Robotics Deployment Engineer (Europe)

THE COMPANY Our mission is to build the Covariant Brain, a universal AI that equips robots with the ability to perceive, understand, and act on their surroundings. Transitioning AI from research in the laboratory to the diverse and consistently changing real-world operations of our customers necessitates new concepts, strategies, and methods. Achieving success in the real world calls for a team that resonates with that world: a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Our common ground: high expectations, a love for learning, empathy for others, and a team-first mentality. THE ROLE Covariant deployment engineers apply our robotic solutions in warehouses throughout the US and across the globe. They are the experts on our product specifications and master trouble-shooters. As we establish and validate new robotic deployments, they are the first ones on the console, ensuring that everything is properly set up, from hardware to networks to software. As soon as we start testing our robots, they take on the role of chief debuggers, modifying code and creating minor features to enhance our performance. They are also jacks-of-all-trades, not hesitant to adjust the robotic hardware when needed, and deeply conversant with how the hardware and software components of our product interconnect. This role often requires a five-day presence on-site weekly at our robotic deployments located across Europe, mainly in Germany. AREAS OF FOCUS - Curiosity - The role requires you to learn about our technology stack and how to operate it effectively - Teamwork - You will be the entire company's representative when deployed - robust ability to work with your team is necessary - Resilience - Onsite work rarely goes as planned, and you will be expected to support your team in overcoming difficulties by contributing to the collective effort YOU WILL - Be a significant contributor from day one in a rapidly expanding small team - Push the boundaries of the possible with an elite machine-learning team - See your work deployed instantly and impacting a customer's performance the next day YOU HAVE - Desire to be hands-on with our robots in various locations (travel 75%-100%) - A Bachelor's degree in a technical field or extensive experience installing technical systems - Experience with the Linux command line and with writing, reading, and understanding code - we primarily work in Python, but your familiarity with languages and frameworks are less important than your capacity to learn new ones - Experience with physical systems - some hardware, electronics, robotics, or networking experience is advantageous, but working on your pet project is accepted as well - Ability to speak German NICE TO HAVES - Past experience with robotics, control systems, or warehouse automation - Experience with networking, electronics, optics/camera calibration - Experience teaching or training customers or clients - Familiarity with GitHub and professional software development tools - CAD design and/or fabrication experience SAMPLE WEEK IN THE LIFE ... COMPANY CORE VALUES - CONSTANT LEARNING - STRIVING FOR EMPATHY - TAKING ON THE IMPOSSIBLE, TOGETHER BENEFITS (US) - Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family - Unlimited PTO and Flexible work hours - 401(k) plan and company match - Lunch and dinner each day (for on-site employees) - Monthly Health & Wellness budget - Quarterly Learning budget BENEFITS (UK) - Private medical insurance coverage for you and your family - UK Holidays: 25 days + 8 Statutory (EU Countries TBC specific to region) - £200 Learning budget per quarter - books, courses, etc. - £35 wellness budget per month - gym membership, fitness classes, etc. - Pension - 6% Personal and up to 6% company-matched At Covariant.ai we don't just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Covariant.ai is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status.