Software Application Architect

Hexagon Robotics; Zürich; Hybrid; CHF 140.000 - 210.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Mobility credit

Bonus system

Pension contributions

Training & development

Relocation support

Health, mobility & entertainment perks

Team events

Flat hierarchy

Zusammenfassung

Hexagon Robotics, a division of Hexagon, seeks a Software Application Architect to drive translation of system and software architecture into robust implementations for humanoid robot software subsystems. You will shape an architecture and development environment across robotics software stacks, ensuring timely and consistent realization.

Ideal candidates have ~10 years in software engineering in industrial/embedded domains, strong real-time expertise, and proficiency in C++, Python, and ROS;

Qualifikationen

• Advanced degree required in CS or related field.
• Strong background in industrial software architectures and modern standards.
• ~10 years of software engineering experience, ideally in industrial/embedded apps.
• Expertise in designing and implementing hard real-time systems.

Aufgaben

• Own translation of defined software architecture into flexible components.
• Collaborate with implementation teams to convey architecture principles.
• Ensure clean, low-dependency implementations throughout development lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Build System, DevOps, industrialization and QA teams for a flexible architecture.
• Maintain interfaces between subsystems to ensure low coupling.
• Balance implementation complexity with defined timelines.

Kenntnisse

C++

Python

ROS

Real-time systems

Robotics software

Communication

Cyber security

ML-ready data architectures

Ausbildung

Advanced degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

ROS

Git

Jobbeschreibung

Hexagon Robotics is a division of Hexagon - a global leader in precision measurement. Established in 2025, Hexagon Robotics develops humanoid robots for industrial sectors to address labor shortages and enable the transition from automation to autonomy. The first humanoid product, AEON, was launched in June 2025 and combines agility, awareness, spatial intelligence and versatility to provide a market-leading solution for automotive, transportation, aerospace, manufacturing, and logistics customers.

Software Application Architect who leads the translation of system and software architecture and designs into robust and flexible implementations. As part of the robot software architecture team, you contribute to a common and future oriented software architecture and development environment and ensure the timely and consistent implementation in the different robot software subsystems.

Your Mission

• Own the translation of the defined software architecture and design into flexible software components
• Collaborate closely with implementation teams to convey the software architecture and design principles into the implementation teams
• Ensure clean, simple, and low-dependency implementations of the defined architecture throughout the development lifecycle
• Collaborate closely with the Build System, DevOps, industrialization and QA teams to gather requirements and needs for a flexible and extensible software architecture
• Keep track of defined interfaces between subsystems to ensure low coupling
• Balance implementation complexity with defined timelines

Your Skillset

• Advanced degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong background in industrial software architectures, design paradigms and modern technology standards
• ~10 years of software engineering experience, ideally in industrial and embedded applications
• Expertise in designing and implementing hard real-time systems
• Solid experience with robotics software stacks and technologies (ROS, motion control, sensor pipelines)
• Proficiency in C++, Python, Bash
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with robotics workflows, ML-ready data architectures, functional safety and cyber security is a plus

What You'll Get

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid model for real work-life balance
• CHF 500 mobility credit for sustainable commuting
• Bonus system & strong pension contributions
• Tailored training & development opportunities
• Relocation support for a smooth start
• Discounts on health, mobility & entertainment
• Team events and a flat hierarchy where your voice counts
• A warm, international culture built on respect and collaboration