Robot Software Engineer (m/f/d)

Energy Robotics • Full-time • Remote (Darmstadt, Hesse, Germany) • 1w ago

Customer-Centric Robotic Inspection Solutions: Collaborate closely with customers and within cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge intelligent robotic autonomy solutions. Ensure these solutions effectively meet real-world customer needs and are deployed in challenging conditions.
Platform Integration & Migration: Play a key role in migrating mobile robot platforms and their payloads into our ecosystem and integrating new technologies; resulting in expanding our capabilities.
Robots in the Field: Contribute significantly to the development, testing, and deployment of advanced algorithms for a mixed fleet of autonomous mobile robots operating in real-world scenarios. This includes leveraging modern AI techniques and utilizing robot simulation tools.
Software Development & CI/CD: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve robotic autonomy software, seamlessly integrating with modern CI/CD pipelines, while rigorously enhancing its robustness, optimal performance, scalability, and intuitive usability.
Cloud-Based Tools: Participate in the creation and refinement of tools for cloud-based remote robot operation, comprehensive monitoring, and precise data acquisition of important points of interest on customer sites.

Educational Background: A strong background in robotics, mechatronics, computer science, or a related field, with a master’s degree or higher preferred.
Algorithmic & Programming Skills: Solid understanding of algorithms, strong programming skills (e.g., C++, Python), and proven experience with robotic system integration.
Technical Proficiency:
Demonstrated proficiency in professional software development, particularly in ROS1/ROS2 environments and Ubuntu/Linux systems.
Experience working with simulation environments and seamless integration with modern CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab) would be considered valuable assets.
Professional Experience: Preferably more than two years of professional experience, ideally with practical applications of robots in the field.
Passion for Robotics: A genuine passion for software-driven robotic systems and their real-world applications.
Adaptability & Learning: An adaptable mindset with the ability to quickly learn and contribute to diverse technical areas, including AI, robot simulation, and cloud-based applications.
Collaboration & Problem-Solving: Effective communication and collaboration skills to thrive in a team driven environment, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving that consistently satisfies customer needs.

Familiarity with modern AI techniques and frameworks, particularly in the context of robotics and simulation.
Background in integrating robotic software solutions with various mobile robot platforms.
Understanding of cloud-based robotic applications, including user interfaces for remote robot control.
Knowledge of video streaming technologies (e.g., GStreamer, RTSP, Kurento, or Livekit) and cloud backend infrastructure (e.g., GraphQL).
Experience in working in interdisciplinary teams, effectively utilizing collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or GitLab.
Willingness to attend on-site events every 6 weeks for 3 consecutive days at the office.