Robotics Engineer (All levels)

Transform 800,000 hectares of greenhouses into fully-autonomous unmanned food production sites

At Eternal, we're building the future of sustainable food production. Our mission is to convert the world's existing greenhouses into unmanned facilities that can produce fresh food year-round - addressing the critical need to double food production by 2050 while facing severe labor shortages, water scarcity, and climate challenges.

About the Role

Join our world-class robotics team as we revolutionize horticulture automation. Whether you're a recent graduate eager to make your mark or an experienced engineer looking for your next challenge, you'll work on cutting-edge autonomous systems that combine advanced perception, precise manipulation, and intelligent decision-making to perform complex agricultural tasks like harvesting, deleafing, and crop monitoring.

As a Robotics Engineer at Eternal, you'll be part of a high-performance culture that values first-principles thinking and rapid iteration. Our unique approach leverages cloud-based simulation, over-the-air updates, and modular hardware design to achieve what others have spent decades attempting. We believe in nurturing talent at all levels - from fresh graduates to seasoned professionals.

You’ll collaborate with a distributed team across our Cologne HQ and Bengaluru office, building on proven technology while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in agricultural robotics.

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement robust robotics software using ROS2 and modern C++ for autonomous navigation, manipulation, and perception in dynamic greenhouse environments
• Develop and validate algorithms in NVIDIA Isaac Sim before deploying to our fleet of robots, dramatically reducing development cycles from months to days
• Create intelligent systems that enable robots to make real-time decisions about crop work, from identifying ripe tomatoes to determining optimal cutting points
• Build resilient architectures that ensure continuous operation even with connectivity disruptions, supporting our 24/7 autonomous operations
• Integrate computer vision models with robotic control systems to enable precise manipulation of delicate crops without damage
• Implement over-the-air update systems that allow us to deploy new capabilities remotely to robots worldwide
• Collaborate cross-functionally with AI/ML engineers, mechanical engineers, and crop scientists to deliver end-to-end solutions

Qualifications

Core Requirements (All Levels)

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or graduating by Summer 2025)
• Proficiency in C++ programming or demonstrated ability to upskill quickly
• Exposure to ROS/ROS2 through real-world implementations, projects, internships or coursework
• Understanding of core robotics concepts: kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and path planning
• Familiarity with Linux environments
• Passion for solving complex real-world problems with tangible impact

Experience Levels

New Graduate / Entry Level (0-2 years)

• Recent graduate or final year student with strong academic performance
• Hands‑on robotics experience through internships, research projects, or student competitions
• Demonstrated programming skills in C++ through coursework or personal projects
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced startup environment

Early Career (2-5 years)

• Solid foundation in robotics fundamentals with professional experience
• Experience with at least one robotics project from conception to deployment
• Proficiency with ROS2 and simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or similar)

Senior Level (5-8 years)

• Proven track record of deploying robotic systems in production environments
• Experience with sensor fusion, SLAM, or advanced perception algorithms
• Knowledge of safety‑critical system design and failure mode analysis
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives

Staff/Principal Level (8+ years)

• Technical leadership experience with complex robotics programs
• Deep expertise in multiple robotics domains (perception, planning, control)
• Strategic thinking about system architecture and technology roadmaps
• Track record of building and scaling high-performance engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with NVIDIA Isaac Sim or Omniverse for robotics simulation
• GPU programming skills (CUDA) for accelerating perception algorithms
• Knowledge of modern AI/ML frameworks and their application to robotics
• Experience with modular hardware design and systems integration
• Participation in robotics competitions (RoboCup, FIRST, etc.) or research publications
• Open source contributions to robotics projects

Why Eternal?

Launch Your Career : For new graduates, this is a unique opportunity to join a proven team and learn from engineers who've already built and deployed commercial robotics systems. You'll get hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge technology while making a real‑world impact from day one.

Impact at Scale : Your work will directly contribute to solving global food security challenges. We're building technology to transform 800,000 hectares of greenhouses worldwide into sustainable, autonomous food production facilities.

Technical Excellence : Work with cutting‑edge technology including ROS2, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, and custom AI models for advanced computer vision and decision‑making.

Rapid Innovation : Our software‑first approach means you'll see your code deployed to real robots in hours/days, not months. We've proven we can develop and deploy new AI models over‑the‑air as crops evolve.

Strong Foundation : Building on 5+ years of real‑world greenhouse robotics experience, we're avoiding common pitfalls in robotics deployment while accelerating development.

Growth Opportunity : Join as we scale from proof‑of‑concept to global deployment. Be part of the core team shaping the future of horticultural automation. Clear career progression from graduate to senior engineer and beyond.

Mentorship & Learning : Work alongside experienced roboticists who've solved complex real‑world problems. We invest in your growth through hands‑on projects, technical mentorship, and exposure to all aspects of robotics development.

Flexible Work Culture : Distributed team with offices in Cologne and Bengaluru, following a "follow‑the‑sun" support model for our 24/7 operations.

• Core : ROS2, C++
• Hardware : Modular robotic platforms built for scale

Apply Now

Ready to revolutionize how the world grows food? Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a bigger impact, join us in building autonomous systems that will feed billions while conserving resources and eliminating the dependency on seasonal labor.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels who are excited about our mission and show potential to grow with us. Recent graduates - don't let experience requirements hold you back; we value passion, potential, and fresh perspectives.

Eternal is building unmanned food production sites that can sustainably produce fresh food year-round. Backed by world‑class investors and partnering with leading agricultural companies, we're turning the vision of fully‑autonomous unmanned greenhouses into reality.