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Robotics Lead Engineer (Humanoid)

Barrington James
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5 months ago
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Robotics Lead Engineer


I am currently partnered with a cutting edge Robotics organization who are building a Humanoid Robot and are looking for Lead Robotics Engineer. This role will be part of the companies leadership team where you will collaborate closely with the CEO & CTO. Specialising in AI & Robotics you will lead a talented team of engineers to take the Humanoid robot to the next level.


Responsibilities


  • Define and implement the AI and robotics strategy to achieve business goals.
  • Lead R&D efforts in humanoid locomotion, manipulation, perception, and human-robot interaction.
  • Oversee the development of AI algorithms for vision, control, decision-making, and autonomy.
  • Optimize and integrate machine learning models for robotics applications, ensuring real-world scalability and efficiency.
  • Build and manage a multidisciplinary team of engineers, researchers, and designers.
  • Collaborate with hardware teams to align AI systems with robotic design.
  • Ensure timely project delivery from prototyping to deployment in production environments.


Requirements


Technical Expertise


  • Master’s or Ph.D. in Robotics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • 10+ years in AI and robotics, with at least 5 years in leadership roles.
  • Deep expertise in:
  • Machine Learning and Deep Learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
  • Robotic Operating Systems (e.g., ROS, ROS2).
  • Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), and Reinforcement Learning.
  • Motion planning, sensor fusion, and control algorithms for humanoid robots.
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, and real-time systems integration.
  • Experience deploying and scaling AI-driven systems in production environments.


Leadership and Communication


  • Proven ability to lead diverse, high-performing teams.
  • Excellent communication skills for engaging technical and non-technical audiences.


If this sounds like something you could be interested in then I am looking forward to hearing from you.


Following your application Toby Hyde, a specialist Robotics recruiter will discuss the opportunity with you in detail.



He will be more than happy to answer any questions relating to the industry and the potential for your career growth. The conversation can also progress further to discussing other opportunities, which are also available right now or will be imminently becoming available.



This position has been highly popular, and it is likely that it will close prematurely. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.


Please click ‘apply’ or contact Toby Hyde for further information


Toby Hyde

Recruitment consultant – Barrington James

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