Robotics & AI Engineer – Autonomy & Physical AI (m/f/d)

About The Role

At RobCo, we develop AI‑powered robotic systems that make industrial processes more autonomous, efficient, and scalable. Our Autonomous Manufacturing Platform combines modular industrial hardware with physical AI, enabling rapid deployment and continuous optimization in real production environments. With locations in Munich, San Francisco, and Austin, we are working to redefine industrial automation.

Responsibilities – Choose Your Impact Track

We are hiring across several core pillars. In your application, let us know where you shine.

• Robot Learning & Research
  
  
  
  • Core responsibilities: Developing and deploying cutting‑edge policies (VLA, Diffusion, RL) for robotic manipulation.
  
  
  • Key technologies: PyTorch, JAX, Hugging Face, Sim‑to‑Real.
  
  
  
  


• Robotics & ML Infrastructure
  
  
  
  • Core responsibilities: Building the distributed foundations, ROS 2 middleware, and scalable cloud‑native pipelines.
  
  
  • Key technologies: C++, Python, ROS 2, Zenoh, AWS, Docker.
  
  
  
  


• Data & Evaluation Engineering
  
  
  
  • Core responsibilities: Owning the ecosystem for model testing, multimodal datasets, and automated simulation workflows.
  
  
  • Key technologies: Python, NumPy/Pandas, Ray Data, Isaac Sim/Unity.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• A background in Machine Learning, Robotics, Computer Science, or Data Engineering.


• Architect: 5‑10+ years of experience in distributed systems, software engineering, or robotics platforms.


• Scientist: An advanced degree (Master's or PhD) and a track record of adapting academic research into robust, scalable robot capabilities.


• Craftsman: Write clean, maintainable Python or C++ and comfortably work across multiple engineering disciplines.


• Evaluator: Obsess over rigor, metrics, and building the “evaluation engine” that drives model improvement.

Benefits

• Develop modular, software‑defined robotics solutions that set new standards in automation.


• Help build robots equipped with state‑of‑the‑art AI that perceive their environment, analyze data, and make intelligent decisions in real time.


• Take responsibility from day one, drive your own projects, and see the direct impact of your work.


• Flat hierarchies, open communication, and regular 360° feedback support professional and personal development.


• Work across Germany in over 7,200 studios with a subsidized Wellpass membership.


• Flexible working hours, a modern office, and the option to work from home.


• Regular team events, from relaxed beer & pizza nights on the rooftop terrace to shared experiences on ski trips or at Oktoberfest.

About RobCo

RobCo was founded in late 2020 in Munich and develops AI‑powered robotic systems that bring learning and autonomy to industrial processes. Through a Robotics‑as‑a‑Service model, RobCo helps industrial companies automate manual tasks while reducing operational complexity and risk. The company covers a wide range of industrial applications, including machine tending, palletizing, dispensing, and welding. RobCo operates in Europe and the USA, with locations in Munich, San Francisco, and Austin, and is backed by leading investors such as Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia.

At RobCo, applicants are selected regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All decisions throughout the recruitment process are based solely on applicants’ qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as relevant business requirements.