Paddy Hobson

Our client is looking for Software Engineers to join their Motion Planning & Control team. In this role, you’ll design optimization-driven, machine-learning-enhanced pipelines that give robots agility, precision, and the ability to coordinate in dynamic environments. Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and ship real-time learning-based controllers that drive robotic performance.Build and maintain robust motion-generation and validation pipelines applied across multiple projects.Pioneer multi-robot motion planning and coordination strategies.Own and evolve core C++ control and motion-generation libraries.What You BringStrong problem-solving skills and solid mathematical grounding in optimization, dynamics, and linear algebra.Mastery of modern C++: writing clean, efficient, testable code.A builder’s mindset - confident in implementing algorithms from the ground up.A bias toward rapid prototyping, testing, and iteration.Collaborative, low-ego approach that makes you great to work with.Why JoinDirect ownership of motion planning and control technology at the core of our systems.Immediate impact - your code will be deployed on robots within days.A senior, focused team that values clarity and avoids politics.Competitive salary, equity options, and top-tier equipment.The chance to push the limits of robotic motion and autonomy.

Our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed robotics company building the next generation of plug-and-play robots. Their approach to autonomy is designed to transform material handling - from stacking and sorting to unloading - making robots truly adaptable to the demands of modern logistics. The Role We’re hiring a Field Robotics Engineer who thrives on debugging, stress-testing, and deploying complex robotic systems. In this position, you’ll be the face of our technology at customer sites and industry events, ensuring every system is installed, tested, and continuously improved in the field. Key ResponsibilitiesAssemble, configure, and validate robots in both lab and production settings.Lead on-site installations: plan, coordinate, and commission systems with smooth handover to customers.Operate and tune perception and motion modules within our autonomy stack.Train operators and provide hands-on support during ramp-up phases, gathering insights that feed directly into the product roadmap.Troubleshoot and resolve complex hardware/software issues, both remotely and on-site.Represent the company in customer demos, pilots, trade shows, and industry events.Capture field data and share lessons learned with engineering teams to improve reliability and unlock new use cases.What You BringSolid understanding of mechatronics, sensors, networking, and basic control principles.Experience commissioning complex electromechanical or robotic systems in the field.Strong diagnostic skills for resolving hardware and software challenges.Willingness to travel frequently (up to ~60%) to production sites and deployments.Bonus: prior robot deployment experience, proficiency in German or other languages, a valid driver’s license, and comfort with Linux environments.Who You AreEager to take ownership of projects in a fast-paced startup environment.Passionate about robotics across mechanics, electronics, computer vision, and control.A proactive problem-solver with curiosity to learn.A clear communicator, fluent in English (German a strong plus).Comfortable collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and customers directly on the shop floor.Why JoinWork on impactful problems at the forefront of robotics.Be part of a high-caliber team developing technology with massive potential.See your work directly deployed in real-world production environments.Competitive salary, equity, and top-tier equipment.A role that blends lab work, field deployments, and customer-facing experiences around the globe.

Our client is a venture-backed robotics startup developing the “autopilot” for material handling. Our goal: robots that are plug-and-play, adaptable to any logistics task, and capable of thriving in the real world. The Role We’re looking for Software Engineers to join our Computer Vision group. You’ll be building the intelligence that lets robots perceive and act in complex, messy environments. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and deliver high-performance computer vision and autonomy code that runs in real time.Take ownership of the AI lifecycle: data collection, augmentation, model training, deployment, and inference.Collaborate with motion planning and controls engineers to integrate vision and decision-making.Rapidly prototype, test, and iterate — turning ideas into working robotic systems.What We ValueProven experience writing, maintaining, and scaling production software.Fluency in C++ and Python.Hands-on knowledge of model architectures, training pipelines, and serving infrastructure.Comfort building algorithms from scratch, not just using libraries.A “doer’s mindset”: bias toward action, experimentation, and iteration.Collaborative, low-ego approach — the kind of teammate people enjoy working with.Why JoinTackle hard, meaningful technical challenges in computer vision and robotics.See your work deployed on physical robots in days, not months.Work alongside a focused, senior team that values clarity and execution over politics.Competitive salary, equity ownership, and top-tier tools.A product with enormous upside and impact across logistics and beyond.

Senior Machine Learning Engineer (m/f/d)Join a mission-driven tech team applying cutting-edge AI to the recycling and waste management sector. They’re developing intelligent systems to optimize material detection, sorting, and process efficiency. Making industrial operations smarter and more sustainable. We're looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with strong experience in computer vision and Robotics to help design and deploy advanced models in production environments.This is a key position as part of their Bunker Management solution in the waste process. You will work on automating the crane picking when organising the bunkers thought multiple sensors. Due to this they are looking for a candidate with experience in robotics and a strong understanding of sensors for object detection, impurity detection, temperature monitoring etc.What You’ll DoDevelop and deploy ML solutions for image and time-series data (e.g. object detection, anomaly detection, forecasting)Design scalable algorithms and integrate them into real-world systemsStay on top of the latest AI research and apply new technologies (e.g. Deep Learning, LLMs)Lead code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote development best practicesMonitor and continuously optimize models in productionWhat We’re Looking For4+ years of experience in CV (e.g. CNNs, YOLO) and time series (e.g. LSTM, Transformers)Strong Python/C++ skills and experience with ML frameworks (e.g. PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV) and Robotics frameworks (ROS1/ROS2)Experience working with Sensors for real-world applications.Proven record of building and deploying real-world ML applicationsSolid math and data analysis skillsFluent in English and German; strong communication and leadership abilitiesWhat We OfferA key role in shaping AI products in an innovative fieldFlat hierarchies, creative freedom, and an agile environmentA diverse, interdisciplinary team and flexible working optionsModern office space and participation in company success (e.g. VSOP)Salary Budget: €80 - 95k (Dependant on Experience)

We are looking for an experienced Engineer/Scientist to join a cutting-edge robotics team in Zurich, focused on humanoid manipulation through state-of-the-art AI. You will contribute to developing and deploying learning-based controllers to enable robots to interact intelligently, reliably, and flexibly with complex environments. This role is deeply hands-on with real robot hardware, leveraging your expertise across vision-language-action (VLA) models, diffusion models, reinforcement learning, and dexterous manipulation. What we’re looking for:PhD or Master's in Robotics, AI, or related fieldsStrong expertise in learning-based dexterous manipulation (multi-fingered grasping, task-oriented manipulation)Practical experience with running real-time controllers on robotic hardwareDeep knowledge of diffusion models, transformers, CVAEs, normalizing flowsExperience working with ROS, PyTorch, and PythonFamiliarity with vision-language models (VLA/VLMs/LLMs) for robotic planning or failure detectionBonus: experience with synthetic data generation, simulation environments, teleoperation systemsWhy this role?Join a high-calibre team (ex-ETH / ex-NVIDIA founders) backed by significant investment (Seed + Series A secured)Work at the intersection of simulation, reinforcement learning, and robotics hardwareContribute to next-generation humanoid robots without reliance on traditional imitation learning paradigmsSignificant stock offering.If you’re passionate about building more intelligent robots through cutting-edge AI and want to work in a fast-moving, well-resourced environment, we’d love to hear from you.