--- title: 'Proof of Concept (PoC) Engineer - Mobile Service Robots (human) at Neura Robotics' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/proof-of-concept-poc-engineer-mobile-service-robots-human-neura-robotics-zas4z1k5gn9g' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Proof of Concept (PoC) Engineer - Mobile Service Robots (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:** 2026-07-13 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/neura-robotics-gmbh/3ebcd95f-7820-4b7e-8992-2d157f6f288a ## Job description ## YOUR MISSION & CHALLENGES As a Proof of Concept Engineer for Mobile Service Robots, you will lead short-cycle customer projects for NEURA's autonomous mobile service robotics solutions. You will bridge the gap between product development and customer success by rapidly deploying, validating, and optimizing robotic applications in real customer environments. ## CUSTOMER PROOF OF CONCEPTS & DEPLOYMENTS - Own and execute customer Proof of Concept projects. - Design, configure, and deploy autonomous mobile robotic solutions for customer-specific applications. - Demonstrate the value of NEURA Robotics technologies through hands-on implementation and measurable customer outcomes. - Act as the technical interface between customers, sales and engineering teams. ## PRODUCT FEEDBACK & INNOVATION - Gather field insights and translate customer feedback into actionable product improvements. - Identify emerging automation opportunities and future use cases for autonomous mobile service robots. - Collaborate closely with software, perception, navigation, and manipulation teams to accelerate product maturity and market adoption. ## AUTONOMOUS NAVIGATION & PERCEPTION - Configure and optimize autonomous navigation in dynamic and unstructured environments. - Understand, analyze, and adapt localization, mapping, path planning, and obstacle avoidance for customer applications. - Tune multi-sensor perception systems including LiDAR, RGB/RGB-D cameras, IMUs, and additional environmental sensors. - Validate sensor performance and optimize perception pipelines for robust real-world operation. ## MOBILE MANIPULATION & APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT - Develop robotic applications that combine autonomous navigation with manipulation tasks. - Adapt manipulation strategies to varying robot poses and object locations, ensuring reliable operation despite positioning tolerances. - Integrate grippers, vision systems, and external automation equipment into complete customer solutions. - Prototype, test, and validate applications both in laboratory environments and at customer sites. ## CUSTOMER DEMONSTRATIONS & TECHNICAL SUPPORT - Conduct live product demonstrations for customers, partners, and strategic prospects. - Travel regularly to customer sites across Europe and internationally to support evaluations, pilots, and deployments. - Troubleshoot technical challenges onsite and provide rapid, hands-on solutions. - Represent NEURA Robotics at trade shows, customer workshops, and industry events. ## WHAT WE CAN LOOK FORWARD TO - At least 5 years of professional experience in robotics, autonomous systems, automation, or related engineering fields. - Strong hands-on engineering mindset with a passion for robotics, customer interaction, and rapid problem solving. - Experience implementing, commissioning, or supporting robotic or automation solutions in real-world environments. - Solid understanding of autonomous navigation, localization, mapping, and motion planning for mobile robotic systems. - Experience working with multi-sensor perception systems including LiDAR, cameras, depth sensors, and sensor fusion techniques. - Understanding of robotic manipulation and the challenges arising from variable robot positioning and dynamic environments. - Experience with Python, ROS/ROS 2, robotics software frameworks, PLCs, vision systems, or related technologies. - Comfortable working independently and making technical decisions in dynamic customer situations. - Excellent communication and presentation skills with confidence explaining technical solutions to customers. - Ability to rapidly adapt to changing project requirements and customer needs. - Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50–70% depending on project phase), including occasional short-notice customer engagements. - Strong analytical thinking, ownership mentality, and a proactive approach to delivering customer success. ## 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. 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