(Senior) Robotics Software & Algorithms Engineer

Your Mission

At RobCo, we develop AI-powered robotic systems that make industrial processes more autonomous, efficient, and scalable. Our Autonomous Manufacturing Platform combines modular industrial hardware with physical AI, enabling rapid deployment and continuous optimisation in real-world production environments.

With offices in Munich, San Francisco and Austin, and the support of leading investors such as Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation und Sequoia, we are working to redefine industrial automation.

To further expand our team, we are looking for you as Robotics Software & Algorithms Engineer (m/f/d) with the following mission: 

You will build the core intelligence and software foundations that determine how RobCo’s modular robots move, behave, and interact with the world.

You will design, implement, and validate algorithms that sit at the heart of our robotic platform — from kinematics and calibration to trajectory execution, system modeling, and real-time logic. Your work directly shapes robot performance, safety, and user experience.

This is a hands-on engineering role with impact across the entire robotics stack. You will collaborate closely with controls, hardware, simulation, and product teams, and you will frequently work with real robot hardware as part of tight development loops.

Your Responsibilities: 

• Build core robotics algorithms – Implement and extend algorithms for kinematics, calibration, parameter estimation, trajectory handling, motion execution, and task/state logic.

• Advance robot models & simulation – Improve our robot models, testbeds, and simulation infrastructure to support accurate prediction, testing, and validation.

• Develop production-grade software – Write clean, maintainable, well-tested C++ and/or Python code that runs reliably in real-time environments.

• Shape system architecture – Drive cross-functional decisions across software, control, and hardware teams to ensure seamless algorithm integration.

• Validate on real robots – Test and iterate your solutions directly on hardware with fast, data-driven feedback cycles.

• Raise the engineering bar – Contribute to internal quality standards, testing strategies, and processes; mentor junior colleagues; champion technical excellence.

Your Profile

• At least 3 years experience in robotics, mechatronics, control systems, or a related field

• Hands-on experience implementing algorithms such as kinematics, calibration, parameter estimation, state machines, and trajectory execution

• Solid software engineering skills in C++ (Python a plus), with clean and maintainable coding practices

• Experience integrating robotic systems (ROS/ROS2, hardware interfaces, middleware)

• Comfortable working close to real hardware and within real-time constraints

• Ability to break down complex problems, propose architectures, and deliver end-to-end solutions

• Strong system-thinking mindset: understanding interactions across software, control, and hardware

• Excellent communication skills, proactive attitude, and enjoyment in collaborating in an interdisciplinary engineering environment

Why us?

• Develop modular, software-defined robotics solutions with us that set new standards in automation.

• Help build robots powered by cutting-edge AI that perceive their environment, analyze data, and make intelligent decisions in real time.

• As part of a highly dynamic and fast-growing scale-up, you’ll take on responsibility from day one, drive your own projects, and see the direct impact of your work.

• Flat hierarchies, open communication, and regular 360° feedback enable fast decision-making and support both your professional and personal development.

Your benefits at a glance:

• Stay active with our subsidized Wellpass membership, giving you access to over 7,200 gyms and studios across Germany.

• Flexible working hours, a modern office, and—depending on the role—the option to work from home.

• Regular team events, ranging from relaxed beer & pizza nights on our rooftop terrace to shared experiences like ski trips or the Oktoberfest.

Apply now and become part of RobCo.

About us

RobCo was founded in Munich at the end of 2020 and develops AI-powered robotic systems that bring learning and autonomy to industrial processes. The Autonomous Manufacturing Platform combines modular industrial hardware with a software architecture for physical AI, enabling rapid implementation, continuous optimisation and application-specific performance.

Through a Robotics-as-a-Service model, RobCo helps industrial companies automate manual tasks while reducing operational complexity and risk. The company covers a wide range of industrial applications, including machine tending, palletising, dispensing and welding.

RobCo operates in Europe and the US, with offices in Munich, San Francisco and Austin. The company is backed by leading global investors, including Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation und Sequoia.

At RobCo, applicants are selected regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, disability or sexual orientation. All decisions throughout the recruitment process are based solely on the qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience of the applicants and the relevant business requirements.