Robotics AI Applications Engineer | ROS & Grasping Expert

Your mission & challenges

The Department of Artificial Intelligence is seeking a highly skilled AI Robotics Manipulation Engineer to join our AI team. The ideal candidate has strong expertise in robot-object manipulation, AI-driven grasp planning, motion planning, and robot kinematics, backed by solid software engineering skills in C++ and/or Python.

You will contribute to AI-based functions and manipulation capabilities across our entire robotics portfolio from the cognitive robotic arm MAiRA to the humanoid 4NE-1 and the service robot MiPA.

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Develop advanced algorithms for AI-based object manipulation, grasp generation, and motion planning.
• Implement low-latency, high-performance software components in C++ and Python.
• Transition robotic solutions from simulation environments to real robotic hardware, ensuring safety, robustness, and reliability.
• Optimize algorithms for real-time performance on embedded devices and high-performance computing platforms.

• Master’s or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in robotic manipulation or robotic application development.
• Deep expertise in AI-driven motion planning and analytic or deep-learning–based grasp planning.
• Proficiency in C++ and/or Python with strong software design and engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience with ROS / ROS 2 and real robotic systems.
• Excellent debugging, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a research-focused environment.