YOUR EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• A 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
• CMakeLists.txt configuration and CMake best practices
• Dynamic and static linking, library design, and dependency management
• Serialization 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.

ABOUT US

At 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.

As 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_ros2
• Ensure scalability and maintainability of our software components development.