Senior Functional Safety Developer (m/f/d)

Your role

• Work on the development, design, and maintenance of safety-critical software components for robotic systems Implement complex features, resolve critical defects, and ensure compliance with applicable safety standards and development processes
• Deploy and validate software on safety-sensitive robotic platforms and support integration and system testing
• Perform root cause analysis for system-level failures and drive corrective and preventive actions
• Identify technical and safety risks early and drive mitigation strategies throughout the development lifecycle
• Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and design discussions
• Contribute to hazard analyses, safety assessments, and certification activities where applicable

Your experience and qualifications

• University degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or comparable field (or equivalent professional experience)

• 5+ years of professional experience developing software in modern C++ • Experience developing safety-critical software systems is a plus

• Familiarity with functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 13849, ISO 10218, or similar) and code standards like MISRA

• Experience developing under Linux

• Experience with embedded platforms and/or real-time systems is highly desirable

• 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?