Senior Robotics Testing and Applications Engineer

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, develop, and execute structured test plans for robotic components, modules, and fully integrated systems

• Validate functionality, robustness, and performance of software and hardware in real robotic platforms

• Develop Python-based test scripts, tools, and automation frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage

• Contribute C++ code when required for low-level testing, tooling, or integration support

• Analyze robot behavior and system performance, identifying root causes for issues related to kinematics, motion planning, control, perception, or hardware interaction

• Evaluate and debug complex robotic behaviors such as singularities, joint limit violations, trajectory instabilities, and configuration inconsistencies

• Work with URDF models, coordinate transformations, and robot descriptions to validate system correctness

• • Support development and refinement of application demos, internal showcases, and customer-facing use cases• Collaborate closely with software, electronics, controls, and mechanical teams to reproduce issues and validate fixes
• • Contribute to continuous improvement of testing strategies, coverage, and automation infrastructure• Support field tests, prototype validation, demos and integration activities when required

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field

• Minimum 5 years of experience in robotics testing, applications engineering, integration, or system validation roles

• Strong hands-on experience writing Python for testing, automation, data analysis, and robot interaction

• Experience with C++ is a plus (especially for writing tests, tools, or interfacing with robot drivers)

• Solid understanding of core robotics concepts, including kinematics, dynamics, singularities, joint limits, URDFs, coordinate transformations, and motion constraints

• Experiencein  testing and validating software and hardware modules in integrated robotic systems

• Ability to design, execute, and analyze structured test plans — including edge case testing, regression testing, and real-world scenario validation

• Strong debugging skills across software and hardware layers

• Experience with Git, JIRA, and structured issue tracking workflows

• • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and system-level understanding• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English

Beneficial Skills

• Experience building and maintaining robotics application demos for internal stakeholders or customers
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines for robotics software
• Familiarity with motion planning frameworks and validation of planning outputs
• Knowledge of perception systems (cameras, LiDAR, IMUs) and sensor integration testing
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or simulation-in-the-loop (SIL) validation
• Familiarity with robotics safety concepts and validation procedures
• Experience supporting customer deployments or reproducing field issues
• Background in data visualization, performance benchmarking, or telemetry analysis
• German or Mandarin language skills

Your Profile

What we offer

• 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.