Senior Engineer, Robotics Software

ARX Robotics

Munich, Germany

About the role

At ARX Robotics, you will help build the software foundation behind next-generation unmanned ground vehicles for governmental and civilian applications. As a Senior Engineer, Robotics Software, you will develop scalable and reliable systems that enable autonomous and teleoperated robotic platforms to operate effectively in demanding real-world environments.

You will work across robotics software, embedded systems, communication infrastructure, and hardware integration to create high-performance robotic platforms. From system architecture and communication layers to testing and deployment, your work will directly shape how advanced robotic systems perform in the field.

What You’ll Build

Design and develop scalable robotics software architectures for autonomous and teleoperated ground systems
Build reliable communication frameworks that enable seamless interaction between robotic devices, sensors, and control systems
Develop and integrate software for sensors, actuators, embedded platforms, and electronic subsystems
Optimize communication protocols including CAN, Ethernet, wireless networks, TCP/UDP, and serial interfaces for secure and reliable operation
Collaborate closely with hardware, embedded, autonomy, and testing teams to ensure robust system integration
Establish and improve best practices for modular, maintainable, and scalable robotics software development
Conduct testing, validation, and system-level debugging to ensure reliability, performance, and operational safety
Support deployment and operational readiness through containerized workflows and CI/CD pipelines
Create technical documentation that supports collaboration, maintainability, and long-term scalability
Mentor team members and contribute to a strong engineering culture focused on quality, ownership, and continuous improvement

What You Bring

Several years of hands-on experience developing robotics software for complex real-world systems
Strong expertise in C++ and extensive experience working with ROS2
Deep understanding of robotics software architecture, embedded systems, sensors, actuators, and real-time constraints
Experience working with communication protocols such as CAN, Ethernet, TCP/UDP, wireless systems, and serial interfaces
Strong Linux fundamentals and experience with Docker, containerized systems, and CI/CD workflows
Proven ability to troubleshoot and debug hardware-software integration challenges in robotics environments
Experience designing scalable and maintainable software systems with a focus on reliability and performance
A collaborative and proactive mindset with strong ownership of technical solutions
Academic background in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related engineering discipline
Professional fluency in English. German language skills are beneficial but not required