Junior Robotics Engineer

Grid Dynamics; Dresden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Professional development opportunities

Well-equipped office

Job summary

Grid Dynamics seeks a skilled Robotics Engineer to join our Dresden team. You will develop and advance robotics programming tools and solutions, collaborating with researchers and engineers worldwide.

The role emphasizes integrating hardware and software, implementing perception, planning, and control algorithms, and exploring state-of-the-art methods in detection and motion planning. The position is based in Dresden, Germany with a requirement to work onsite three days per week.

Qualifications

• MS degree in Robotics or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with commissioning and programming industrial robots.
• Proficiency in C++, Python or MATLAB.
• Experience with ROS and Gazebo.
• Fluency in German and English (C1/C2).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with global researchers and engineers to deliver robotics solutions.
• Develop software to control and operate robotic systems, including perception, planning, and control algorithms.
• Contribute to toolpath planning, simulation and validation of robotics algorithms.
• Integrate hardware and software into complete robotic systems and validate performance.
• Explore state-of-the-art methods in object detection, pose estimation, and motion planning.
• Design and implement reusable robotics programming tools and components.

Skills

C++

Python

ROS

Gazebo

Machine Learning

English

German

Education

Master's degree in Robotics or related field

Tools

ROS/Robot Operating System

Gazebo

Isaac Sim/Omniverse

Job description

We are seeking skilled and passionate Robotics Engineer to join our team. As a Robotics Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and advancing cutting‑edge robotics programming tools and solutions. We are looking for individuals with a background in robotics, computer science, mathematics, and machine learning to drive innovation. The role is based in Dresden, Germany, and requires working 3 days per week onsite.

Responsibilities

• You will work with a global team of researchers and engineers in the field of robotics and computer vision to deliver innovative products and solutions.
• Develop software for controlling and operating robotic systems, implementing algorithms for perception, planning, and control.
• Contribute to the development of robotics toolpath planning algorithms, their simulation and validation.
• Integrate hardware and software components into complete robotic systems, conducting testing and validation to ensure functionality and performance.
• Experiment with state‑of‑the‑art methods in object detection, pose estimation, and motion planning.
• Participate in design and implementation of robotics programming tools and reusable components.

Requirements

• MS degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with commissioning and programming industrial robots, with a focus on developing and deploying manipulation robotic systems (e.g. bin picking, packaging, agriculture picking).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or MATLAB, and experience with robotics frameworks and libraries.
• Experience with robotic simulation tools and platforms, such as ROS (Robot Operating System), Gazebo and Isaac Sim/OmniverseExperience with robotic perception and manipulation algorithms, such as path planning and motion control.
• Good understanding of robotic hardware components and subsystems, including sensors, actuators, and control systems.
• Experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX) and computer vision models.
• Fluency in German and English language (C1/C2).

Nice to have

• Experience in manufacturing industry and understanding of manufacturing processes such as welding, surface treatment, painting, and polishing is a strong advantage.

We offer

• Opportunity to work on bleeding‐edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well‑equipped office

About Us

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.