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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # software developer for DDS-based middleware in robotics - **Company:** Neura Robotics GmbH - **Location:** Germany - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Communications Protocols, Continuous Integration, Data Distribution Service, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Middleware, Python (Programming Language), Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Performance Tuning, Systems Development Life Cycle, OPC Unified Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, WebRTC, Robot Operating System, Low Latency, Real Time Data, Multiplatform, Software Library, Microservices - **Published:** September 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-dds-expert-human-neura-robotics-9971689 ## About the Role * Advanced proficiency in C++ and Python for system development and infrastructure scripting. * Deep understanding of DDS (Data Distribution Service) and practical experience with a variant like FastDDS. * Expertise with ROS and ROS2 middleware, including integrating custom DDS implementations as ROS2 backends. * In-depth knowledge of real-time communication protocols and distributed systems in robotic and IoT domains. * Significant experience working directly with robots and IoT device integration, including sensor and actuator frameworks. * Familiarity with containerization, CI/CD, and development workflow automation. * Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities for multi-platform integration and performance optimization. * Good to have: knowledge of cloud native microservices * Experience with middleware performance tuning and QoS policy management in DDS. * Knowledge of security and access control in DDS-based robotic environments. * Experience in industrial communication protocols and IIoT system integration. * Leadership in high-performance team settings, especially in scaling and enabling development culture. ## Description A software developer for DDS-based middleware in robotics is responsible for designing, developing, and leading the core middleware communication systems that enable seamless, real-time interaction between robotic components, IoT devices, and higher-level software. The role demands expertise in C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, FastDDS or other DDS implementations, and strong knowledge of real-time communication protocols as well as hands-on experience with robots and IoT devices. * Architect and implement DDS-based middleware, ensuring robust, scalable, and real-time data exchange for robotic and IoT systems. * Design, develop, and optimize core frameworks and software libraries for middleware infrastructure, supporting autonomy, perception, and control subsystems. * Mentor a team of engineers, promoting best practices in software development and integration for robotics. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, perception, controls) to define requirements, debug system-level issues, and achieve reliable distributed system performance. * Manage integration and deployment of middleware frameworks such as ROS/ROS2 with DDS (e.g., FastDDS), ensuring compatibility and real-time QoS. * Contribute to toolchains and CI/CD pipelines for rapid development, testing, and release of robotic middleware solutions. * Evaluate and select appropriate industrial protocols for communication (MQTT, OPC-UA, DDS) depending on system requirements like latency, reliability, and scalability. ## Related Videos - [Swapping Low Latency Data Storage Under High Load](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/746-swapping-low-latency-data-storage-under-high-load) - [Developer’s Perspective: Overview of the Tezos Blockchain Ecosystem](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/237-developer-s-perspective-overview-of-the-tezos-blockchain-ecosystem) - [Transforming Education: A Journey from interactive Markdown to Remote-Labs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/941-transforming-education-a-journey-from-interactive-markdown-to-remote-labs) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [Unleash the power of 5G in your code: transform your apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1567-unleash-the-power-of-5g-in-your-code-transform-your-apps) - [Exploring BOS: The Blockchain Operating System by NEAR Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/781-exploring-bos-the-blockchain-operating-system-by-near-protocol) ## Related Articles - [Everything a Developer Needs to Know About MCP with Neo4j](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/604-everything-a-developer-needs-to-know-about-mcp-with-neo4j) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)