Robotics Engineer

g2 Recruitment; Vlaanderen; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

g2 Recruitment is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the development of scalable robotic software platforms and mission-critical applications. This contractor role focuses on hands-on software design in C++ and Python, working with robotics, controls and product teams.

You will design, develop and maintain software components powering next-generation robotic solutions, collaborate across disciplines, and contribute to testing, CI/CD, and performance optimisations in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with Python and/or C++.
• Experience with Git, Linux and modern development practices.
• Knowledge of software architecture, REST APIs and distributed systems.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust software applications in C++ and/or Python.
• Design and implement APIs, backend services and system integrations.
• Collaborate with robotics, controls and embedded teams.
• Support testing, debugging and performance optimisation.
• Contribute to software architecture decisions and code reviews.
• Develop automated tests and CI/CD processes.
• Participate in agile planning and sprint activities.

Skills

Python

C++

Git

Linux

REST APIs

Distributed systems

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Job description

Duration: Initial 12 months with extension potential

The Client is developing advanced robotic systems that combine intelligent software, autonomy, perception, and industrial automation. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer to support the development of scalable robotic software platforms and mission-critical applications.

Role Overview

You will work closely with robotics, controls and product teams to design, develop and maintain software components that power next-generation robotic solutions. This is a hands-on engineering position suited to a contractor who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop robust software applications in C++ and/or Python.
• Design and implement APIs, backend services and system integrations.
• Collaborate with robotics, controls and embedded teams.
• Support testing, debugging and performance optimisation.
• Contribute to software architecture decisions and code reviews.
• Develop automated tests and CI/CD processes.
• Participate in agile planning and sprint activities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or similar.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with Python and/or C++.
• Experience with Git, Linux and modern development practices.
• Knowledge of software architecture, REST APIs and distributed systems.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Preferred Experience

• Robotics, automation or autonomous systems.
• Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS or GCP).
• Docker and Kubernetes.
• Computer vision, AI or machine learning exposure.