Junior Applications Engineer

Job description

At Rhoda AI, we’re building the next generation of generalist intelligent robots. We own the full robotics stack from high-performance hardware and robot systems to the infrastructure and state-of-the-art foundation world models that control our robots. Our robots are designed to be generalists capable of operating in complex, real-world environments and handling long-tail edge cases, made possible by our cutting edge research and end-to-end system design. We've raised over $450M and are investing aggressively in model research, infrastructure, hardware development, and manufacturing scale-up to make generalist robotics a reality. The Role As Junior Application Engineer, you will work hands-on in the field alongside our Senior AE to execute Proof-of-Principle (POP), POC engagements and RaaS deplouments with Rhoda's European strategic partners. This is a practical, execution-focused role: you will be on-site at partner facilities, setting up and integrating Rhoda's robot platform, running test programmes, capturing data, and documenting results. You will develop rapidly. Working alongside a Senior AE on complex, real-world deployments is one of the fastest paths to deep robotics systems competence. We expect you to grow into an increasingly autonomous AE over 12–18 months. What You'll Do Field Deployment & POC Execution Support POP and POC execution, as well as RaaS engagements under Senior AE guidance: design solutions, system setup, sensor bring-up, test execution, and data collection at partner sites Integrate and calibrate sensors (cameras, LiDAR, IMUs, depth sensors) with Rhoda's robot platform Execute test plans defined by the Senior AE; record and validate results methodically Maintain and transport robot platforms, peripherals, and field test kits in good working order Troubleshooting & Documentation Assist with field troubleshooting — collect logs, reproduce issues, support root cause analysis under Senior AE direction Write clear, structured technical documentation: test logs, configuration notes, sensor calibration reports, and integration guides Contribute to test reports and partner-facing summaries; develop your ability to communicate technical findings clearly Software & Tooling Operate and monitor Rhoda's onboard software stack in the field; diagnose and resolve common software-side issues Write Python scripts for test automation, data proces…