Robotics | Autonomy | Critical Infrastructure

On-site | Zurich

CHF 100,000 – CHF 120,000 + Equity

Robotics | Autonomy | Critical Infrastructure

Snapshot

Join a high-caliber, early‑stage robotics startup building autonomous systems for real‑world security and critical infrastructure environments .

This is not simulation work.

This is field deployment, safety constraints, and autonomy in the wild .

You’ll own the navigation and autonomy stack end-to-end — from sensor integration to control — in a high‑trust, high‑ownership environment .

What You’ll Do

Own navigation stack:
- Sensor integration
- State estimation & SLAM
- Global planning & local control
Build end-to-end systems:
- Drivers calibration fusion navigation control
Ensure performance, safety, and reliability in real environments
Deploy and iterate on robots in the field (not just simulation)
Make architecture decisions and operate with high autonomy

Tech Stack

C++
Python
ROS 2
SLAM
Sensor Fusion
State Estimation
Navigation
Control Systems

What We’re Looking For

Master’s + 3+ years experience OR PhD (Robotics / Controls / Perception)
Proven experience building end-to-end robotics systems
Deep understanding of:
- SLAM
- State estimation
- Planning & control
- Systems integration
Hands‑on field deployment experience (non‑negotiable)
Strong ownership mindset + clear communication

Bonus

Nav2, GTSAM, Ceres
Multi‑sensor fusion (LiDAR / vSLAM)
Embedded systems / hardware integration
AI/ML in robotics (perception, embodied AI)

Compensation & Benefits

CHF 100,000 – CHF 120,000 base
Meaningful equity (early‑stage upside)
Work with a highly technical, low‑ego team
Access to best‑in‑class hardware & tooling

Location & Eligibility

On-site: Zurich (non‑negotiable)

Open to international candidates
Work permit & relocation support available
English is sufficient (no German required)

Who Should NOT Apply

Only simulation or lab experience
No full‑stack autonomy exposure
Limited ownership / module‑only experience
Preference for remote work

Ideal Candidate Profile

Has shipped navigation/localization systems in real environments
Thinks in systems, safety, and reliability — not just algorithms
Comfortable working close to hardware and field constraints
Thrives in high‑ownership, ambiguity‑driven environments

Why This Role

Build real‑world robotics systems (not lab prototypes)
Own a critical part of the autonomy stack (SLAM planning control)
Work with a top‑tier team (ex‑Cambridge, UCL, Imperial, TUM, Helsing)
Join at pre‑seed stage maximum ownership + equity upside
Contribute to systems impacting security, defense, and infrastructure resilience

If you've built robots that actually work in the real world — and want to push autonomy beyond the lab into environments where reliability truly matters — this is where you do it. Apply now…

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