Lead Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Flink Robotics
Lead Forward Deployed Software Engineer
Flink Robotics
AI-driven plug-and-play robotics for material handling
Flink Robotics is a fast-paced startup, out of ETH Zürich's Computational Robotics Lab, building autonomous robots that can handle any item - including ones they’ve never seen before. We're revolutionising material handling, from stacking boxes to sorting parcels and unloading goods.
We're looking for a Lead Forward Deployed Software Engineer who loves debugging systems and turning real-world data into working software. You'll be out with our field team at customer sites, owning the adaptation and troubleshooting of our autonomy stack as it meets the conditions of each deployment.
Who you are
Eager to join a VC-backed startup and take real ownership from the start
Passionate about robotics: from perception and motion to autonomy and control
An experienced problem-solver who can make decisions under ambiguity and mentor others as the team grows
Proactive, curious and a clear communicator (fluent English, additional languages are a plus)
Ready to travel around 50% of the time, to get the best performance out of our deployed robots
What you bring
5+ years of professional experience and a degree in maths, computer science, or a related field
Experience deploying C++ code in production
Self motivated, and thriving in entrepreneurial environments (startups, professional services, big tech)
Proven experience diagnosing and resolving complex system issues in short turnaround cycles
Low-ego collaboration; people love working with you
What you'll do
Optimise robot performance after installation and ensure smooth customer handover
Quality control and deploy incremental and major software upgrades across robot fleet
Define and own the remote supervision process
Guide and filter feedback from customers to the product teams
Build out and manage the forward deployed software engineering team
Why join
An ambitious team building a product with huge potential
Cutting-edge robotics problems, with direct, high-stakes customer impact
Competitive salary, equity, and top-tier gear
Based in Zurich, with travel to partners worldwide
Apply now if you're ready to push boundaries and help shape the future of robotics!
Swiss/EU citizen, existing Swiss work permit, or a degree from a Swiss university; able to work in Switzerland without visa sponsorship
AI-driven plug-and-play robotics for material handling
Flink Robotics provides AI-driven software that turns industrial robots into plug-and-play material-handling systems available via a subscription, helping businesses automate tasks like packing, unloading, and sorting without costly upfront installations. Its Flink AI suite includes FlinkCortex for collision-free motion, FlinkDexterity for multi-robot coordination, and FlinkVision for digital twins built with deep learning and GPU compute, enabling robots to see, reason, and act in dynamic environments. The company differentiates itself with a ready-to-use, low-commitment model that promises quick ROI and deployment without major capital expenditure, backed by advanced perception, planning, and coordination capabilities. Its goal is to address labor shortages by delivering affordable, fast-deploying automation that fits existing layouts and operations.
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