Developer in C++/Rust (m/f/d)

Your role

• Develop and maintain safety-critical software for robotic communication, bus, and I/O systems using modern C++ and Rust

• Implement reliable and deterministic communication between sensors, actuators, and control components

• Design and maintain drivers, middleware, and hardware abstraction layers for industrial communication interfaces

• Implement safety mechanisms such as fault detection, diagnostics, and safe state handling

• Support system integration, testing, and validation on robotic and embedded platforms

• Support and contribute to hazard analyses, safety concepts, FMEDA activities, and certification processes

Your experience and qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, or comparable qualification

• Professional experience in embedded or systems software development

• Strong programming skills in modern C++ and experience or strong interest in Rust

• Experience working with industrial communication systems, hardware interfaces, or low-level system software

• Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 10218, or similar) is a plus

• Experience with Linux-based development and embedded or real-time systems

• Knowledge of software testing, static analysis, and quality assurance practices

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills

• Good English communication skills; German is a plus

Why us?

Franka Robotics stands out as a financially stable and supportive workplace, committed to the growth and well-being of our employees. With a focus on development opportunities, we empower team members to take on challenging tasks and impactful projects, encouraging both professional and personal growth. We’re proud to host a diverse, international team based in a central location with excellent public transportation links, making it easy for employees to stay connected. In addition to an engaging work environment, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes a company pension scheme, health insurance, and a childcare subsidy. We also believe in fostering a sense of community through regular company events, creating a workplace where our people can thrive both inside and outside of work.

About us

At FRANKA ROBOTICS - we build robots with ethics, which comes with great responsibility, creating state-of-the-art award-winning technology made to improve human lives and change our world for the better. Every day is filled with hard and exciting work, and the ability to take game-changing decisions from day one. We seek a hands-on mindset of those who strive for results, but enjoy the process of getting there.

Franka Robotics GmbH, formerly known as Franka Emika, is a fully owned subsidiary of Agile Robots SE. Agile Robots SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich (GER) with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 1900 employees worldwide.

We have great plans – we have great people
–Do you want to become part of our FRANKA ROBOTICS Team?