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Robotic Foundation Model Engineer Intern (Mensch)

neura-robotics-gmbhMetzingen / RiederichAI
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Job type
Full-time
Experience
Intern
Posted
6 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in Metzingen / Riederich, the Robotic Foundation Model Engineer Intern (Mensch) position involves building cognitive robotics applications and suits individuals holding a Master's degree who want to work with physical AI and foundation models.

Role Overview

Neura Robotics GmbH seeks a Robotic Foundation Model Engineer Intern (Mensch) in Metzingen / Riederich to drive cognitive robotics applications using physical AI and the NeuraGym platform. This role involves turning state-of-the-art foundation models into production-ready robotics intelligence while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and supporting customers.

Key Responsibilities

Advance cognitive robotics applications through physical AI and the NeuraGym platform.
Execute the complete NeuraGym pipeline from teleoperation, data annotation, training, simulation, and deployment to validation.
Define data strategies, manage post-training processes including hyperparameter iterations, data mixing, LoRA, and conduct model evaluations.
Build, develop, and optimize intelligent AI-driven robotic systems alongside interdisciplinary engineering teams.
Onboard and support customers using NeuraGym, troubleshoot training pipelines, analyze data quality and model behavior, and resolve blockers.
Bridge cloud and AI teams to ensure technical alignment and translate practical insights and customer feedback into product and research roadmaps.

Requirements

Master's degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
Practical machine learning experience in robotics, focusing on vision-based manipulation, reinforcement learning, imitation learning, or multimodal models.
Demonstrated experience in fine-tuning large pre-trained models using PEFT/LoRA, full fine-tuning, dataset curation, distillation, and evaluation.
Strong proficiency in Python alongside practical experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow.
Ability to work directly with physical robot hardware and associated middleware.
Strong problem-solving abilities, capability to manage multiple parallel projects, and high personal commitment to deployment results.
Very strong proficiency in both English and German at a B2 to C1 level.

Nice to Have

Experience with the Open-VLA and policy learning ecosystem such as pi0/pi0.5, OpenVLA, LeRobot, and diffusion policies.
Proficiency in C++.
Experience with cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Familiarity with robotics simulation tools like IsaacSim or MuJoCo.

Skills and Tools

Python
C++
PyTorch
TensorFlow
NeuraGym
AWS
Azure
GCP
IsaacSim
MuJoCo
LoRA
Open-VLA
LeRobot

About the Company

Neura Robotics GmbH is an organization operating in the robotics and artificial intelligence sector, developing intelligent robotic systems, cognitive robotics applications, and proprietary platforms such as NeuraGym and Neura-Core-AI.

How to Apply

Candidates should apply directly on the official Neura Robotics GmbH careers page.

Skills and tech stack

PythonC++PyTorchTensorFlowAWSAzureGCPIsaacSimMuJoCoNeuraGymLoRAOpenVLALeRobotReinforcement LearningMachine LearningDiffusionFine-tuning

Questions candidates ask

What educational background is required for this position?

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in computer science, robotics, electrical engineering, or a comparable field.

What language skills are needed?

Candidates must speak both English and German very well, specifically at a B2 to C1 level.

What programming languages and frameworks are used?

Good knowledge of Python is required, with C++ considered a plus. Practical experience with PyTorch or TensorFlow is also necessary.

Where is the job located?

The position is located in Metzingen / Riederich.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official neura-robotics-gmbh careers page.

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