I am supporting an early-stage robotics and AI startup that is building intelligent systems combining robotics, real-time control, and modern AI. They are looking for a Founding Engineer (Robotics) to lead and shape the robotics function from the ground up. This is a hands-on leadership role with significant technical ownership and the autonomy to define how robotics is built within the company, remote from Europe.
Skills and Requirements:
· 2-3 years of experience in robotics or related fields.
· Strong experience with ROS or ROS2.
· Background in robotics, AI-driven systems, research labs, or scientific instrumentation.
· Comfortable working in early-stage environments with evolving requirements.
· Curious, ambitious, and motivated by learning and building.
· Academic background is flexible – candidates from industry or academia are welcome.
· No formal titles or degrees required, but relevant projects and practical experience are important.
Role and Responsibilities:
· Define the technical vision and direction for the robotics function.
· Lead development across real-time control, motion planning, and SLAM.
· Build and evolve robotics systems using ROS / ROS2.
· Work with simulation tools such as Gazebo or similar environments.
· Write clean, maintainable code primarily in Python.
· Collaborate closely with AI and LLM engineers.
· Establish engineering principles and ways of working.
· Support and mentor team members as the robotics function grows.
Benefits:
· High autonomy, flexibility, and trust.
· Flexibility to choose hardware and tools.
For more information – please apply for this job or send your CV directly and I will call you back to provide you with more details.
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