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# Group Manager – Functional Safety (human) at Neura Robotics

- **Company:** [Neura Robotics](https://feeny.ai/companies/neura-robotics)
- **Location:** Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-05-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/neura-robotics-gmbh/474aaf38-2ea0-41e7-ae11-0204e2793986/application

**Skills:** ISO 13849, ISO 10218, IEC 61508, HARA, FMEA, FTA, STPA, Model-based safety analysis, Medini Analyze, APIS IQ, DOORS, Polarion, JIRA, ISO 26262, ISO/PAS 21448, AI-based perception safety, Shared autonomy safety, Human-robot proximity safety

> Lead and mentor a team of safety engineers, defining technical roadmaps and establishing standardized processes for functional safety engineering. Act as the escalation point for complex safety decisions while fostering a culture of engineering rigor and continuous improvement within a robotics startup environment.

## Job description

## YOUR MISSION AND CHALLENGES

AT THE HEART OF PRODUCT INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT, OUR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TRANSFORMS MARKET DEMANDS INTO SAFE, CERTIFIABLE, AND COMPETITIVE SOLUTIONS AND ARCHITECTURES. BY COLLABORATING CLOSELY WITH SOFTWARE, HARDWARE, SAFETY, AND CERTIFICATION TEAMS, WE ENSURE EVERY PRODUCT MEETS THE HIGHEST STANDARDS WHILE ADAPTING TO FAST-EVOLVING MARKET NEEDS. OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE SEAMLESS HUMAN-ROBOT COLLABORATION AND DELIVER SOLUTIONS THAT ARE SAFE, COMPLIANT, AND READY FOR THE FUTURE. JOIN US TO SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF HUMAN-ROBOT SYSTEMS BY OWNING SYSTEM-LEVEL REQUIREMENTS, INTEGRATION, AND ALIGNMENT, WITH ARCHITECTURAL RESPONSIBILITIES AS NEEDED. IF YOU THRIVE IN CROSS-FUNCTIONAL TEAMWORK AND TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE, YOU’LL FIND EXTRAORDINARY OPPORTUNITIES WITH US.

- Lead & Grow: Build and mentor a high-performing team of safety engineers across all seniority levels; own hiring, development, and retention to scale safety capability with product growth.
- Strategic Roadmap: Define the technical roadmap for functional safety engineering, aligning safety capabilities with our product portfolio.
- Process Architect: Establish standardized safety engineering processes, templates, tools, and advanced analysis methods (STPA, model-based safety analysis) to ensure consistency and efficiency across projects.
- Safety Authority: Act as the escalation point and ultimate authority for complex safety engineering decisions, trade-offs, and resource prioritization across development teams.
- Safety Culture: Foster a mindset that balances uncompromising engineering rigor with the high-velocity agility of a robotics startup; drive continuous competency development and standards body engagement.
- Quality & Delivery: Ensure all safety deliverables (safety plans, analyses, requirements, cases) meet quality standards and program timelines; track and report group-level metrics on staffing, workload, and process maturity.

## WHAT WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

- Leadership Foundation: Several years in Functional Safety Engineering with at least 2 years of direct team/group leadership experience; professional safety certification (TÜV, Exida, or equivalent).
- Credentialed Expert: Deep foundation in ISO 13849, ISO 10218, and IEC 61508; experience with ISO 26262 or ISO/PAS 21448 is a strong plus.
- Methodology Master: Expert proficiency in safety analysis methods (HARA, FMEA, FTA); advocate for and experienced in advanced techniques like STPA and model-based safety analysis.
- Scale Specialist: Proven ability to scale safety processes, tooling, and team structure from small-team to multi-program environments without compromising rigor.
- Future-Ready: Familiar with emerging robotic safety challenges (AI-based perception, shared autonomy, human-robot proximity); pragmatic approach to risk-informed decision-making under uncertainty.
- Technical Depth: Hands-on proficiency with safety tools (Medini Analyze, APIS IQ, DOORS, Polarion, JIRA); experience in CE/machinery or automotive safety domains with complex electromechanical systems.

## About Neura Robotics

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: NEURA Robotics develops cognitive robots that see, hear, feel, and learn, designed to work alongside humans in industrial, service, and household settings.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C — raised up to $1.4 billion as of 2025/2026)
- **Headquarters**: Metzingen, Germany (with offices in Bielefeld and Munich, and US locations in preparation)
- **Founded**: 2019
- **Founders**: David Reger

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Cognitive Robotics, Humanoid Robotics, Industrial Automation, AI
- **Target customers**: B2B (industrial clients, integrators, strategic partners); also B2C via household robots like MiPA
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "We serve humanity by creating robots that give people back their time for what matters most. Our mission is to expand human potential through cognitive robotics that work safely alongside us."

