Next Generation Robotics Graduate Program 

Location: Lisbon, Santos 37, Portugal

Job Description

Designed for final-year Master’s and PhD students, as well as recent graduates, who want to launch their careers in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.

Launch Your Career in Robotics & Artificial Intelligence

Are you completing a Master’s or PhD degree, or have you recently graduated and want to build a career at the forefront of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence?

Join our Next Generation Graduate Program and become part of an exciting initiative focused on robotics, artificial intelligence and industrial innovation in Portugal.

This opportunity is specifically designed for final-year Master’s and PhD students, as well as recent graduates, who are eager to apply their academic knowledge to real-world challenges, learn from experienced professionals and work with cutting-edge technologies shaping the future of automation.

Working at the intersection of AI, Robotics and Digital Engineering, you will contribute to innovative solutions while accelerating your professional growth through hands-on experience, mentoring and continuous learning.

Your Role

As a Graduate Robotics & AI Engineer, you will support the design, development and deployment of intelligent robotic solutions, contributing to projects that combine robotics, artificial intelligence and advanced digital technologies.

You will

Contribute to the development of innovative robotics and AI-driven solutions.

Support the creation of simulation environments and digital representations of real-world systems.

Help design and improve robotic perception, autonomy and decision-making capabilities.

Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Robotics, AI and Engineering.

Participate in testing, validation and deployment activities.

Explore emerging technologies and contribute to innovation initiatives.

Work on real-world challenges that drive automation and operational excellence.

Continuously develop your technical and professional skills through hands-on project experience.

Your Profile

We are looking for curious, innovative and motivated final-year Master’s and PhD students, as well as recent graduates, who are passionate about Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies.

Required Qualifications

Currently completing, or recently completed, a Master’s or PhD degree in one of the following fields:

Robotics Engineering

Computer Science / Computer Engineering

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Artificial Intelligence

Applied Mathematics

Or a related Engineering or Technology discipline

Required Skills

Knowledge of Computer Vision, Deep Learning and Machine Learning techniques.

Exposure to deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch.

Programming experience with Python and/or C++.

Familiarity with Git, Docker and software engineering best practices.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively in collaborative and multidisciplinary teams.

Eagerness to learn and develop in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Fluency in English.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of robotics development frameworks such as ROS2.

Academic experience with simulation platforms such as Isaac Sim, Gazebo or MuJoCo.

Understanding of motion planning, robotic control and sensor fusion.

Knowledge of Digital Twins, 3D modelling or synthetic data generation.

Exposure to Reinforcement Learning concepts and applications.

Familiarity with emerging Robotics AI models and platforms such as OpenVLA, NVIDIA GR00T or π0.

Research experience gained through a Master’s thesis, PhD research, scientific publications or participation in research projects.

Hands-on experience gained through academic projects, internships, research activities, hackathons, robotics competitions or personal initiatives.

Interest in bridging cutting-edge research and industrial applications of Robotics and AI.

Interest in autonomous systems, intelligent robotics and industrial automation.

Familiarity with collaborative and agile ways of working.

What We Offer

A structured Graduate Program designed to support your transition from academia to industry.

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge Robotics and AI technologies and real-world projects.

Opportunities to apply advanced research concepts to real-world industrial challenges.

Mentoring and coaching from experienced professionals in Robotics, Artificial Intelligence and Digital Engineering.

Continuous learning through training and professional development opportunities.

Collaboration with multidisciplinary and international teams.

Exposure to emerging technologies shaping the future of industry and automation.

A supportive environment that encourages innovation, creativity and growth.

Opportunities for long-term career growth and development.

A competitive compensation.

Why Join Us?

This is more than a first job. It is an opportunity to accelerate your career in one of the fastest-growing technology fields, working alongside experts in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence while helping build innovative solutions that transform industries.

If you are ready to turn your academic knowledge and research experience into real-world impact and shape the future of intelligent automation, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and start your journey as a Graduate Robotics & AI Engineer.

About Accenture

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance citizen services—creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with approximately 791,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the world’s leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in tech