoid program, seeking more than 80 specialists.
Overall, the shift towards embodied intelligence in the AI industry is evident, with a growing emphasis on robotics and automation. The developments at UBTech and other companies point to an intensifying competition for AI talent and expertise in this emerging sector.
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