Director Robotics AI - Montreal, Engineering

Leica Geosystems AG; Montreal; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in robotics and AI seeks a Director RoboticsAI to lead the AI team and innovate humanoid robots. You'll develop a roadmap to enhance robot capabilities and foster an inclusive workplace. Join us to shape the future of technology with your expertise in AI.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

RRSP Matching

Extended Health Care

No-Cost Life Insurance

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in computer science with a major in artificial intelligence.
• Technical expertise in AI technologies and robot capabilities.
• Experience in rapidly scaling teams while maintaining quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the current AI team & talent.
• Create and implement an ambitious roadmap to enhance robot capabilities.
• Lead intellectual property efforts for patent portfolio.

Skills

Machine Learning

Deep Learning

Imitation Learning

Computer Vision

Object Detection

NLP Algorithms

Motion Control

Path Planning

Navigation

Object Manipulation

Autonomous Decision-Making

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Come build the autonomous future with us. One humanoid at a time.

The integration of robotics and AI is revolutionizing industries, driving innovation, and boosting productivity. AI is transforming robots’ ability to perceive, learn, navigate, recognize objects, and make decisions, unlocking new levels of automation and efficiency. As Director RoboticsAI, you will lead the growth of our AI team, develop an ambitious roadmap to enhance our humanoid robots, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in physical AI. Join us and help shape the future of technology!

About Us

Hexagon Robotics is a division of Hexagon - a global leader in precision measurement and digital reality solutions. The humanoid initiative was launched in 2023, and in 2025 a dedicated Robotics division was created to help industrial customers achieve a higher degree of autonomy using humanoid robots. Our first humanoid, AEON, was officially launched on June 17, 2025.

This appeals to you

• Manage and mentor the current AI team & talent
• Create and implement an ambitious roadmap to enhance robot capabilities with AI
• Ensure competitiveness of the solutions being implemented
• Drive short-term and long-term results
• Provide deep technology expertise to the organization
• Member of the senior leadership team
• Provide thought leadership in this space across external venues
• Lead intellectual property efforts to bolster our patent portfolio

Desired Skills

This is you

• Master's or PhD in computer science with a major in artificial intelligence
• Technical expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and imitation learning
• Deep understanding of foundational models and architectures, including LLMs, VLMs
• Experience with computer vision, object detection, and NLP algorithms
• Experience in motion control, path planning, and navigation
• Experience in object manipulation and autonomous decision-making
• Hands-on experience implementing scalable AI solutions for robotics
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Strong leadership and strategic thinking abilities
• Experience scaling teams rapidly while maintaining talent quality

What we offer you

Competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and benefits including Paid Time Off, RRSP matching, Extended Health Care, no-cost Life Insurance, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Hexagon Robotics is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, aiming to reflect Canadian society and provide an accessible, equitable work environment where everyone can reach their full potential.