Senior Software Architect (m/f/d) Robotics

About the role

The AI Team at Agile Robots is looking for a dedicated Senior Software Architect with strong expertise in designing large-scale, maintainable software systems. You are expected to have 5+ years of experience in architecting and implementing data-driven applications, ideally in robotics or related domains. This position focuses on building robust frameworks and microservice-based infrastructures that enable the reliable collection, processing, and access of high-quality robotic training data. Prior hands-on experience in these areas would be a significant plus.

Your Responsibilities

• Frameworks : Architect and develop robust Python-based frameworks for robotic data pipelines, from collection to processing and access.
• Architecture : Design modular and extensible microservice architectures that support scalable and maintainable data workflows.
• Best Practices : Establish standards for object-oriented programming, code organization, and system design in data-intensive applications.
• APIs : Implement reliable interfaces and APIs for seamless data access, integration, and interoperability across components and services.

Essential Skills

• Python & Design : Expert-level proficiency in Python, with strong object-oriented programming and design pattern expertise.
• Systems Architecture : Proven experience with microservice-based systems, including orchestration, inter-service communication, and scalable deployments.
• Data & Deployment : Knowledge of serialization and schema management (e.g., Protobuf, MCAP, lerobot), plus containerization and CI/CD practices.
• Best Practices & Teamwork : Skilled in applying clean architecture, test-driven development, and modular design; experienced in agile collaboration and long-term software evolution.

Beneficial Skills

• Distributed Systems : Understanding of communication frameworks (e.g., ROS2/DDS, gRPC, message queues).
• Robotics Context : Familiarity with data flows and sensor integration (vision, force, proprioception); hands-on experience with teleoperation for data collection.
• Visualization & Scaling : Knowledge of monitoring tools for service health/data quality and cloud-native architectures for scaling microservices.
• AI & Serving : Exposure to robotics AI models (e.g., diffusion, Octo, ACT) and model serving frameworks (TorchServe, TensorFlow Extended).

What we offer

• Dynamic high-tech company combined with financial soundness and world class investors.
• Join an interdisciplinary, international team with 60+ different nationalities in a collaborative work environment.
• Lots of development opportunities in the context of our continued growth.
• Challenging tasks and impactful projects alongside experts that enable professional and personal growth.
• Corporate Benefits Program that covers health, mobility and learning with 100 € net per month.
• Modern office facilites with a rooftop terrace overlooking Munich, free drinks & fruits, and regular company events contribute to a good working environment.

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.