Private & Confidential
Letter of Offer · April 18, 2025

An invitation to build the future of autonomous systems.

Candidate
Dr. Aisha Patel
Position
Chief Robotics Officer
Start Date
June 1, 2025
Dear Dr. Patel,

Following our conversations over the past several weeks, it is my distinct pleasure to formally extend an offer for you to join Quantum Robotics as our Chief Robotics Officer, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and serving as a member of the Executive Committee.

Your pioneering work in sensor fusion and bipedal locomotion, combined with the leadership you demonstrated through your tenure at the MIT CSAIL spinout program, is precisely the vision we believe will shape the next decade of our company. We are eager to have you architect and lead our robotics division through its most ambitious chapter yet.

Compensation Summary
01
Annual Base Salary
$225,000
Paid bi-weekly, reviewed annually
02
Signing Bonus
$50,000
Payable on first day of employment
03
Equity Grant
0.50%
4-year vest, 1-year cliff
04
Relocation Package
$25,000
Reimbursed within 60 days of start
Additional Benefits
I.
Health, Dental & Vision Coverage Premium plan with 100% of premiums covered for you and eligible dependents, effective day one.
II.
Unlimited Paid Time Off Flexible vacation policy with a minimum expectation of twenty (20) days annually, plus twelve company holidays.
III.
Executive 401(k) with 6% Match Immediate vesting on employer contributions, with access to our financial planning advisory service.
IV.
Research & Development Budget Discretionary $40,000 annual allowance for conferences, publications, and laboratory equipment of your choosing.

This offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a standard background check and the signing of our Proprietary Information and Inventions Agreement. The position is offered on an at-will basis, and the terms herein remain valid until May 2, 2025.

Aisha, we could not be more excited about the prospect of working alongside you. Please do not hesitate to reach me directly at any hour with questions, counterproposals, or simply to talk through what your first ninety days might look like.

With great anticipation,

For Quantum Robotics
Marcus Hellström
Marcus Hellström — Chief Executive Officer
Accepted & Agreed
Aisha Patel, Ph.D.
Dr. Aisha Patel — Date