Senior Firmware Engineer (m/f/d)

Agilerobotsse; München; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate Benefits Program covering ˆ

Modern office facilities with rooftop

Job summary

Agile Robots SE is seeking a senior firmware engineer in Munich to design and maintain firmware for CiA-profile based devices, focusing on real-time constraints and robust diagnostics.

You will work on RTOS architectures, cross-functional teams, and integration of CAN, EtherCAT, SPI, UART, and I2C protocols across robotic subsystems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional firmware development, preferably in robotics or industrial systems.
• Real-time firmware development and deployment on production hardware.
• Hands-on experience with STM32 and TI MCU families.
• Proficient in C/C++, GCC toolchain, GDB, and CMake.
• Experience writing Linux kernel drivers as part of custom BSPs.
• Solid understanding of RTOS and bare-metal architectures.
• Experience with CAN, EtherCAT, SPI, UART, I2C.
• Strong debugging and fault analysis skills at the firmware level.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement firmware for CiA-profile based devices across robotics subsystems, covering both rapid proof-of-concept and production-grade quality
• Maintain, refactor, and improve existing firmware for robotic devices
• Implement and integrate Linux kernel drivers as part of a custom BSP
• Design error handling, fault reporting, and diagnostic mechanisms at the firmware level
• Implement foreground/background and RTOS-based architectures suited to real-time constraints
• Configure linker scripts for memory partitioning and task isolation
• Set up and maintain toolchains for diverse MCU targets
• Bring up and validate new hardware in collaboration with hardware engineers during board bring-up phases Implement and maintain communication protocol stacks (CAN, EtherCAT, SPI, UART, I2C)
• Own firmware components end-to-end - debugging, testing, documentation, and release
• Drive firmware architecture decisions and cross-team technical alignment with robotics software and hardware teams

Skills

Firmware development

RTOS & bare-metal

CAN, EtherCAT, SPI, UART, I2C

Debugging & fault analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

STM32

TI MCU families

GCC toolchain

GDB

CMake

Linux kernel drivers

Job description

About the role

Agile Robots SE is a high-tech startup based in Munich. Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI and robotics by developing robotic systems that offer state-of-the-art full-body force sensitivity and world-leading vision intelligence. This unique combination of technologies enables us to provide intelligent, easy-to-use, and affordable robotic solutions with safe human-robot interaction. We are a dynamic and innovative software development company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology. We specialize in creating cutting-edge solutions that transform industries and redefine user experiences.

Your Responsibilities

• Design and implement firmware for CiA-profile based devices across diverse robotics subsystems, covering both rapid proof-of-concept and production-grade quality
• Maintain, refactor, and improve existing firmware for robotic devices
• Implement and integrate Linux kernel drivers as part of a custom BSP
• Design error handling, fault reporting, and diagnostic mechanisms at the firmware level
• Implement foreground/background and RTOS-based architectures suited to real-time constraints
• Configure linker scripts for memory partitioning and task isolation
• Set up and maintain toolchains for diverse MCU targets
• Bring up and validate new hardware in collaboration with hardware engineers during board bring-up phases Implement and maintain communication protocol stacks (CAN, EtherCAT, SPI, UART, I2C)
• Own firmware components end-to-end - debugging, testing, documentation, and release
• Drive firmware architecture decisions and cross-team technical alignment with robotics software and hardware teams

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
• 5+ years of professional firmware development, preferably in robotics or industrial systems
• Proven record of real-time firmware development and deployment on production hardware
• Hands-on experience with STM32 and TI MCU families
• Proficient in C/C++, GCC toolchain, GDB, and CMake
• Experience writing Linux kernel drivers as part of custom BSPs
• Solid understanding of RTOS and bare-metal architectures (foreground/background, interrupt-driven)
• Experience with communication protocols (CAN, EtherCAT, SPI, UART, I2C)
• Strong debugging and fault analysis skills at the firmware level
• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English

Beneficial Skills

• Familiarity with diverse CPU architectures, including multi-core systems
• Familiarity with CiA device profiles (e.g. CiA-402)
• Scripting with Python, Bash, or Make
• Linker script configuration and memory partitioning

What we offer

• A dynamic high-tech company, combined with financial soundness and world-class investors.
• Join an interdisciplinary, international team with 60+ different nationalities in a collaborative work environment.
• Lots of development opportunities as we continue to grow.
• Challenging tasks and impactful projects alongside experts that enable professional and personal growth.
• Corporate Benefits Program covering health, mobility, and learning for 100€ net per month.
• Modern office facilities with a rooftop terrace overlooking Munich, free drinks & fruits, and regular company events contribute to a good working environment

About us

Agile Robots SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich, Germany with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 3500 employees worldwide. Our mission is to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and robotics by developing systems that combine state-of-the-art force-moment-sensing and world-leading image-processing technology. This unique combination of technologies allows us to provide user-friendly and affordable robotic solutions that enable intelligent precision assembly.

This is made possible by our employees, who bring out the best in each and every day with creativity and enthusiasm. Become part of this team and shape the future of robotics with us!

We are proud of our diversity and welcome your application regardless of gender and sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability.