Robotics Engineer

Join our world-class robotics team as we revolutionize horticulture automation. Whether you're a recent graduate eager to make your mark or an experienced engineer looking for your next challenge, you'll work on cutting-edge autonomous systems that combine advanced perception, precise manipulation, and intelligent decision-making to perform complex agricultural tasks like harvesting, deleafing, and crop monitoring.

As a Robotics Engineer at Eternal, you'll be part of a high-performance culture that values first-principles thinking and rapid iteration. Our unique approach leverages cloud-based simulation, over-the-air updates, and modular hardware design to achieve what others have spent decades attempting. We believe in nurturing talent at all levels - from fresh graduates to seasoned professionals.

You'll collaborate with a distributed team across our Cologne HQ and Bengaluru office, building on proven technology while pushing the boundaries of what's possible in agricultural robotics.

• Design and implement robust robotics software using ROS2 and modern C++ for autonomous navigation, manipulation, and perception in dynamic greenhouse environments
• Develop and validate algorithms in NVIDIA Isaac Sim before deploying to our fleet of robots, dramatically reducing development cycles from months to days
• Create intelligent systems that enable robots to make real-time decisions about crop work, from identifying ripe tomatoes to determining optimal cutting points
• Build resilient architectures that ensure continuous operation even with connectivity disruptions, supporting our 24/7 autonomous operations
• Integrate computer vision models with robotic control systems to enable precise manipulation of delicate crops without damage
• Implement over-the-air update systems that allow us to deploy new capabilities remotely to robots worldwide
• Collaborate cross-functionally with AI/ML engineers, mechanical engineers, and crop scientists to deliver end-to-end solutions

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or graduating by Summer 2025)
• Proficiency in C++ programming or demonstrated ability to upskill quickly
• Exposure to ROS/ROS2 through real-world implementations, projects, internships or coursework
• Understanding of core robotics concepts: kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and path planning
• Familiarity with Linux environments
• Passion for solving complex real-world problems with tangible impact

New Graduate / Entry Level (0-2 years)

• Recent graduate or final year student with strong academic performance
• Hands-on robotics experience through internships, research projects, or student competitions
• Demonstrated programming skills in C++ through coursework or personal projects
• Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced startup environment

Early Career (2-5 years)

• Solid foundation in robotics fundamentals with professional experience
• Experience with at least one robotics project from conception to deployment
• Proficiency with ROS2 and simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or similar)

Senior Level (5-8 years)

• Proven track record of deploying robotic systems in production environments
• Experience with sensor fusion, SLAM, or advanced perception algorithms
• Knowledge of safety-critical system design and failure mode analysis
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives

Staff/Principal Level (8+ years)

• Technical leadership experience with complex robotics programs
• Deep expertise in multiple robotics domains (perception, planning, control)
• Strategic thinking about system architecture and technology roadmaps
• Track record of building and scaling high-performance engineering teams

• Experience with NVIDIA Isaac Sim or Omniverse for robotics simulation
• GPU programming skills (CUDA) for accelerating perception algorithms
• Knowledge of modern AI/ML frameworks and their application to robotics
• Experience with modular hardware design and systems integration
• Participation in robotics competitions (RoboCup, FIRST, etc.) or research publications
• Open source contributions to robotics projects

Launch Your Career: For new graduates, this is a unique opportunity to join a proven team and learn from engineers who've already built and deployed commercial robotics systems. You'll get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology while making a real-world impact from day one.

Impact at Scale: Your work will directly contribute to solving global food security challenges. We're building technology to transform 800,000 hectares of greenhouses worldwide into sustainable, autonomous food production facilities.

Technical Excellence: Work with cutting-edge technology including ROS2, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, and custom AI models for advanced computer vision and decision-making.

Rapid Innovation: Our software-first approach means you'll see your code deployed to real robots in hours/days, not months. We've proven we can develop and deploy new AI models over-the-air as crops evolve.

Strong Foundation: Building on 5+ years of real-world greenhouse robotics experience, we're avoiding common pitfalls in robotics deployment while accelerating development.

Growth Opportunity: Join as we scale from proof-of-concept to global deployment. Be part of the core team shaping the future of horticultural automation. Clear career progression from graduate to senior engineer and beyond.

Mentorship & Learning: Work alongside experienced roboticists who've solved complex real-world problems. We invest in your growth through hands-on projects, technical mentorship, and exposure to all aspects of robotics development.

Flexible Work Culture: Distributed team with offices in Cologne and Bengaluru, following a "follow-the-sun" support model for our 24/7 operations.

• Core: ROS2, C++
• Simulation: NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Omniverse
• AI/ML: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, PyTorch
• Infrastructure: Cloud-native architecture, OTA update systems
• Hardware: Modular robotic platforms built for scale

Ready to revolutionize how the world grows food? Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a bigger impact, join us in building autonomous systems that will feed billions while conserving resources and eliminating the dependency on seasonal labor.

We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels who are excited about our mission and show potential to grow with us. Recent graduates - don't let experience requirements hold you back; we value passion, potential, and fresh perspectives.

Eternal is building unmanned food production sites that can sustainably produce fresh food year-round. Backed by world-class investors and partnering with leading agricultural companies, we're turning the vision of fully-autonomous unmanned greenhouses into reality.