Senior Robotics AI Engineer (m/w/d)

Location: Berlin / hybridType: Full-time - 35 HoursLanguage: German C1 minThe RoleWe are looking for a Senior Robotics AI Engineer to take ownership of the development and deployment of advanced AI systems for real-world robotic applications.You will work at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, computer vision and autonomous systems, developing technologies that combine vision, language and action to enable robots to operate reliably in complex, dynamic environments.The role offers significant technical ownership, with responsibility for taking AI systems from research and prototyping through to deployment, optimisation and production.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of AI systems combining vision, language and action for robotic autonomyDevelop and optimise end-to-end learning systems using radar and other sensory inputsDefine technical approaches and architectures for complex robotics AI problemsTake ownership of AI models throughout the development lifecycle, from research and experimentation through to deployment and production supportDevelop, train, evaluate and optimise machine learning models for real-world robotic applicationsDesign and implement robust approaches to perception, sensor fusion, navigation and robotic controlTest and validate AI systems in real-world environments, identifying performance limitations and driving improvementsWork closely with robotics, software and systems engineers to integrate AI capabilities into larger robotic platformsHelp establish best practices around model development, evaluation, deployment and monitoringSupport and mentor other engineers while contributing to the technical direction of the AI functionTranslate research and emerging developments in robotics and AI into practical applicationsSkills & ExperienceBachelor's or Master's degree in Robotics, AI, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a related technical fieldSeveral years of professional experience developing AI and machine learning systems for roboticsStrong programming skills in Python and solid experience with C++Strong understanding of machine learning, deep learning and robotic control systemsHands-on experience with PyTorch, TensorFlow or comparable frameworksProven experience taking AI systems from development and experimentation through to real-world deploymentStrong understanding of robotics, perception and autonomous systemsAbility to independently own complex technical problems and drive them through to implementationStrong analytical and problem-solving skills across interdisciplinary engineering challengesPreferred SkillsPractical experience with Vision-Language-Action Models (VLA/VLAMs) or multimodal AI for roboticsExperience with sensor fusion and real-time system integrationExperience with robotics simulation and testing frameworksKnowledge of outdoor SLAM and localisation techniquesExperience processing radar data or comparable non-visual sensor inputsExperience maintaining, monitoring and improving AI systems operating in productionExperience working with large-scale datasets and model training pipelinesPublications or contributions to relevant AI, robotics or machine learning conferences and journalsExperience mentoring engineers or providing technical leadership within an engineering teamWhat We OfferThe opportunity to work on advanced Physical AI and robotics systemsSignificant technical ownership over AI systems moving from research into real-world deploymentA technically challenging environment working alongside experienced robotics and AI specialistsThe opportunity to influence technical direction and architectureCareer progression towards technical specialist or engineering leadership positionsA collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and solving complex real-world problemsBenefitsCompetitive compensation package VSOP optionsRelocation support for candidates moving to BerlinRegular team events and social activities