## Products & Services
- **4NE1**: Production-ready humanoid robot designed for industrial workflows and everyday assistance, powered by proprietary AI (AURA). Built for mass production.
- **MAiRA (Multi-sensing Intelligent Robotic Assistant)**: The world's first cognitive robot arm — a collaborative robot that senses, responds, and adapts.
- **LARA (Lightweight Agile Robotic Assistant)**: Collaborative industrial robot for agile, lightweight automation tasks.
- **MiPA (My Intelligent Personal Assistant)**: Humanoid service and household robot for home assistance.
- **MAV (Multisensing Autonomous Vehicle)**: Mobile transport robot for logistics and material handling.
- **NEURA OmniSensor**: Proprietary sensor technology enabling robots to perceive their environment.
- **Neuraverse**: A global platform connecting robots, developers, and partners into a shared intelligence network where every deployment makes each robot smarter. Also serves as a marketplace for robotics applications.
- **NEURA Gyms**: Real-world training facilities where robots learn complex tasks in controlled environments to generate high-quality data for AI model validation.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total investment >€100 million in 2023; Series C up to $1.4 billion (2025/2026); 2024 revenue in mid-double-digit million euros; 2025 target: triple-digit million euros
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Lingotto Investment Management, BlueCrest Capital Management, InterAlpen Partners, Vsquared Ventures, HV Capital, Delta Electronics, C4 Ventures, Primepulse, L-Bank, Volvo Cars Tech Fund. Strategic partners include Qualcomm, Bosch, Schaeffler, NVIDIA, and AWS.
- **Growth Signals**: Over 1,400 employees from more than 45 countries (up from 300+ in 2024). Four of the world's ten largest robotics companies use NEURA's technology under their own brand. Deployed across Europe, US, China, and Japan. Europe's first production-ready humanoid robot (4NE1) launched.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Full vertical integration**: Develops all software, hardware, and platform technologies in-house, giving full control over performance, safety, and reliability.
- **Cognitive robotics pioneer**: Coined the term "cognitive robotics" — robots that perceive, learn, and adapt in real-time, unlike traditional industrial robots.
- **Neuraverse platform**: World's first platform connecting cognitive robots into a shared intelligence network, creating a data moat as every deployment improves all robots.
- **White-label partnerships**: Four of the top 10 global robotics companies OEM NEURA's technology, creating deep industry lock-in.
- **Diverse product range**: From collaborative robot arms (MAiRA, LARA) to humanoids (4NE1, MiPA) and autonomous vehicles (MAV), covering industrial, service, and household use cases.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling production**: Rapidly scaling robot production to meet growing demand, with Europe's first production-ready humanoid robot.
- **Expanding the Neuraverse**: Building the world's largest repository of real-world robotics data through shared learning across all deployed robots.
- **Global expansion**: Establishing US operations and strengthening presence in Japan and China.
- **B2B platform strategy**: Moving beyond hardware to become a platform company via the Neuraverse marketplace and NEURA Gyms.
- **Partnership ecosystem**: Deepening relationships with strategic partners like Bosch, Schaeffler, Qualcomm, NVIDIA, and AWS.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: "Passion for Winning" — achievement-driven, self-responsible culture with flat hierarchies. Values include trust, honesty, speed, and "We Are Human" (people at the heart of everything).
- **Flexibility**: Flexible working hours, 30 days of vacation, and a hybrid-friendly environment.
- **Team**: Over 1,400 employees from more than 45 countries — highly skilled, international team of experts.
- **Growth & Development**: Support for personal and professional growth via Udemy training platform and more.
- **Compensation**: Competitive salary package with exclusive employee discounts.
- **Perks**: Summer parties, company town hall meetings, and regular team celebrations.
- **Impact**: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cognitive robotics and AI that directly addresses labor shortages and makes a meaningful societal impact.
- **Diversity**: Explicitly welcomes applications from all backgrounds, emphasizing building a team that reflects the world.
- **Application Process**: Fast — initial feedback within a few days, interviews scheduled within two weeks.

## Sources
1. [neura-robotics.com](https://neura-robotics.com/)
2. [press.neura-robotics.com](https://press.neura-robotics.com/factsheet-neura-robotics-en/)
3. [neura-robotics.com/company-about-us](https://neura-robotics.com/company-about-us/)
4. [jobs.neura-robotics.com](https://jobs.neura-robotics.com/)
5. [neura-robotics.com/press](https://neura-robotics.com/press/)

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