(H/F) AI & Control Senior Engineer – Manipulation

Wandercraft; Paris; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wandercraft recherche un ingénieur senior en manipulation robotique pour rejoindre l'équipe Manipulation afin de convertir des approches avancées en capacités robustes sur des robots réels. Le poste combine recherche, expérimentation pratique et intégration, avec un fort focus sur les problèmes de manipulation réels.

Reporting au chef de l'équipe Manipulation dans le département IA & Contrôle. Profil: ≥5 ans d'expérience, diplôme d'ingénieur ou Master requis; PhD apprécié.

Qualifications

• Diplôme d'ingénieur ou Master requis.
• Un PhD dans un domaine pertinent est très apprécié.
• ≥5 ans d'expérience en robotique ou en ML, manipulation robotique.
• Expérience en développement logiciel collaboratif et CI valorisée.

Skills

Python

C++

Machine learning

Imitation learning

Diffusion models

Robotics and control systems

Linear algebra

Numerical optimization

Computer vision

Software engineering best practices

Education

Engineering degree or Master's

PhD appreciated

Job description

Version française de l'offre disponible sous demande. Wandercraft is strengthening its Manipulation team to tackle challenging industrial use cases with Calvin, our humanoid robot. We are looking for a senior engineer with strong expertise in robotic manipulation to help us push the state of the art and turn advanced approaches — from model-based control to imitation learning and diffusion policies — into robust capabilities on real robots. The role combines research, hands-on experimentation, and integration, with a strong focus on solving real-world manipulation problems. Reporting to the Head of Manipulation within the AI & Control department, the AI & Control Senior Engineer will be in charge of (non-exhaustive list):

• Diploma: Engineering degree or equivalent Master's degree required, PhD in a relevant field is very appreciated
• Required experience: At least 5 years of experience in robotics or machine learning, including experience in robotic manipulation. Academic or research experience is highly valued, particularly in robotics, optimal control, imitation learning, or diffusion models. Ideally, you have experience managing datasets over time, including dataset storage, corrections, augmentation, usability, tooling, and continuous integration. You are creative and innovative, and comfortable in developing new solutions with little existing infrastructure and rapidly building prototypes. Personal or professional robotics projects are highly valued. You enjoy experimental work and adapting algorithms to the constraints of real-world environments and commercial products. You have experience with collaborative software development practices, including modular design, test-driven development, and continuous integration. You are comfortable working with linear algebra and matrix computations, kinematics, and physical modeling, including coordinate transformations and velocity computations. You also have strong software development experience in Python and C++. You are rigorous, able to review your own work, and can clearly explain your calculations and algorithms. You are curious and analytical, able to stay up to date with new technologies and learn effectively from scientific literature and interactions with the research community at conferences and other events.
• Required skills: Python - Expert level C++ - Autonomous level Machine learning - Expert level Imitation learning and diffusion models - Trainer level Robotics and control systems - Expert level Linear algebra, matrices computations, numerical optimization - Autonomous level Computer vision - Autonomous level Software engineering best practices, collaborative software design, continuous integration, automated testing - Autonomous level