Flexible Work Model
Work from home, from the office, or in a hybrid format that supports focus and collaboration.
About the role
This position will combine technical leadership with a strong focus on people and capability development. In this role, you will work closely with customers, engineering teams, and business stakeholders to shape robotics solutions and support strategic technology decisions. You will also play a key role in developing robotics expertise across the organization by fostering knowledge sharing, mentoring engineers, and helping define future competency areas. This position offers the opportunity to contribute both to the technical direction of projects and to the long-term growth of our robotics community.
Responsibilities
- Drive applied research and technology scouting by running PoCs, evaluating tools and models, and translating findings into recommendations for delivery and presales
- Lead competence development within Robotics & Advanced Automation, designing learning paths and growing engineers from trainee/junior to mid-level
- Build and maintain technology tracks across ROS2, robotics software, perception/AI, simulation, mechatronics, and hardware integration
- Deliver effective training programs, bootcamps, workshops, labs, and project-based learning while fostering a strong knowledge-sharing culture
- Create and manage skills frameworks, development plans, promotion criteria, and support technical evaluation processes
- Provide technical mentorship and hands-on support for selected projects, contributing to architecture, code quality, and engineering best practices
Requirements
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in robotics, autonomous systems, or advanced automation, with expertise in at least two key domains (e.g. industrial robotics, mobile robotics, perception & AI, simulation, mechatronics)
- Strong proficiency in ROS/ROS2, Python and/or C++, and modern software engineering practices including Git, CI/CD, and testing
- Proven experience in mentoring engineers, defining career frameworks, designing learning paths, and delivering technical training programs
- Ability to conduct technical research, run PoCs, assess engineering skills, and provide structured feedback and growth recommendations
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Robotics, Mechatronics, Computer Science, or a related field
- Experience with Isaac Sim, Gazebo, digital twins, robotics foundation models, open-source robotics projects, and/or leadership roles (Competence Lead, Tech Lead, Training Lead) is a strong plus
SoftServe is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, citizenship, disability, health condition, marital or family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Role Summary
Location
Poland
Work type
Remote/Office
Direction
Engineering & Technology
Subdirection
Robotics & Advanced Automation
Tech level
Manager
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About us
We are a digital engineering and technology consulting company where expertise grows alongside people. For more than 30 years, we have been elevating technology: helping organizations navigate complex business challenges by combining deep engineering knowledge with thoughtful, research-backed innovation. Our teams work across key areas: digital engineering, data and analytics, Сloud, and AI/ML. In each, we deliver practical, scalable solutions rooted in real business needs and measurable human impact.
You bring your perspective and ambition. We create an environment where your work meets clarity, confidence, and purpose.
We offer
Compensation & Benefits
Competitive, market-based pay, benchmarked by role and location — plus health coverage, paid time off, wellness support, and learning opportunities.
People-first Leadership
Approachable leaders who communicate openly, keep teams close to the strategy, and support long-term planning.
Advanced tech communities
Stay close to AI/ML, Cloud, Quantum Computing, IoT, and Robotics communities, with projects built on modern frameworks.