C++ Software Engineer (m/f/d)

The Robotics and Mechatronics Group of Agile Robots is looking for a C++ Software Engineer (m/f/d), who will build and maintain the C++ platform infrastructure our robot runs on. You will help us ensure it runs reliably and safely once it's out of the lab and in production.

Responsibilities

• Platform Development: Design, implement, and maintain C++ software components for the robot's platform infrastructure, including Linux-based runtime services, communication layers, configuration handling, and developer tooling.
• APIs & Interfaces: Define and improve the APIs and interfaces that connect robot applications, backend services, and hardware-facing components, working directly with the firmware, control, backend, DevOps, QA, and application teams that consume them.
• Real-Time Processing: Contribute to real-time and near-real-time data processing pipelines, accounting for latency, determinism, resource usage, and failure behavior.
• Hardware Integration: Support integration with real robotic hardware and investigate issues that cross software, OS, network, and hardware boundaries.
• Reliability & Observability: Improve system reliability through better error handling, observability, monitoring, and recovery mechanisms.
• Architecture & Standards: Contribute to software architecture decisions and technical standards. How much of this you own grows with seniority, from component-level input toward long-term platform direction.
• Mentoring: Support other engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidance. The share of mentoring you take on scales with seniority too.

Essential Skills

• Background: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and professional experience building production C++ systems.
• Modern C++: Professional experience writing production C++ software using modern C++ practices (C++17/C++20).
• Systems Programming: Solid understanding of Linux system programming — processes, threads, IPC, sockets, scheduling, file systems — and networking fundamentals: TCP/IP, UDP, latency, buffering, and packet flow.
• Debugging & Concurrency: Strong debugging skills (GDB, Valgrind, sanitizers, perf, strace, tcpdump, or similar) and experience with multi-threaded and concurrent programming.
• Engineering Practices: Understanding of maintainable software architecture principles (SOLID, separation of concerns, testability) and experience writing automated tests, including unit, integration, and hardware-related test strategies.

Beneficial Skills

• Robotics/Industrial Background: Experience with robotics, industrial automation, or embedded systems, including industrial communication protocols such as EtherCAT, CAN, Modbus, or Profinet.
• Deep Systems & Deployment: Knowledge of real-time Linux and kernel internals — scheduling, IRQ handling, IPC mechanisms — and experience with firmware update flows, containerized environments, or build/package systems such as Conan or CMake.
• Python Tooling: Experience with Python for tooling, automation, testing, or code generation.
• Platform SDK Design: Experience designing internal frameworks, SDKs, or reusable platform libraries.
• Mentoring: Experience mentoring engineers or leading technical discussions.

What we offer

• A 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 as we continue to grow.
• Challenging tasks and impactful projects alongside experts that enable professional and personal growth.
• Corporate Benefits Program covering health, mobility, and learning for 100€ net per month.
• Modern office facilities 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 3500 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.