Robotics Team Lead

Job description

OUR MISSION: At Sunrise Robotics, we are dedicated to augmenting humanity through intelligent robotics. Our mission is to elevate the world of manufacturing by introducing intelligent, flexible robots that enhance human capabilities and existing machinery, ushering in the next era of production at higher quality, with less waste, and lower cost. OUR VISION: We see a future where every element of manufacturing, from design to assembly, is optimised with intelligent automation. Our vision is to integrate flexible robotic solutions, based on generic hardware and advanced software/AI capabilities, into manufacturing, particularly in small and medium-sized enterprises, to make automation economically viable and accessible, for all sizes of manufacturers. We are not just building robots; we are creating the strategically crucial components for autonomous, intelligent agents of the future. THE ROLE As our Robotics Lead, you are presented with a unique and exhilarating challenge: to lead and expand our Robotics Engineering team that is developing next-generation industrial robot arm control and vision-first manipulation algorithms. Your deep understanding of the technology stack will enable you to push the boundaries of product capabilities. Meanwhile, your experience in building and managing high-performance teams—especially in fast-scaling startups—will enable you to expand the Robotics team and increase its capacity while maintaining top-tier roadmap implementation efficiency. WHAT YOU’LL DO - Build and scale an agile, high-performing robotics team, leveraging your experience at fast-growing startups or high-growth established robotics companies. - Translate high-level company vision and strategy into a well-defined technology and team growth roadmap, ensuring our robotics core remains robust, reliable, and serves as the backbone for all other product areas (Perception, Embodiment, etc.). - Own risk management, development prioritization, and roadmap execution for the robotics domain, balancing quick iteration with sustainable long-term development. - Work alongside tech leads to define the architecture and evolution of our robotics tech stack including robot control and planning in ROS 2; collision-free path planning and inverse kinematics; camera-based manipulation; simulation-to-reality pipelines using Isaac Sim; driver development; and higher-level robot behaviors. - Cultivate a high-performance, high quality culture that values action, results, and continuous improvement while ensuring your team’s growth in both capacity and capability. - Foster strong cross-functional collaboration, especially with AI, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams, to build end-to-end robotic solutions that meet demanding performance and reliability requirements. WHO YOU ARE - An accomplished roboticist with 10+ years of leadership experience in robotics fields, including control theory, kinematics, real-time feedback loops, and robust industrial systems. - A proven leader of teams of 15+ engineers, ideally in a high-growth startup environment or high-growth industrial robotics companies. - Hands-on and deeply knowledgeable in robot control, simulation, vision, manipulation, path planning, and real-time system development. - Expert in ROS 2, Python and C++, capable of writing clean, self-explanatory code that stands up in production environments. - A mentor who inspires excellence, leveraging your leadership experience to attract, develop, and retain top talent. - A clear communicator who can translate technical challenges into actionable plans and align diverse teams around common goals. - Customer-focused, capable of distilling complex customer needs into practical product requirements. - Passionate and driven by the transformative potential of intelligent robotic systems in manufacturing, always eager to learn and explore new frontiers. GOOD TO HAVE - Familiarity with domain-specific libraries (e.g., OpenCV, MoveIt, BehaviorTree.CPP or Py Trees, ros2_control) and real-world production deployments. - Expertise in calibration theory and vision-based robot calibration. - Experience in both traditional machine vision and deep learning-based vision systems. - Experience with Nvidia Omniverse and/or Isaac Sim for advanced simulation and testing. - Track record of deploying robotics solutions in manufacturing at scale. - Familiarity with the unique challenges of bringing next-generation robotics to market in high-growth environments. WHY SUNRISE ROBOTICS? - Shape the future of intelligent robotics and manufacturing by establishing the core team, technology, and culture. - Be part of a frontier company with a clear mission and vision, constantly pushing boundaries and innovating. - Lead the design culture and set new industry standards for performance, reliability, and agility in robotics. - Competitive compensation, including equity, in a collaborative work environment that values learning, excellence, and impact. Join us at Sunrise Robotics to redefine the manufacturing world with high-performance, intelligent robotics. If you have the drive to build something extraordinary from the ground up, we want to hear from you!