Head of Robotics Technology

ANYbotics is a fast-growing tech company dedicated to shaping the future of mobile robotics across multiple industries. Join our highly talented and motivated team of more than 190 people and work on cutting-edge robot technology.The OpportunityYou’ll lead the evolution of ANYbotics’s robotics architecture as our Head of Robotics Technology—with accountability spanning mechanical, electrical, controls, perception, power systems, and platform strategies. You’ll translate market needs into a modular, scalable technology roadmap, guiding decisions around chassis, subsystems, AI-driven perception, and beyond. By driving platformization and forging strategic partnerships, you will ensure our robotics platforms remain agile, reliable, and ahead of disruption.Market & Our TechnologyANYbotics transforms industrial plants in the energy, process, and utility sector by introducing robotics to a wide range of novel applications that so far were beyond reach. Our customers are large asset operators and industrial service providers pioneering the use of robotics technology for inspection and maintenance. Our mobile robot ANYmal uses legs for extreme mobility in complex environments, camera- and LIDAR-based sensing for full autonomy and obstacle avoidance, and AI for high-quality and consistent inspection results. We develop numerous customized hardware systems, including the entire robotic platform, actuators, sensors, inspection payloads, charging systems, and all related ANYbotics mechanical hardware.About UsANYbotics is a leading robotics company specializing in advanced autonomous systems. With a successful Series B financing round recently closed, we are poised for rapid growth and international expansion. Our mission is to revolutionize the robotics industry through cutting-edge technology and innovation. As we embark on this exciting journey, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Lead to join our team and help us shape the future of robotic Locomotion. Your Contributions Define and drive a cohesive technology roadmap across mechanical, electrical, control, sensor, computing, and power domainsLead modular architecture strategies in collaboration with System Architecture, ensuring reusable subsystems across product lines and ODDsScout and integrate emerging innovations (AI perception, actuation, energy systems) while ensuring safety, cybersecurity, and regulatory complianceEstablish strategic partnerships with tech providers, integrators, research institutions, and startups to co-develop core technologiesEnforce architecture discipline operationally (e.g., ROS 2, interface standards, modular upgrades) to maintain fleet reliabilityOversee lifecycle strategies including secure updates, simulation-based validation, CI/CD pipelines, and hardware-in-the-loop testingManage resource allocation and deliver technology roadmap updates, tracking milestones, risks, and budget usageGuide enterprise systems integration, enforcing secure firmware, safety-first mechanisms, and alignment with approval processesCultivate a culture of modularity, engineering rigor, continuous improvement, safety, and security across the team Your Profile 10–15+ years in engineering, R&D, or technology leadership within robotics or mechatronics-intensive industrial environmentsDeep expertise in robotics, autonomous systems, and mechatronics integration, with demonstrated success defining and executing platform strategiesStrong systems engineering and software architecture background, capable of aligning technology with market and business strategyProven track record in modular, scalable robotics architectures and cross-functional system-level leadership (mechanical, electrical, control, perception, AI)Experience in technology governance, lifecycle management, CI/CD adoption, and building high-performing, cross-disciplinary R&D teamsSkilled in partnering with external stakeholders—suppliers, integrators, research organizations—to co-develop and accelerate technologyBalanced leadership style: visionary strategic thinker with operational discipline, and able to report effectively to executive teamsCommitted to fostering culture around safety, security, and continuous innovation Bonus Points Experience with ROS 2, robotics middleware, and simulation frameworksBackground in energy systems or power management relevant to autonomous roboticsProven success building secure firmware, signed updates, or similar safety-critical systemsPrior experience within agile, high-growth robotics environments Additional Information We offer you a very exciting and dynamic work environment, the opportunity to become part of a fast-growing company and an ambitious team that is on a mission to change the industrial inspection market, a chance to leverage your experience and bring in your own ideas, a fair market salary, an attractive employee stock ownership plan, and a job in the city of Zurich.

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