Lead Teleoperation & Robotics Systems Engineer (human)

Lead Teleoperation & Robotics Systems Engineer (human) – Munich

Job Overview

In the AI Department, you'll develop the cognitive abilities of our robots, enabling them to understand and interact with their surroundings. You'll work on algorithms that make machines intelligent and adaptive—ranging from object recognition and language processing to decision-making in complex environments. You'll be part of a team that pushes technological boundaries and collaborates closely with software, hardware, and product management teams. Using cutting‑edge tools and methods from machine learning and AI, you'll work on projects that have a direct impact on our products. If you're excited about making machines smarter and shaping the future of human‑machine interaction, the AI Department is the perfect place for you.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of end-to-end teleoperation architectures for humanoid and bimanual robotic systems
• Drive development of ultra-low-latency control pipelines for real-time robot operation
• Manage and mentor a team of robotics and software engineers focused on teleoperation, controls, and deployment
• Define system architecture for motion mapping, control abstraction, latency compensation, and fail-safe operation
• Oversee integration of perception systems including vision, depth sensing, force/torque sensing, and tactile feedback
• Collaborate with AI and autonomy teams to enable teleoperation-driven data collection for imitation learning and reinforcement learning
• Own deployment and validation of teleoperation systems on physical robots in production and customer-facing environments
• Support strategic customer projects, demos, trade shows, and prototype initiatives
• Drive technical decision-making, engineering standards, and scalable software practices across the robotics platform
• Partner cross-functionally with hardware, AI research, cloud infrastructure, and product leadership teams

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechatronics, or a related technical field
• 6+ years of experience in robotics software engineering, teleoperation systems, or robotic control systems
• Proven leadership experience managing engineering teams or leading large-scale technical initiatives
• Strong expertise in robotic kinematics, motion planning, control systems, and real-time robotics software
• Advanced programming skills in C++ and/or Python
• Deep experience with ROS/ROS2 and deployment on real robotic hardware
• Strong understanding of humanoid robotics, dual-arm systems, or dexterous manipulation
• Experience with simulation environments such as Isaac Sim or MuJoCo
• Familiarity with VR systems, haptic devices, motion capture, or exoskeleton-based control interfaces
• Experience supporting AI data collection pipelines for robot learning, imitation learning, or autonomous systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional technical programs
• Fluent English required; German is a plus

Nice to Have

• Experience building scalable robotics infrastructure for embodied AI systems
• Background in reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or robot foundation models
• Cloud robotics or distributed systems experience
• Prior experience in high-growth robotics or autonomous systems companies

Benefits

• Creative Freedom and Agility – A dynamic, self-reliant work culture with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and 30 vacation days.
• Passion for Winning – A passionate and highly skilled team of international experts aiming to redefine robot assistants.
• Attractive Compensation – Competitive salary package along with exclusive employee discounts.
• One Team – Celebrating successes together through events and company gatherings.
• Professional Growth – Support for your personal and professional development.

Location

Munich (Obersendling district). The office is located in a vibrant area that blends modern work with a high quality of life, offering easy access to Munich’s cultural attractions, parks, and public transport. Munich offers an exceptional quality of life with traditional Bavarian culture, international events, and proximity to the Alps for leisure activities.