Director Robotics AI (f/m/d)

• Manage and mentor the current AI team & talent
• Create and implement an ambitious roadmap to enhance robot capabilities with AI
• Ensure competitiveness of the solutions being implemented
• Drive short-term and long-term results
• Provide deep technology expertise to the organization
• Member of the senior leadership team
• Provide thought leadership in this space across a variety of external venues
• Lead Intellectual Property related aspects to bolster our existing patent portfolio

• Master or PhD in computer science with a major in artificial intelligence
• Technical expertise in machine learning, deep learning, and imitation learning
• Deep understanding of foundational models and architectures, including LLMs, VLMs
• Direct experience with computer vision, object detection, and NLP algorithms and solutions
• Vast experience in motion control, path planning, and navigation
• Vast experience in object manipulation and autonomous decision-making
• Hands on experience of implementing scalable AI solutions for robotics
• Exceptional collaboration, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Strong leadership skills and presence
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Experience scaling teams at speed while maintaining the talent level

• Flexible annual working hours based on a 40-hour week, with 100% employment
• Vacation entitlement: 25 days from the age of 20, 27 days from the age of 40 and 30 days from the age of 50
• Hybrid Working model
• Generous bonus system and extra-mandatory pension fund contributions
• Individual training opportunities (internal and external)
• Relocation service
• Various Discounts (Health, Car, Entertainment and much more)
• Employee Events
• Flat hierarchy structure
• Warm and international corporate culture based on respect and cooperation

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