Lead Robotics Engineer (Robotics)

TL;DR

Lead Robotics Engineer (ROS2): Define and govern system architecture for mobile robots, robotic arms, drones, and multi-robot deployments with an accent on integration, cloud connectivity, and high-reliability production systems. Focus on designing complex multi-node ROS2 architectures, optimizing sensor fusion, path planning, and simulation environments like Isaac Sim and Gazebo.

Location: Poland, Remote/Office. Flexible Workplace - work from home, or in any office of your country.

Company

hirify.global is a global digital solutions company headquartered in Austin, Texas, with a growing Robotics Group focused on optimization, modeling, and simulation projects.

What you will do

• Define and govern system architecture across diverse robotics platforms including mobile robots, arms, drones, and fleets.
• Establish engineering standards for branching, code reviews, testing, QA, and documentation.
• Drive projects from prototyping to production, coordinating hardware, software, and cloud integration.
• Mentor senior and mid-level engineers, conduct technical interviews, and shape hiring criteria.
• Own robot-cloud integration strategy with telemetry, OTA updates, and fleet management.
• Lead applied research, pre-sales demos, and represent engineering in client discussions.

Requirements

• Seasoned robotics professional with proven track record leading teams and delivering complex systems end-to-end.
• MSc or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Deep expertise in robotics fundamentals, control systems, C++, Python, and ROS2 architecture.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), CI/CD, simulation (Isaac Sim, Gazebo), SLAM, sensor fusion, MoveIt.
• Knowledge of real-time systems, IoT, ARM, RTOS, PLC, SCADA at integration level.
• Fluent in English at professional/advanced level (spoken and written).

Nice to have

• Experience in technical pre-sales, demos, and client workshops.
• Exposure to regulatory, safety, or compliance frameworks for autonomous systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, additional paid vacation, and corporate events.
• Investment in growth: conferences, advanced courses, dedicated research time, and career path to Principal/Director roles.
• Collaborative high-trust environment with true ownership of architectural decisions and idea-to-production support.
• Language classes, anniversary gifts, no dress code, and opportunities to build personal brand in robotics community.