Senior Robotic Systems Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE Join a small industrial robotics team as a foundational senior engineer, owning the robotics software stack for an intelligent work cell. Your work will help automate demanding manufacturing processes, including surface finishing, welding, and coating. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Own the core robotics software stack for the work cell. - Develop and optimize motion planning, trajectory generation, and control for robot arms. - Integrate cameras, force and torque sensors, and other perception systems into real-time control loops. - Implement industrial safety concepts and fail-safe behaviors. - Lead on-site testing, calibration, and commissioning in industrial environments. - Drive architecture decisions and engineering best practices. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - At least five years of robotics engineering experience working with real robot hardware. - Strong knowledge of kinematics, motion planning, trajectory generation, and control theory. - Proficiency in C++ and/or Python, plus 3D CAD experience with tools such as SolidWorks or CATIA. - Hands-on experience with industrial or collaborative robot arms, end-of-arm tooling, and associated sensors. - Experience integrating vision and force or torque sensors into real-time robot-control loops, and deploying robotic systems in production environments. - Fluent English; German is a plus. Must be eligible to work in Germany. - Experience in surface-finishing, welding, or coating automation, machine vision or 3D perception, and industrial protocols such as EtherCAT or OPC-UA is valuable. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Equity participation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION On-site in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, five days per week.