Solution Engineer (Robotics)

Location: Dresden, Germany; about two-thirds of the time is spent on the Dresden shopfloor, especially during the first six months. Regular travel to customer sites is required.

Company

hirify.global develops NOVA, a software platform for programming, simulating, and operating industrial robots across different brands.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and commission robotic applications built on NOVA, from simulation through deployment in real robot cells.
• Act as the technical point of contact for customers after go-live, providing support and further development.
• Guide customers and integration partners through solution architecture, technical questions, and on-site or remote troubleshooting.
• Run customer and partner trainings, workshops, and onboarding sessions.
• Create example applications, templates, best practices, and product documentation.
• Translate field feedback into product improvements and help diagnose issues around NOVA, its SDKs, and APIs.

Requirements

• Several years of experience as an automation, robotics, or application engineer, ideally in customer-facing projects.
• Hands-on experience with industrial robots such as KUKA, ABB, FANUC, Universal Robots, or Yaskawa, including applications like handling, palletizing, or machine tending.
• Programming experience, ideally with Python, and knowledge of industrial communication including TCP/IP, PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, or OPC UA.
• Curiosity about AI and practical use of AI for development or robotic applications.
• Fluent German at C1 level or higher and fluent English, written and spoken.
• Based in Dresden or willing to move or commute to Dresden; a driving license and regular travel to customer sites are required.

Nice to have

• Experience with simulation, especially NVIDIA Omniverse or Isaac Sim.
• Experience with TypeScript, C++, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, or GitHub.
• Experience with ROS, machine vision, or AI-based robotic applications.
• Background at a system integrator or in technical consulting or presales.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on a deep-tech robotics product with cross-functional and international collaboration.
• Knowledge sharing, regular feedback, and a value-driven working environment.
• Up to three days of volunteer time off, plus training and mental health opportunities.
• Free lunch, snacks, drinks, and team events.
• 30 days of annual vacation plus additional rest during the Christmas season until New Year.
• Full payment of usual earnings when caring for a sick child.