Kaigos is building the autonomy layer for industrial robots, starting with welding, where a robot has to perceive a seam, plan a path, and adapt its parameters in real time against molten metal that doesn't forgive mistakes, literally steering a controlled explosion. Hard perception and control problems with immediate physical feedback, where Claude falls short of suggestions. Fast growing, small team, real deployments, and the autonomy stack we're building generalizes well past welding.

We're looking for a Mid/Senior Robotics Engineer to join our Robotics team and have an active role of the company's perception strategy, from 3D reconstruction of parts to be welded, to real-time tracking during the welding process, through to scene perception for autonomous indoor and outdoor robots. This role demands technical rigor and the ability to ship, not just prototype.

Tasks

● Part reconstruction and seam detection. Turn a CAD model and a 3D scan of the actual part into accurate, registered geometry, reliably identifying the weld seams, even on parts that arrive deformed or out of tolerance.

● Scene perception and 3D reconstruction. Build environmental perception both for the worksite (reconstructing the parts to be welded and their surroundings) and for the outdoor environments of autonomous robots. It's the same underlying problem, turning sensor data into geometry a robot can act on, under very different conditions.

● Define the sensing strategy. Select the sensors, own calibration and hand-eye, and have an active role in defining the entire team's approach to perception.

Requirements

● You've deployed robots in production, in any industry. Not just demos, we mean field acceptance testing that met a real customer's requirements. If you’ve gone through it, you know why we are asking!





● You've worked with robots, perception, computer vision and real-time systems.

● You're solid in C++ and Python, and comfortable with Linux and Docker.

● Master's degree in Robotics, Mechatronics, Electronics, or Software Engineering. A PhD in Robotics is a plus, not a requirement.

Nice-to-have (not blocking, but plus): you understand in depth any robotics field (such as motion planning and control, embedded programming, full-stack software)

Think you don't meet every requirement? We get it, sometimes a lack of self-confidence keeps us from applying for a job. Here's a little secret: there's no such thing as the "perfect" candidate. Kaigos is a place where everyone can grow. So whoever you are and whatever your background, apply if this is a role that would make you want to come to work on Monday morning.

Kaigos is a provider of advanced robotics solutions for system integrators in the industry. Kaigos develops the most advanced and flexible robotics applications on the market and can also assist, through software development consultancy, to the realization of the most advanced and reconfigurable robotics solutions. Our solutions are designed to optimize operations, improve efficiency, and increase productivity while providing flexibility and ease of reconfiguration. For this reason we are the perfect partner for automation companies seeking to create standardized-yet-flexible robotics units to unlock massive economies of scale. With expertise in robotics, automation, and software engineering, our team is dedicated to helping system integrators stay at the cutting edge of the industry. Whether you need to develop advanced palletization, welding, machine tending, or you want to integrate software packages, we're here to help you achieve your goals and deliver the best possible results to your clients.

📌 Mid/Senior Robotics Engineer (Italia)
🏢 Kaigos
📍 Italia