Senior/Staff Robotics Engineer (m/f/d)

Almetra is hiring a Senior/Staff Robotics Engineer (m/f/d) in Berlin, Germany. Level rates it ; you can apply on Almetra.

Level's read on this job

Level rates this role Builds AI ●●●●: the job is building AI systems.
Tools and skills the posting cites include PyTorch, TensorFlow and Ros.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 17 other open roles at Almetra.

AI in this role

Lead R&D efforts in robotics and machine learning to build automated industrial robotic manipulation demonstrators.

PyTorchTensorFlowRosRgb D Cameras

computer-visionroboticsmachine-learningdeep-learningreinforcement-learning

Join us in reshaping manufacturing with advanced tech like computer vision and AI!

As a Senior/Staff Robotics Engineer (m/f/d), you will be integral in driving our company's next phase of innovation - automating industrial processes to address the scarcity of skilled labor. We have already proven our ability to optimize processes and increase efficiency, and now we are determined to automate tasks within industrial environments. Your main focus will be on R&D and will involve building and showcasing a demonstrator that utilizes industrial robot arms to automate currently manual tasks.

You have a strong background in state of the art in robotic manipulation, extensive experience in modeling, planning, and controlling robotic systems, as well as applying machine learning techniques to enhance robotic manipulation capabilities.

Your role

Lead R&D efforts to prototype a new robotic manipulator, conducting rigorous testing to validate design specifications and performance criteria.
Work with industry-standard hardware platforms (e.g., ROS-compatible robots, specific sensor suites) to develop and deploy robotic manipulators for real world testing.
Develop and implement models for hybrid dynamical systems exhibiting both continuous and discrete dynamic behaviors, specifically in robotic manipulators.
Design advanced planning algorithms to optimize manipulation tasks such as pick-and-place operations.
Experience with supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and reinforcement learning techniques to improve manipulation performance in robots.
Previously trained RL models in both simulated and real-world environments with continuous action and state spaces.
Design and develop middleware and software solutions tailored for robotic manipulation applications.
Optimize software architecture for efficient communication between sensors, processors, and actuators in robotic manipulators.
Develop perception algorithms for object pose estimation, matching, and instance segmentation to aid in manipulation tasks.
Utilize deep learning techniques for end-to-end and self-supervised grasping, enhancing the robot's autonomous manipulation capabilities.
Experience with integration between hardware components, including tactile sensors, force sensors, vision systems (e.g., RGB-D cameras), and depth sensors to optimize communication protocols and data flow for efficient robotic operations.

Your profile

Ph.D. in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, with a strong emphasis on robotics.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in robotics research or development.
Proven experience in modeling, planning, and controlling hybrid dynamical systems for robotic manipulation.
Hands-on experience with machine learning techniques applied to robotic manipulation tasks.
Experience with robotic perception technologies and deep learning frameworks as applied to manipulation.
Strong programming skills in C++, Python, and familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System).
Experience with simulation tools such as Nvidia Isaac SIM, Gazebo, V-REP, CUDA for robotic manipulation.
Proficiency with machine learning libraries like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
Fluency in English is mandatory.

What we offer

Employee Share Options Program for all permanent employees*

An increasing benefits list: currently includes Urban Sports club and quarterly team retreats.

Be on the forefront in defining what artificial intelligence means in manufacturing

Gain hands-on experience in working in an AI-first software company

Supportive and inclusive culture that values diversity and promotes the advancement of underrepresented groups within the company

Collaborate with a diverse (currently more than 10 nationalities) and talented team, working on cutting-edge projects with real-world impact

Network with professionals and leaders in the field, opening doors to potential future career opportunities

We have a very flat hierarchy, open 360° feedback, and flexible working hours

Ethics⚖: We are committed to developing ethical AI software

Don't meet all the requirements?

Almetra is committed to creating a workplace that is diverse, fair, and inclusive. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, even if they do not meet every qualification, to submit their application. We firmly believe that having a team with diverse perspectives only strengthens our company and drives innovation. Our commitment also extends to providing an accessible environment for everyone, including those with disabilities. Please let us know if you require any accommodations during the application process or while working with us, and we will do our best to support you.

*Only full-time, permanent roles are eligible for stock options. Part-time roles, contract roles, work-student, internships and freelance roles are not eligible for stock options.

How we rate this

Senior/Staff Robotics Engineer (m/f/d) at Almetra rates 85 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Builds AI (AI Level 4 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Builds AI. The job is building AI systems.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Senior/Staff Robotics Engineer (m/f/d) is an open job at Almetra.
Level rates this role AI Level 4 of 4: Builds AI.
The role is based in Onsite Berlin.
The job was posted on May 12, 2026.
Seniority: senior.
Applications are handled by Almetra. Apply on Almetra

Prepare for this job

Built from this posting and from similar jobs on Level.

Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Computer visionRoboticsMachine learningDeep learningReinforcement learningPyTorchTensorFlowRos

Questions you could be asked

Walk me through a computer vision problem you solved, from raw data to a deployed model.
Tell me about a project where robotics was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where machine learning was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where deep learning was part of your work. What did you do?
Tell me about a project where reinforcement learning was part of your work. What did you do?

Adapt your resume

List these exact terms on your resume: Computer vision, Robotics, Machine learning, Deep learning, and Reinforcement learning. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
Lead with what you built, trained or shipped. This role is judged on the AI system itself, not the tools around it.

Get your CV reviewed before you apply

Send your CV and the role you want next. Your review arrives by email within 3 days.

Get a free CV review Check your resume with the ATS resume checker