CTO, Co-founder – Robotics Automation

• Co-manage the company with the commercial co-founder and align technical strategy with business goals
• Architect, assemble, wire, and commission physical robotics solutions
• Integrate Physical AI intelligence with custom and off-the-shelf robotics hardware
• Build, power up, debug, and program system prototypes from scratch
• Ensure communication between sensors, actuators, and controllers
• Conduct real-world validation, field testing, and commissioning in client environments
• Use Physical AI models to drive process automation and improve operational efficiency
• Use 3D simulation frameworks and Digital Twin technologies for offline testing, path planning, and hardware-in-the-loop validation
• Define the technology stack, software/hardware architecture, and scalability roadmap
• Monitor robotics, AI, and automation trends
• Recruit, lead, and mentor robotics engineering specialists
• Translate customer feedback and market needs into technical requirements
• Establish code-quality, rapid-iteration, hardware-software co-development, robotics CI/CD, simulation-to-real testing, safety, and data-compliance practices

• At least 3+ years of leadership experience in robotics companies or deep-tech startups
• 3+ years of practical, hands-on experience blending electrician, assembler, mechanical/hardware designer, and field robotics engineer skills
• Strong mechanical and electrical manual skills
• Deep experience in robotics engineering, including mechatronics, kinematics, sensor integration, embedded systems, low-level control systems, and communication protocols
• Experience with modern simulation tools and Digital Twin architecture for sim-to-real model deployment and virtual commissioning
• Strong track record building scalable physical automation solutions and deep-tech architectures from scratch
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Fluent Polish and English, spoken and written
• Solid grasp of industrial electrical basics, wiring schematics, cabinet assembly, safety circuits, and industrial automation/PLC programming
• Understanding of Physical AI / Embodied AI hardware requirements
• Familiarity with data collection, model training, fine-tuning, and edge deployment for robotics applications
• Legal permission to work in the EU

• A package of shares in the co-created start-up
• Support from an experienced startup studio and capital group
• Access to industry experts and startup-building know-how
• Fast decision-making and a high-impact environment
• Equal influence over company direction and technical ownership