Robot Operator Intern (Teleops) (human) at Neura Robotics (Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany)
Neura Robotics· Metzingen, Germany / Riederich, Germany·
Role details
Neura Robotics at a glance
German cognitive-robotics company building humanoid and collaborative robots that see, hear, feel, and learn to work alongside people.
NEURA Robotics designs cognitive robots (humanoids, collaborative arms, and mobile bases) plus the AI and platform that run them, all built in-house. Its flagship 4NE1 humanoid targets industrial workflows and everyday assistance, and the Neuraverse platform links deployed robots into a shared learning network.
~$1.7B+ raised · latest: Series C · up to $1.4B · June 2026 · backed by Tether, Amazon, NVIDIA, Qualcomm
Summary
Develop robust, low-latency teleoperation pipelines for bimanual robotic systems, including dual-arm and humanoid platforms. The role involves mapping human motion to robotic kinematics, integrating perception systems, and collaborating with AI teams to enable data collection for autonomous systems.
Job description
In the AI Department, you'll develop the cognitive abilities of our robots, enabling them to understand and interact with their surroundings. You'll work on algorithms that make machines intelligent and adaptive—ranging from object recognition and language processing to decision-making in complex environments. You'll be part of a team that pushes technological boundaries and collaborates closely with software, hardware, and product management teams. Using cutting-edge tools and methods from machine learning and AI, you'll work on projects that have a direct impact on our products. If you're excited about making machines smarter and shaping the future of human-machine interaction, the AI Department is the perfect place for you.
Your Mission & Challenges
As a Teleoperations Intern, you will support the setup, operation, and monitoring of teleoperated robotic systems used for demonstrations, internal projects, testing, and AI data collection. Your responsibilities may include:
- Support the operation of humanoid and dual-arm robotic systems during teleoperation sessions
- Assist with robot setup, calibration, and preparation for demos, customer showcases, and internal testing
- Help monitor teleoperation workflows and ensure stable robot performance during operation
- Collaborate with AI and robotics teams on teleoperation-based data collection activities
- Assist with troubleshooting hardware, sensor, or operational issues during robot sessions
- Support testing activities involving robotic perception systems, sensors, and manipulation tasks
- Help maintain documentation, operational procedures, and testing protocols
- Work closely with multidisciplinary teams across AI, robotics, and applications
What We Can Look Forward To
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Strong interest in robotics, humanoid systems, AI, or teleoperation technologies
- Hands-on mindset and enthusiasm for working with real robotic hardware
- Basic understanding of robotics systems, sensors, or robot control concepts is a plus
- Familiarity with ROS, robotic platforms, or simulation tools is beneficial but not required
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
- Good communication skills in English; German is a plus
Why work at Neura Robotics
- 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.