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