Circus
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HeadofRobotics&AutomationEngineering(f/m/d)
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“Head of Robotics & Automation Engineering (f/m/d) at Circus. Skills: Robotics, Automation Engineering, Embedded Systems, Industrial Automation. Own technical direction. Set up embedded programming”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
8+ years in robotics, 8+ years in automation, Proven experience leading teams, Proven experience scaling teams, Background in industrial automation, Understanding of robotics systems, Understanding of embedded environments, Expert-level C++, Experience delivering complex systems, Cross-functional collaboration skills
Nice to Have
PLC experience, Control systems experience, ROS2 experience
What You'll Do.
Own technical direction
Set up embedded programming
Drive delivery from prototype
Define architectural decisions
Ensure integration between robotics software
Ensure integration between control systems
Ensure integration between hardware
Partner with operations
Translate requirements into systems
Establish engineering standards
Establish engineering processes
Establish team structure
Lead Robotics & Automation team
Mentor Robotics & Automation team
Grow Robotics & Automation team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Mechanical teams; Electrical teams; Product teams
Communication Scope
Structured communication
Full Job Description
Our Mission At Circus (Xetra: CA1), headquartered in Munich, we are pioneering global developments in on-demand autonomous food production. Everything from creation to production and operation – enabled by seamlessly integrated cutting-edge robotics and transformative AI technology. Our foundation rests in the extensive developments of groundbreaking robotics driven by artificial intelligence, previously the missing link in achieving true autonomous food automation. This is the moment for a new status quo: Just as autonomous driving will disrupt how we build cities, organize our days, and live our lives, so will we shift our whole reality around food. Our Team is backing a paradigm shift in one of humanity's most important sectors with the sharpest minds in Robotics, AI, Engineering and Culinary, collaborating closely with industry-leading partners to revolutionize every aspect of the food service experience. Join us as we forge ahead, crafting a future where the art of cooking and the science of technology converge to create a world that thinks differently about food than it has for thousands of years—a world where food means something new. About the Role As Head of Robotics & Automation, you are responsible for building and leading the team that develops the core automation stack behind our robotic kitchen systems. You define the technical direction, ensure delivery across product milestones, and build a high-performing engineering organization across robotics, embedded systems, and industrial automation. This role sits at the intersection of technology, product, and real-world operations — working closely with mechanical, electrical, and product teams to bring complex systems into production. You'll have real ownership: over the architecture, the team, and the direction. Your Daily Business Own the technical direction across robotics, embedded systems, and industrial automation — and stay close to the engineering Set up, drive, and own a modern approach for embed
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