(Senior) Robotics Engineer

mimic robotics is an early stage deep tech robotics & AI start-up based in Zurich and supported by leading VCs. We give industry workers a helping hand for tedious manual labor tasks and mitigate labor shortages with a versatile automation platform. Our automation solutions, driven by dexterous robotic hands and cutting edge AI trained on human observations, bring a new level of AI embodiment to the real world.
As a Robotics Engineer you will develop infrastructure for teleoperation, learning and deployment in the context of dexterous robotic manipulation.
Responsibilities

• Develop and test ROS2, Python/C++ software that makes our robots come to life
• Test and debug AI-based controllers for robots
• Deploy robotic solutions on-site at our customers
• Maintain, debug and repair our robotic systems on site

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience or equivalent
• Experience in developing and deploying robotic automation solutions in an industrial environment
• Robotics and ROS2 experience, both Python and C++
• Proficiency in Python and C++
• Proficiency with Linux
• Fluent English speaker

Nice to have

• Strong robotics software track record combined with first experience and interest in utilizing learning-based controllers in robotics
• Knowledge of Pytorch, Docker and MLOps tools
• German language skills

Compensation & Benefits

• We offer a total compensation package including a competitive yearly base salary and a strong stock option package to make you part of our shared success.
• You will work with the founders from day one, shaping the company and participating in its success from its very beginning
• Surprise team trips, free gym and sports subscription, joint breakfasts and dinners and other exciting team activities.

You will have the opportunity to shape a robotics & AI company from the ground up. In flat hierarchies you will work directly with the founders and some of the best talents in the robotics space. At mimic, you are accepted for who you are. As part of our ongoing journey towards creating a diverse and inclusive environment we encourage everyone to apply and we are looking forward to you bringing along your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives. Together we can solve some of the greatest challenges in robotics.