Lead Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Flink Robotics is a fast-paced startup, out of ETH Zürich's Computational Robotics Lab, building autonomous robots that can handle any item - including ones they’ve never seen before. We're revolutionising material handling, from stacking boxes to sorting parcels and unloading goods.We're looking for a Lead Forward Deployed Software Engineer who loves debugging systems and turning real-world data into working software. You'll be out with our field team at customer sites, owning the adaptation and troubleshooting of our autonomy stack as it meets the conditions of each deployment.Who you areEager to join a VC-backed startup and take real ownership from the startPassionate about robotics: from perception and motion to autonomy and controlAn experienced problem-solver who can make decisions under ambiguity and mentor others as the team growsProactive, curious and a clear communicator (fluent English, additional languages are a plus)Ready to travel around 50% of the time, to get the best performance out of our deployed robotsWhat you bring5+ years of professional experience and a degree in maths, computer science, or a related fieldExperience deploying C++ code in productionSelf motivated, and thriving in entrepreneurial environments (startups, professional services, big tech)Proven experience diagnosing and resolving complex system issues in short turnaround cyclesLow-ego collaboration; people love working with youWhat you'll doOptimise robot performance after installation and ensure smooth customer handoverQuality control and deploy incremental and major software upgrades across robot fleetDefine and own the remote supervision processGuide and filter feedback from customers to the product teamsBuild out and manage the forward deployed software engineering teamWhy joinAn ambitious team building a product with huge potentialCutting-edge robotics problems, with direct, high-stakes customer impactCompetitive salary, equity, and top-tier gearBased in Zurich, with travel to partners worldwideSwiss/EU citizen, existing Swiss work permit, or a degree from a Swiss university; able to work in Switzerland without visa sponsorship #J-18808-Ljbffr