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PhD Research Internship – Robotics Engineer (VLM / VLA Models)

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Overview

sensmore is a Berlin/Potsdam-based robotics startup delivering production-proven automation for industries where the world’s raw materials are extracted, moved, and processed.

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sensmore is a Berlin/Potsdam-based robotics startup delivering production-proven automation for industries where the world’s raw materials are extracted, moved, and processed. Its automation system transforms heavy machines into intelligent, automated robots powered by Physical AI and vertically integrates them into the full production environment: from the machine and safety infrastructure to network infrastructure, site processes, and operational interfaces.

Co-developed with customers, sensmore is backed by Point Nine Capital, leading industry investors, the State of Brandenburg, and the European Union.

Responsibilities

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Design and develop novel approaches for Vision-Language-Action systems in real-world industrial settings
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Explore scalable architectures for multi-modal reasoning and action generation
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Contribute to advancing state-of-the-art methods in embodied AI and robotic autonomy

Present results internally and potentially at leading conferences

Requirements

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- Experience with Vision-Language Models, embodied AI, or robotics learning systems
- Familiarity with modern GenAI tooling (e.g., Hugging Face ecosystem, Gemini, Unsloth, or similar)
- Experience with multi-modal data (vision + sensor fusion)
- Background in robotics, control systems, or real-world deployment
- Track record of research output (publications, preprints, or significant research projects)
- Experience with large-scale training, distributed systems, or model optimization

Proven ability to conduct independent research and drive projects from idea to results

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills

Opportunity to work on high-impact, real-world robotics problems at the intersection of AI and industrial automation
Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team spanning AI research and robotics engineering
Potential to publish and contribute to the scientific community
Opportunity to shape long-term research directions and transition work into real-world deployment

What We Offer

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✓Build physical AI for the world's largest off-highway machinery – making them intelligent, safe, and ready for every tough task

✓Join the pioneer in intelligent robotics backed by Point Nine & other Tier 1 investors

✓Combine cutting-edge robotics research in end-to-end learning & Vision Language Action Model with real-world heavy mobile equipment

✓Tailor your own career path, whether you like to become technical specialist or technical team lead

✓Experience a great team culture, beverages, and an amazing office environment

✓Attractive compensation package and stock options.

✓Beverages on-site and regular social events.

✓Engage with top-tier researchers, engineers, and thought leaders.

✓Influence the future of robotic technologies and tackle significant technological challenges.

✓Assistance with relocation to Berlin.

Heavy machinery, light years ahead.

sensmore automates the world's largest machines with unprecedented intelligence. Our proprietary Physical AI enables heavy machines such as wheel loaders to instantly adapt to dynamic environments and execute new tasks without prior training.

We integrate cutting-edge robotics into a platform powering intelligence and automation products - transforming productivity and safety for customers in mining, construction, and adjacent industries today.

We are proudly backed by Point Nine and other Tier 1 investors.