Robotics Software Engineer

Your roleAs a senior member of the Motion and Tactility team, you will help shape the future of robotics by advancing high-performance motion control and command interfaces for collaborative robots. Working in close collaboration with international teams, you'll deliver robust, scalable technical solutions for automation and AI-driven applications.Drive innovation across core software components, including motion generation, control algorithms, and our open-source software such as libfranka and franka_ros2Ensure scalability and maintainability of our software components development.Your experience and qualificationsA degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a related STEM field (Master's, or PhD).Strong proficiency in C++ (modern standards) and Python, with a deep understanding of:Threading, and performance-aware design patterns configuration and CMake best practicesDynamic and static linking, library design, and dependency managementSerialization protocols (e.g., FlatBuffers, Protobuf, or custom binary formats)Middleware and networking, including TCP, UDP, and modern communication frameworks (e.g., DDS, ZeroMQ, MQTT, etc …)Hands-on experience with ROS 2 and building distributed robotic systems.6-8+ years of experience in robotics software development in real-world or industrial settings.Familiarity with Docker containerized environments.Beneficial skills Agile development methodologies and collaborative team environments.Embedded systems or real-time software development.Setting up and maintaining CI/CD pipelines.Working directly with mechatronic hardware or robotic platforms.Understanding of robot safety standards and compliant design.Why us?Franka Robotics stands out as a financially stable and supportive workplace, committed to the growth and well-being of our employees. With a focus on development opportunities, we empower team members to take on challenging tasks and impactful projects, encouraging both professional and personal growth.

We're proud to host a diverse, international team based in a central location with excellent public transportation links, making it easy for employees to stay connected.In addition to an engaging work environment, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes a company pension scheme, health insurance, and a childcare subsidy. We also believe in fostering a sense of community through regular company events, creating a workplace where our people can thrive both inside and outside of work.About usAt FRANKA ROBOTICS – we build robots with ethics, which comes with great responsibility, creating state-of-the-art award-winning technology made to improve human lives and change our world for the better. Every day is filled with hard and exciting work, and the ability to take game-changing decisions from day one.

We seek a hands-on mindset of those who strive for results, but enjoy the process of getting there.Franka Robotics GmbH, formerly known as Franka Emika, is a fully owned subsidiary of Agile Robots SE. Agile Robots SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich (GER) with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 1900 employees worldwide.We have great plans – we have great people– Do you want to become part of our FRANKA ROBOTICS Team?