Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d)

About the role

Agile Robots SE is a high-tech startup based in Munich. Our mission is to bridge the gap
between AI and robotics by developing robotic systems that offer state-of-the-art full-body
force sensitivity and world-leading vision intelligence. This unique combination of
technologies enables us to provide intelligent, easy-to-use and affordable robotic solutions
with safe human-robot interaction.

We are a dynamic and innovative software development company dedicated to pushing the
boundaries of technology. We specialize in creating cutting-edge solutions that transform
industries and redefine user experiences.

Your Responsibilities

• Design and implement deterministic real-time platform software on Embedded Linux using
  C++17/20 for ARM and x86 architectures

• Develop low-level drivers for EtherCAT and serial protocols as part of a deterministic control
  platform supporting model-based control and learning policies

• Develop firmware for EtherCAT-based robotic devices

• Drive platform development on ARM-based SOC, including participation in carrier board
  design and hardware bring-up

• Optimize real-time system performance using PREEMPT_RT, CPU isolation, scheduler
  policies, and priority tuning

• Develop robotics middleware using publish/subscribe, server/client architectures

• Act as a technical owner for the robotics platform — driving architecture decisions and crosscomponent system integration

• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines including automated package management and release
  workflows

• Collaborate with robotics software, hardware, and control teams on system-level integration

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

• 5+ years of professional embedded software development experience in robotics or industrial systems
  

• Proficient in C++17/20 for embedded and real-time targets

• Strong experience with Embedded Linux and PREEMPT_RT real-time optimization

• Hands-on experience with EtherCAT and serial communication protocols

• Experience with ARM and x86 architectures; familiarity with Nvidia Jetson platforms

• Proficient with CMake and Conan for build and package management

• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

• Strong debugging and fault analysis skills at the system and driver level

• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English

Beneficial Skills

• Experience with publish-subscribe middleware frameworks e.g. ROS2

• Familiarity with model-based control or reinforcement learning policy deployment

• Hardware bring-up and carrier board co-design experience

• Scripting with Python and Bash

• Mandarin knowledge is a plus

What we offer

• A dynamic high-tech startup combined with financial soundness and world-class investors

• Challenging tasks and projects for your professional growth, with an open-minded

• environment for creativity and personal development

• Corporate benefits program that covers health, sports, mobility and language courses.

• Great working environment in an interdisciplinary, international team

About us

Agile Robots SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich, Germany with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 2300 employees worldwide. Our mission is to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and robotics by developing systems that combine state-of-the-art force-moment-sensing and world-leading image-processing technology. This unique combination of technologies allows us to provide user-friendly and affordable robotic solutions that enable intelligent precision assembly.

This is made possible by our employees, who bring out the best in each and every day with creativity and enthusiasm. Become part of this team and shape the future of robotics with us!

We are proud of our diversity and welcome your application regardless of gender and sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability.