Senior Robotics and AI Research Engineer, ANYbotics
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Autonomous robotic solutions for industrial inspections
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Autonomous robotic solutions for industrial inspections
201-500 employees
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+ Stock ownership plan
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201-500 employees
Company mission
To improve the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of industrial work.
Role
Who you are
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Robotics, AI, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience in a research or advanced development setting
- Excellent at designing and deploying state-of-the-art control and planning algorithms for real-world robotics or autonomous systems
- Excellent expertise in modern deep learning techniques, including reinforcement learning, and transformer-based architectures, with hands-on experience training and fine-tuning such systems for robotics applications
- Strong track record of implementing and evaluating advanced AI algorithms for motion planning and control of robots in real-world scenarios
- Strong practical experience across the MLOps pipeline—from data collection and curation to training, fine-tuning, and GPU-based deployment in embedded or edge systems
- Strong in fast prototyping, concept validation, and rapid iteration—you build to learn and use experimentation as a core development tool
- Extensive knowledge in robotics, spanning sensing, perception, navigation, and control, combined with strong systems engineering skills
- Strong in self-coordination and project ownership, able to structure your work independently, align with strategic goals, and deliver meaningful outcomes
- Strong programming skills in C++ and Python, with the ability to write clean, and efficient code
- Good familiarity with GPU programming, with the desire to deepen knowledge and performance tuning where needed
- Experienced in leading R&D initiatives or small cross-functional teams, with a focus on transferring promising ideas into impactful solutions
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively share knowledge and insights
What the job involves
- You’ll join our Advanced Technology team, where we push the limits of robot autonomy and intelligence
- You’ll evaluate cutting-edge AI, planning, and control technologies—from novel environment perception to advanced planning—to tackle the toughest real-world deployment challenges
- Collaborating with engineers and partners, you’ll assess new technologies, design proof-of-concept experiments, build research prototypes, and swiftly transfer promising ideas to our product teams
- Your work will shape our technology roadmap, guiding long-term strategy and ensuring every solution is robust, reliable, and ready for impact
- If you thrive on discovery, hands-on experimentation, and know your research can redefine robotics, this role lets you make a real difference—for our customers and the robotics community
- Exploring, developing, and implementing cutting-edge technological advancements in robotics, machine learning, planning and control
- Identifying emerging technologies, conducting in-depth evaluations, and translating these findings into innovative products
- Developing prototypes and conducting pilot projects to test new technologies in controlled environments
- Driving collaborations with tech startups, research institutions, and industry leaders to leverage external expertise and accelerate innovation
- Connecting with the engineering teams for the adoption and integration of new technologies into existing systems and processes, ensuring a seamless transition
Our take
Spun out from Swiss public research University ETH Zürich, ANYbotics is a robotics company developing autonomous robotic solutions for heavy industries. The rising demand for robotic solutions in industries grappling with an ageing workforce and labour shortages drives the company's innovative approach to streamline operations, enhance environmental sustainability, and prioritise worker safety.
The company's flagship ANYmal robot is able to climb stairs, traverse rough terrain, and operate in explosive atmospheres. This adaptability makes it ideal for inspection tests and data collection in hazardous environments. Before its closure of a successful funding round at the end of 2024, ANYbotics has rolled out 200 of its Anymal X robots across the oil and gas, mining, power, utilities, and metals industries.
With the financial backing and strong demand for its product, ANYbotics is poised to revolutionise heavy industries with its autonomous robotics. The company's commitment to advancing worker safety and environmental sustainability will undoubtedly strengthen its position in the market and pave the way for a future where robotic solutions play an increasingly critical role in streamlining industrial operations worldwide.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Dec 2024
$60m
LATE VC
May 2023
$50m
SERIES B
Total funding: $132.3m
Company benefits
- Compensation Model - Get entrepreneurial exposure by becoming a shareholder
- Vacation & Leave Options - Benefit from generous time off
- Career Development - Develop your career and benefit from paid learning & development initiatives
- Location & Relocation - Get support when relocating and settling in
- Celebration & Recognition - Thrive in an enabling company atmosphere
Company HQ
Seebach, Zürich, ZH
Leadership
Péter Fankhauser
(Co-Founder & CEO)Graduated from ETH Zürich with an MSc in Robotics, Systems and Control. Previously worked as Skybotix as a Control & Mechanics Specialist.
Andreas Lauber
(Co-Founder & Head of Industrialization)Graduated from ETH Zürich with an MSc in Mechanical Engineering. Previously worked at RSL ETH developing Engineering Robotics and at Helbling Technik developing Engineer Lab Systems.
Christian Gehring
(Senior Director of Robotics)Graduated from ETH Zürich with a MSc in Mechanical Engineering where they also conducted their Postdoctoral Research at the Robotic Systems Lab.
Marco Hutter
(Associate Professor for Robotics Systems)Graduated from ETH Zürich with a PhD in Mechanical Engineering. Co-founded Bota Systems and Gravis Robotics alongside ANYbotics and now worked as an Associate Professor for Robotic Systems at ETH Zürich.
Hanspeter Fässler
(CO-Founder & Boardmember)Previously a Lecturer at ETH Zürich and CEO of Implenia. Now serves as a Board Member for a number of organisations.
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