Senior Robotics Engineer / Autonomous Systems

Important: Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the EU. Alpha Autonomy does not provide visa or work-permit sponsorship for this position.Company DescriptionAlpha Autonomy, a NATO Innovator and DIANA Alumni member, develops AI-powered autonomous solutions for robotic platforms, enabling perception, decision-making, and action in complex and GNSS-denied environments. Its embodied algorithms integrate advanced navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mission planning to support both industrial and defense applications. These solutions unlock new capabilities for inspection, monitoring, and operations where direct human intervention is limited or not feasible, offering team members opportunities to work on cutting-edge real-world systems.Role DescriptionThis full-time, on-site Senior Robotics Engineer / Autonomous Systems role is based in Athens. The role involves designing, developing, and integrating autonomy algorithms for robotic platforms, with a focus on perception, navigation, obstacle avoidance, and mission execution. The person in this role will implement and optimize software modules, validate performance through simulation and field testing, and refine systems based on data-driven insights. Daily activities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, reviewing system requirements, conducting experiments, and documenting designs and test results. The role actively contributes to technical roadmaps, supports integration, and helps mentor other team members in robotics and autonomous systems development.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement software components for autonomous and AI-driven systemsDevelop high-quality software primarily in C++ (C++17 or later)Own modules related to perception, localization, planning, sensor integration, and system orchestrationContribute to software architecture and technical design decisionsLead integration, testing, debugging, and validation of autonomous frameworksSupport simulation and real-world system validationDrive software quality, code reviews, and engineering best practicesContribute to CI/CD, deployment, performance optimization, and system reliabilityMentor less-experienced engineers and support technical decision-makingCollaborate across robotics, AI, software, and systems engineering teamsRequirements4+ years of professional experience in Software Engineering, Robotics, or Autonomous SystemsStrong expertise in C++ and familiarity with PythonStrong understanding of autonomous systems concepts such as perception, localization, sensor fusion, planning, or controlStrong software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, object-oriented design, and Linux developmentExperience with Git, debugging, testing, and maintainable software architecturesStrong familiarity with APIs, multithreading, containerization, and modern software development practicesAbility to independently own complex technical problemsStrong analytical, technical, and communication skillsFluent EnglishNice to haveROS/ROS2 or other robotics middlewareSimulation and validation environmentsDocker, CI/CD, or edge computingOur priority is our people. Apart from your technical capacity, personality, and cultural fit, what we are mainly looking for are people who share our passion, fortitude, and vision for autonomous operations.We are just an email away at hr@alpha-autonomy.comReady to join? Send your CV and Cover Letter, mentioning the position reference number AA100SRE54. All applications will be treated as strictly confidential.Disclaimer: The company does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be legally authorised to work in the EU at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.