Robotics Engineer - Learning for Manipulation (Robotics)

Location: Zurich, Switzerland

Company

hirify.global builds force/torque sensors, robot-learning tools, and a platform for training robot AI with vision and force sensing.

What you will do

• Train, fine-tune, and deploy learning-based manipulation policies, including imitation learning, diffusion policies, and VLAs, using vision and force/torque inputs.
• Build and operate real-hardware data-collection pipelines covering kinesthetic teaching, teleoperation, synchronized multimodal recording, and dataset curation.
• Integrate force-aware, physics-consistent simulation for training and evaluation.
• Design reliable, scalable software architecture connecting sensors, robots, and the learning stack.
• Collaborate directly with hardware and embedded engineers to move models from experiments to working robots.

Requirements

• Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, ideally with 1–3 years of relevant experience in industry, research, or a substantial thesis.
• Hands-on experience training and fine-tuning machine-learning models, ideally for robotics.
• Strong Python skills and working knowledge of C++.
• Experience with ROS 2 and real robot hardware.
• Clear communication skills and enjoyment of cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Nice to have

• Experience with robot-learning frameworks such as LeRobot, policy architectures such as ACT, diffusion policy, or VLAs, or multimodal/tactile learning.
• Simulation experience with MuJoCo, Isaac Sim/Lab, or similar tools.
• Experience with force control, impedance control, or contact-rich tasks.

Culture & Benefits

• Ownership of a core product area with direct impact on shipped work.
• Daily access to advanced sensors, robots, and teleoperation setups.
• Work with a small, highly technical team in Zurich.
• Mentorship from experienced robotics professionals and hands-on work with robotic systems.

Hiring process

• Apply with a CV and a short note about a manipulation or robotics project you are proud of.