Senior Robotics Lead: Rome Hub & Soft Robotics

Embodied AI; Roma; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Embodied AI in Rome, Italy is seeking a Senior Robotics Lead to guide a cross-disciplinary team, drive full-stack robotics development, and coordinate with EU funding bodies and Italian customers.

The role targets roboticists with a Ph.D. or a Master’s plus 3+ years as a Technical Lead, who can translate research into reliable, societally beneficial robotic solutions. You will work closely with the CTO to shape the technical roadmap in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in Robotics or Master's with 3+ years as a Technical Lead in robotics.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and debugging of complex robotic systems.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Italian engineering team and bridge between Italian and Swiss offices.
• Set up and manage a robotics hub in Rome.
• Manage relationships with EU funding bodies and grant documentation.
• Provide technical input for Horizon Europe calls and other grants.
• Collaborate with the CTO to shape the technical roadmap.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

PhD in Robotics

Master's degree + 3+ years as Technical Lead in robotics

Job description

Embodied AI in Rome, Italy is seeking a Senior Robotics Lead to guide a cross-disciplinary team, drive full-stack robotics development, and coordinate with EU funding bodies and Italian customers.

The role targets roboticists with a Ph.D. or a Master’s plus 3+ years as a Technical Lead, who can translate research into reliable, societally beneficial robotic solutions. You will work closely with the CTO to shape the technical roadmap in a fast-paced startup environment.