--- title: 'Senior Technical Project Manager - AI & Robotics Foundation Models (human) at Neura Robotics' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/senior-technical-project-manager-ai-robotics-foundation-models-human-neura-831j6bvvar6w' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Senior Technical Project Manager - AI & Robotics Foundation Models (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:** 2026-08-21 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/neura-robotics-gmbh/9c4e263c-8119-4ca7-a1be-0f3b6171c2a6 ## Job description Senior Technical Project Manager – AI & Robotics Foundation Models Lead the technical delivery of our most ambitious AI-driven robotics programs. In this role, you will steer cross-functional teams of AI engineers, robotics engineers and software developers to push the frontier of physical AI — fine-tuning Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models and other foundation models, and bringing them to life on real robots, from our cognitive arm MAiRA to our humanoid 4NE-1 and our service robot MiPA. You don't just manage timelines; you set the technical direction, unblock the hard problems, and bring projects over the finish line. ## Your mission & challenges - Lead multi-disciplinary teams technically and operationally — owning the end-to-end delivery of AI-in-robotics projects from concept through validated deployment on real hardware. - Set the technical direction for fine-tuning foundation models (VLA and related multimodal architectures) and translate ambitious research ideas into shippable robot skills. - Own the fine-tuning loop end-to-end: ensure models are trained, evaluated and iterated until they reliably perform the target task on real robot hardware. - Drive teams to excel: scope feasibility, choose the right algorithms and data strategies, and challenge engineers to raise the bar on model performance, robustness and safety. - Orchestrate and technically lead the full pipeline from end-to-end — teleoperation, data collection and annotation, training, simulation, deployment and validation — across our NeuraGym physical AI training center. - Partner closely with on-site Robotics Engineers during data capture and experiments to ensure target behaviors and safety standards are met. - Step in hands-on when blockers persist: review training scripts, diagnose data issues, help reproduce and resolve model bugs alongside the team. - Serve as the connective tissue between AI, cloud, robotics and product teams — removing friction, aligning roadmaps, and turning lessons learned into product and platform improvements. - Communicate progress, risks and trade-offs crisply to senior leadership and stakeholders, and make the calls that keep projects on track. - Lead with positive energy and ambition: set a bold vision, celebrate progress, and inspire your team to take on problems others consider out of reach. ## What we can look forward to - Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field. - 7+ years leading complex technical projects, with a proven track record of bringing AI or robotics products from prototype to production. - Deep, hands-on AI know-how — strong grasp of modern foundation models and demonstrable experience fine-tuning them (VLA, vision-language, or multimodal models) for real-world applications. - Solid background in at least one of: vision-based manipulation, reinforcement or imitation learning, or multimodal models — and the curiosity to master the rest. - Proficient in Python (C++ a plus) with practical experience in PyTorch or TensorFlow; comfortable reading and reviewing your team's training code. - Comfortable working directly with real robot hardware and associated middleware. - Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with robotic simulation tools (IsaacSim, MuJoCo, etc.) is a strong plus. - A natural technical leader: you motivate, mentor and unblock engineers, set a high bar, and translate fluently between researchers, engineers and end-users. - Strong project management instincts (Agile / Scrum); PMP, PRINCE2 or similar a plus, but technical credibility comes first. - Excellent command of English and German (B2–C1). ## 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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