Robot Software Engineer (m/f/d)

ABOUT THIS POSITION

YOUR TASKS

• Customer-Centric Robotic Inspection Solutions: Collaborate closely with customers and within cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize cutting-edge intelligent robotic autonomy solutions. Ensure these solutions effectively meet real-world customer needs and are deployed in challenging conditions.
• Platform Integration & Migration: Play a key role in migrating mobile robot platforms and their payloads into our ecosystem and integrating new technologies; resulting in expanding our capabilities. 
• Robots in the Field: Contribute significantly to the development, testing, and deployment of advanced algorithms for a mixed fleet of autonomous mobile robots operating in real-world scenarios. This includes leveraging modern AI techniques and utilizing robot simulation tools.
• Software Development & CI/CD: Develop, maintain, and continuously improve robotic autonomy software, seamlessly integrating with modern CI/CD pipelines, while rigorously enhancing its robustness, optimal performance, scalability, and intuitive usability.
• Cloud-Based Tools: Participate in the creation and refinement of tools for cloud-based remote robot operation, comprehensive monitoring, and precise data acquisition of important points of interest on customer sites.

YOUR PROFILE

• Educational Background: A strong background in robotics, mechatronics, computer science, or a related field, with a master’s degree or higher preferred.
• Algorithmic & Programming Skills: Solid understanding of algorithms, strong programming skills (e.g., C++, Python), and proven experience with robotic system integration.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Demonstrated proficiency in professional software development, particularly in ROS1/ROS2 environments and Ubuntu/Linux systems.
  • Experience working with simulation environments and seamless integration with modern CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab) would be considered valuable assets.
• Professional Experience: Preferably more than two years of professional experience, ideally with practical applications of robots in the field.
• Passion for Robotics: A genuine passion for software-driven robotic systems and their real-world applications.
• Adaptability & Learning: An adaptable mindset with the ability to quickly learn and contribute to diverse technical areas, including AI, robot simulation, and cloud-based applications.
• Collaboration & Problem-Solving: Effective communication and collaboration skills to thrive in a team driven environment, coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving that consistently satisfies customer needs.

HELPFUL ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with modern AI techniques and frameworks, particularly in the context of robotics and simulation.
• Background in integrating robotic software solutions with various mobile robot platforms.
• Understanding of cloud-based robotic applications, including user interfaces for remote robot control.
• Knowledge of video streaming technologies (e.g., GStreamer, RTSP, Kurento, or Livekit) and cloud backend infrastructure (e.g., GraphQL).
• Experience in working in interdisciplinary teams, effectively utilizing collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or GitLab.
• Willingness to attend on-site events every 6 weeks for 3 consecutive days at the office.

WHY ENERGY ROBOTICS?