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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Agile Robots Ag
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Board Bringup, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), CMake, Software Debugging, Linux on Embedded Systems, Middleware, Embedded Software, EtherCAT, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Package Management Systems, Serial Communications, System Software, Systems Integration, Reinforcement Learning, Scripting, Real Time Systems, Information Technology, Industrial Software
- **Published:** September 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.de/details/5878739966

## About the Role

* 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

## Description

* 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, * 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


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