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.
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.
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Design and implement robust robotics software using ROS2 and modern C++ for autonomous navigation, manipulation, and perception in dynamic greenhouse environments
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Develop and validate algorithms in NVIDIA Isaac Sim before deploying to our fleet of robots, dramatically reducing development cycles from months to days
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Create intelligent systems that enable robots to make real-time decisions about crop work, from identifying ripe tomatoes to determining optimal cutting points
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Build resilient architectures that ensure continuous operation even with connectivity disruptions, supporting our 24/7 autonomous operations
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Integrate computer vision models with robotic control systems to enable precise manipulation of delicate crops without damage
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Implement over-the-air update systems that allow us to deploy new capabilities remotely to robots worldwide
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Collaborate cross-functionally with AI/ML engineers, mechanical engineers, and crop scientists to deliver end-to-end solutions
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Bachelor's degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or related field (or graduating by Summer 2026)
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Proficiency in C++ programming or demonstrated ability to upskill quickly
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Exposure to ROS/ROS2 through real-world implementations, projects, internships or coursework
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Understanding of core robotics concepts: kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and path planning
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Familiarity with Linux environments
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Passion for solving complex real-world problems with tangible impact
New Graduate / Entry Level (0-2 years)
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Recent graduate or final year student with strong academic performance
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Hands-on robotics experience through internships, research projects, or student competitions
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Demonstrated programming skills in C++ through coursework or personal projects
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Eagerness to learn and grow in a fast-paced startup environment
Early Career (2-5 years)
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Solid foundation in robotics fundamentals with professional experience
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Experience with at least one robotics project from conception to deployment
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Proficiency with ROS2 and simulation tools (Gazebo, Isaac Sim, or similar)
Senior Level (5-8 years)
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Proven track record of deploying robotic systems in production environments
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Experience with sensor fusion, SLAM, or advanced perception algorithms
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Knowledge of safety-critical system design and failure mode analysis
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Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead technical initiatives
Staff/Principal Level (8+ years)
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Technical leadership experience with complex robotics programs
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Deep expertise in multiple robotics domains (perception, planning, control)
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Strategic thinking about system architecture and technology roadmaps
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Track record of building and scaling high-performance engineering teams
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Experience with NVIDIA Isaac Sim or Omniverse for robotics simulation
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GPU programming skills (CUDA) for accelerating perception algorithms
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Knowledge of modern AI/ML frameworks and their application to robotics
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Experience with modular hardware design and systems integration
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Participation in robotics competitions (RoboCup, FIRST, etc.) or research publications
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Open source contributions to robotics projects
Launch Your Career: For new graduates, this is a unique opportunity to join a proven team and learn from engineers who've already built and deployed commercial robotics systems. You'll get hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology while making a real-world impact from day one.
Impact at Scale: Your work will directly contribute to solving global food security challenges. We're building technology to transform 800,000 hectares of greenhouses worldwide into sustainable, autonomous food production facilities.
Technical Excellence: Work with cutting-edge technology including ROS2, NVIDIA Isaac Sim, and custom AI models for advanced computer vision and decision-making.
Rapid Innovation: Our software-first approach means you'll see your code deployed to real robots in hours/days, not months. We've proven we can develop and deploy new AI models over-the-air as crops evolve.
Strong Foundation: Building on 5+ years of real-world greenhouse robotics experience, we're avoiding common pitfalls in robotics deployment while accelerating development.
Growth Opportunity: Join as we scale from proof-of-concept to global deployment. Be part of the core team shaping the future of horticultural automation. Clear career progression from graduate to senior engineer and beyond.
Mentorship & Learning: Work alongside experienced roboticists who've solved complex real-world problems. We invest in your growth through hands-on projects, technical mentorship, and exposure to all aspects of robotics development.
Flexible Work Culture: Distributed team with offices in Cologne and Bengaluru, following a "follow-the-sun" support model for our 24/7 operations.
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Core: ROS2, C++
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Simulation: NVIDIA Isaac Sim, Omniverse
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AI/ML: Computer Vision, Deep Learning, PyTorch
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Infrastructure: Cloud-native architecture, OTA update systems
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Hardware: Modular robotic platforms built for scale
Ready to revolutionize how the world grows food? Whether you're starting your career or looking to make a bigger impact, join us in building autonomous systems that will feed billions while conserving resources and eliminating the dependency on seasonal labor.
We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experience levels who are excited about our mission and show potential to grow with us. Recent graduates - don't let experience requirements hold you back; we value passion, potential, and fresh perspectives.
eternal.ag is building fully automated food production sites that can sustainably produce fresh food year-round. Backed by world-class investors and partnering with leading agricultural companies, we're turning the vision of fully-autonomous greenhouses into reality.
