Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Robotics & Computer Vision)
Location: Remote / EU
Stage: Early-stage startup
Product: Robotics automation platform
About the role
We are looking for a Lead Machine Learning Engineer (Robotics & Computer Vision) to join the founding technical team of a startup building a cutting-edge automation platform. Working closely with the CTO & Co-founder, you will own the product's ML core and shape its technical direction as the company scales.
To be clear: This is a highly hands-on role, not a corporate, LLM-wrapper, or prompt-engineering position.
We are looking for an ML/Deep Learning practitioner with a strong mathematical background who writes custom training loops, designs architectures (PyTorch/TensorFlow), and optimizes models for edge inference. As a primary builder from day one, your mission is to train deep learning models from scratch, develop robust computer vision pipelines, and integrate these capabilities into a commercially viable, physical robotics product within a high-performing engineering culture.
Your responsibilities
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Owning the AI/ML core of the product, working closely with the CTO & Co-founder to align it with the overall technical strategy,
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Writing custom training loops, designing and implementing neural network architectures (e.g., in PyTorch), and managing the end-to-end lifecycle from raw data processing to edge deployment,
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Building the AI/ML components of the MVP (managing the end-to-end AI/ML model lifecycle, from architecture design to training and fine-tuning and - where relevant - hardware control interfaces),
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Proposing and helping define the AI/ML stack and model architecture,
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Monitoring AI, computer vision, and robotics trends to maintain a competitive technological edge,
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Working closely with the CTO and, as the team grows, mentoring engineers joining the AI/ML function,
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Translating customer feedback and market needs into robust AI/ML technical requirements,
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Contributing to an internal culture focused on code quality, ownership, rapid iteration, and high execution standards.
Who we are looking for (must-have)
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3+ years of end-to-end Deep Learning experience: From data processing and architecture design to training models from scratch and deep fine-tuning (no API prompting).
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Advanced framework proficiency: Deep understanding of modern DL tools (PyTorch preferred), including writing custom data loaders and loss functions.
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Computer Vision expertise: Hands-on background with CNNs, ViTs, object detection, and segmentation.
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Solid software engineering foundation: Proven track record of building and shipping ML components in real, production-ready products.
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Startup mindset: Pragmatic, analytical, and comfortable in fast-paced, high-uncertainty environments where rapid execution beats over-engineered code.
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Language skills: Fluent Polish and English (spoken and written).
Nice to have
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Experience with hardware control/integration of AI models with physical systems (robotics, embedded systems, IoT),
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Experience with robotics technologies (ROS/ROS2, simulation environments, control systems),
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Experience in robotics automation platforms, cloud-edge architecture, or industrial automation,
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Background in deep-tech, robotics, or engineering-driven startups,
- Hands-on experience in computer vision,
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Prior leadership experience (Lead Engineer, Tech Lead) is a plus, though not required.
What we offer
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Key technical role in the founding team of a robotics startup, with real influence over the AI/ML direction of the product,
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Opportunity to build the AI/ML core of a robotics startup from scratch,
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Remuneration: at least PLN 18 000 net B2B + VAT,
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Equity/incentive package as the company and role grow,
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Support from an experienced startup studio and capital group,
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Access to industry experts and startup-building know-how,
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Fast decision-making and a high-impact environment.
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