Senior AI Engineer (m/f/d)

About the Job

We’re looking for a motivated Senior AI Engineer (m/f/d) to join one of our portfolio companies to focus on developing advanced unmanned ground vehicles for governmental and civilian applications.

In your day-to-day work, you’ll play a crucial role in advancing autonomous capabilities for unmanned ground vehicles, collaborating with a talented team to shape the future of autonomous robotic solutions in dual-use applications.

Join our portfolio company: A German dual-use technology company that develops unmanned ground vehicles to spearhead automation in both governmental and civilian use cases.

In this role, you’ll:

• Design, implement, and optimise machine learning models to enhance the perception and planning capabilities of outdoor ground robots
• Develop systems to process and fuse multi-modal sensor data, including RGB, LiDAR, thermal cameras, and IMUs
• Collaborate with robotics engineers, hardware engineers, and data scientists to ensure robust and efficient integration of autonomy features
• Conduct rigorous testing of autonomous systems in simulation environments and real-world scenarios to guarantee performance, safety, and reliability
• Document development processes, algorithms, and system configurations for both internal teams and external stakeholders

Your Profile

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and C++, along with experience in PyTorch and TensorRT.
• Practical experience with machine learning-based perception and planning tasks, including object detection, semantic segmentation, and the full machine learning lifecycle from dataset creation to model deployment.
• Knowledge of processing data from LiDAR, radar, GPS, IMUs, and camera sensors.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex systems independently and in team settings.
• Familiarity with software development best practices such as version control (e.g., Git), continuous integration, and Agile development methodologies.
• Experience with generative models and deploying and optimizing models for edge devices is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree, Master's degree or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Robotics, or a related field
• Fluency in English is required, and German is a plus

Please note that we are looking for support in the Munichoffice of our portfolio company. Eligibility to work within the EU is required as well.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• A shaping role in an emerging dual use company
• Opportunity to work with a highly innovative, international, and dynamic team
• Room for professional growth and development
• Participation in the company's success

Apply below and become a part of our success story!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

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