Robotics Perception Lead

In this role you will take ownership of designing and delivering advanced robotics perception and AI-driven systems that operate in real-world environments.

You will work on solving complex, high-impact challenges across domains such as industrial automation, healthcare robotics, autonomous systems, and next-generation intelligent machines, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to build and scale robotics solutions spanning simulation, AI model development, and real-world robotic platforms.

You will contribute to systems that directly influence how robots perceive, understand, and interact with the physical world, from prototypes to production-grade deployments used by global clients across Europe, the US, APAC, and LATAM.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and develop robotics solutions for global clients, both remotely and onsite during business trips.
• Create solutions for various robotic platforms, including mobile robots, robotic arms, and drones.
• Develop AI models using state-of-the-art machine learning and deep learning technologies.
• Build robotics simulations using modern simulation and rendering tools.
• Work with promptable AI and foundation models to solve complex robotics challenges.
• Build and grow high-performing engineering teams while supporting technical leadership and knowledge sharing.
• Create rapid prototypes and production-ready AI and robotics solutions.
• Test AI and robotics solutions in simulated and real-world environments.
• Build pipelines for reinforcement learning and imitation learning.
• Integrate robotics solutions with cloud platforms and services.
• Design intelligent robotic systems that improve automation, production efficiency, and operational precision.
• Research emerging technologies and industry trends in robotics and AI.
• Travel for short- and long-term onsite engagements when required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong proficiency in C/C++ and Python, with 6+ years of software development experience, including at least 2 years in a Tech Lead role.
• Strong experience designing and leading AI-based robotics perception and computer vision systems.
• Advanced knowledge of AI and deep learning frameworks such as Tensor Flow and Py Torch, as well as Open CV and ROS/ROS2.
• Strong experience with computer vision and robotics perception tasks, including object detection, segmentation, tracking, action planning, generative AI, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, NLP, and point cloud/RGB-D data processing.
• Solid knowledge of robotics simulation and rendering environments such as Isaac Sim, Blender, Bullet, and Genesis.
• Strong understanding of software architecture and algorithm design for complex, high-performance systems.
• Solid experience with Unix/Linux systems and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure.
• Good knowledge of networking principles and communication protocols used in distributed systems.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines, MLOps practices, build and deployment workflows, and monitoring of complex systems.
• Advanced academic background (MSc or Ph D) in Robotics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
• Proven experience deploying AI and computer vision models into production, including working with and adapting open-source (including under-maintained) codebases.
• Strong knowledge of robotics fundamentals, including SLAM, localization, mapping, path planning, obstacle avoidance, motion planning, trajectory planning, and frameworks such as Move It.
• Strong experience supporting technical pre-sales activities, including presentations, workshops, and communication with senior stakeholders and C-level executives.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a detail-oriented mindset.
• Upper-Intermediate or higher level of English proficiency (spoken and written).

Fluent German for communicating with clients, leading meetings and workshops, participating in onsite visits, and supporting pre-sales activities.

Soft Serve is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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