Robotics Engineer (All levels)

About this job

Transform 800,000 hectares of greenhouses into fully-autonomous food production sites

At eternal.ag, we're building the future of sustainable food production. Our mission is to convert the world's existing greenhouses into fully automated facilities that can produce fresh food year-round - addressing the critical need to double food production by 2050 while facing severe labor shortages, water scarcity, and climate challenges.

About the Role

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.ag, 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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

Core requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or graduating by Summer 2026)
• 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…