* On-site | Zurich
* CHF 100,000 – CHF 120,000 + Equity
* Robotics | Autonomy | Critical Infrastructure
Snapshot
Join a high-caliber, early-stage robotics startup building autonomous systems for real-world security and critical infrastructure environments.
This is not simulation work.
This is field deployment, safety constraints, and autonomy in the wild.
You'll own the navigation and autonomy stack end-to-end — from sensor integration to control — in a high-trust, high-ownership environment.
What You'll Do
* Own navigation stack:
o Sensor integration
o State estimation & SLAM
o Global planning & local control
* Build end-to-end systems:
o Drivers calibration fusion navigation control
* Ensure performance, safety, and reliability in real environments
* Deploy and iterate on robots in the field (not just simulation)
* Make architecture decisions and operate with high autonomy
Tech Stack
* C++ · Python · ROS 2
* SLAM · Sensor Fusion · State Estimation
* Navigation · Control Systems
What We're Looking For
* Master's + 3+ years experience OR PhD (Robotics / Controls / Perception)
* Proven experience building end-to-end robotics systems
* Deep understanding of:
o SLAM
o State estimation
o Planning & control
o Systems integration
* Hands-on field deployment experience (non-negotiable)
* Strong ownership mindset + clear communication
Bonus:
* Nav2, GTSAM, Ceres
* Multi-sensor fusion (LiDAR / vSLAM)
* Embedded systems / hardware integration
* AI/ML in robotics (perception, embodied AI)
Compensation & Benefits
* CHF 100,000 – CHF 120,000 base
* Meaningful equity (early-stage upside)
* Work with a highly technical, low-ego team
* Access to best-in-class hardware & tooling
Location & Eligibility
On-site: Zurich (non-negotiable)
* Open to international candidates
* Work permit & relocation support available
* English is sufficient (no German required)
Who Should NOT Apply
* Only simulation or lab experience
* No full-stack autonomy exposure
* Limited ownership / module-only experience
* Preference for remote work
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Has shipped navigation/localization systems in real environments
* Thinks in systems, safety, and reliability — not just algorithms
* Comfortable working close to hardware and field constraints
* Thrives in high-ownership, ambiguity-driven environments
Why This Role
* Build real-world robotics systems (not lab prototypes)
* Own a critical part of the autonomy stack (SLAM planning control)
* Work with a top-tier team (ex-Cambridge, UCL, Imperial, TUM, Helsing)
* Join at pre-seed stage maximum ownership + equity upside
* Contribute to systems impacting security, defense, and infrastructure resilience
If you've built robots that actually work in the real world — and want to push autonomy beyond the lab into environments where reliability truly matters — this is where you do it. Apply now...