Robotic Software Engineer - Hamburg

Optimus Search; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Optimus Search is seeking a Robotic Software Engineer in Germany to join our growing engineering team on a permanent basis. You will develop software for AGV/AMR systems, contribute to ROS2 migrations, and help evolve the robotics software platform.

You will integrate software with hardware, develop web-based services in Python (Flask, Django or FastAPI), and contribute to CI/CD processes to improve reliability and performance. The role offers a hybrid work model in Germany.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong C++ programming skills.
• Hands-on experience with ROS2.
• Experience with Python and Python web frameworks.
• Understanding of AMRs/AGVs and robotic navigation/control.
• Experience with CI/CD practices.
• Structured problem-solving and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop, test and optimise software modules for AGV/AMR systems focusing on autonomous navigation and robot control.
• Contribute to transitioning the robot software framework to ROS2 for scalability and maintainability.
• Support transitioning the Fleet Management System (FMS) to openRMF.
• Integrate software with robotic hardware and sensors.
• Develop and maintain web services using Python frameworks (Flask, Django, FastAPI).
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated tests and software quality processes.
• Troubleshoot and enhance existing robotic systems for reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative robotics solutions.
• Identify opportunities to improve system efficiency and user experience.

Skills

C++

ROS2

Python

CI/CD

Robotics

Autonomous navigation

Tools

Flask

Django

FastAPI

openRMF

Job description

We are looking for a talented Robotic Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team in Germany on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on the development of advanced AGV/AMR robotic systems, contributing to autonomous navigation, control, system integration, and the continued evolution of our robotics software platform.

Following the departure of a current team member, we are looking for an engineer who can make an immediate impact while helping us take our robotics technology to the next level.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop, test and optimise software modules and packages for AGV/AMR systems, with a focus on autonomous navigation and robot control.
• Contribute to the transition of the robot software framework to ROS2, helping to ensure compatibility, scalability and maintainability.
• Support the transition of the Fleet Management System (FMS) to openRMF.
• Integrate software with robotic hardware, sensors and other communication modules.
• Develop and maintain supporting web-based software and services using Python frameworks such as Flask, Django or FastAPI.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing and software quality processes.
• Troubleshoot, test and improve existing robotic systems to enhance reliability and performance.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to develop innovative solutions for real-world robotic applications.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve system efficiency, performance and user experience.

What We’re Looking For

• 2–3 years of professional software engineering experience, ideally within robotics, automation or autonomous systems.
• Strong programming skills in C++.
• Practical experience with ROS2.
• Understanding of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs/AGVs) and robotic navigation or control systems.
• Experience integrating software with hardware and communication interfaces.
• Experience with Python and web frameworks such as Flask, Django or FastAPI.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and software development pipelines.
• A structured approach to problem-solving, debugging and software development.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a collaborative engineering environment.
• A genuine interest in robotics and emerging technologies.

Why Join?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a technology-driven team working on real-world autonomous robotics solutions.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with modern technologies including ROS2, C++, openRMF and AMR/AGV systems, while playing an important role in the development and optimisation of the company's robotics platform.

The role offers a hybrid working model in Germany, combining flexibility with the opportunity to collaborate closely with the wider engineering team.

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