Senior Software Engineer (gn) Robotics Motion Control

Wandelbots GmbH; Dresden; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Wandelbots GmbH in Germany is seeking an experienced software engineer to advance robotic motion control. You will work on core platform components to manage real-time motion, trajectory planning, and multi-robot coordination.

The role requires expertise in C++ and Python, solid knowledge of motion control, and experience with containerized deployments. Collaboration across teams, English fluency, and a willingness to learn German are important.

Qualifications

• Several years of professional experience in software engineering for motion control.
• Experience in analytic-model-based or neural-network-based real-time closed-loop control systems.
• Experience in sampling-based, graph-based or optimization-based path planning.
• Proficient with modern C++ and Python; eager to learn software development processes.
• Basic knowledge with serial or parallel manipulators.
• Basic knowledge in multi-robot simulation and underlying physics.
• Strong problem solving, self-motivation, knowledge sharing, and reliability.
• Fluent in English; German learning has begun.

Responsibilities

• Set up an advanced high real-time feedback control system.
• Enable policy-based motions and VLAs on top of the control system.
• Plan collision-free, synchronous, optimized trajectories for multiple robots.

Skills

Motion control

Real-time control

Path planning

C++

Python

Robot trajectory planning

Multi-robot simulation

Team collaboration

English proficiency

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GTest

PyTest

Job description

Your mission

At Wandelbots, we want to make programming robotic manipulation faster and easier, whether the robot is an industrial arm on a production line or a humanoid working at a bench.
For that we are looking for your help in building crucial parts of our platform. You will be part of a team working on the core of our product – namely in the control of robotic motion. We are looking for another expert in the field of robot trajectory planning and real-time execution:

• Help us to setup an advanced high real-time feedback control system.
• Enable others to execute policy-based motions and VLAs on top of this.
• Plan collision free, synchronous, optimized trajectories for multiple robots.

The team is working in the complex ecosystem of NOVA, providing a central and widely used set of puzzle pieces. Because of that, bringing flexibility and willingness to learn are highly appreciated as well as cross team communication and work.

Your profile

• You have several years of professional experience as a software engineer in the field of motion control.
• You have experience in analytic-model based or neural network based, high real-time closed loop control systems.
• You have experience in sampling-based, graph-based or optimization-based path planning.
• You are familiar with modern C++ and python and eager to learn software development processes.
• You have basic knowledge with serial or parallel manipulators.
• You have basic knowledge in multi-robot simulation and understand the basic physics behind it.
• You love challenges, solve problems, work in a self-initiated way, happy to share knowledge, and are reliable.
• You are a team player, open, communicative, passionate, and ambitious.
• You are fluent in English, both written and spoken, and you have at least started learning German.

Awesome if you have:

• Experience in sensor fusion based state estimation.
• You understand how to develop scalable high-quality software.
• You have experience with dockerized systems and Kubernetes.
• You can easily define a CI/CD pipeline, including packaging software for Conan or UV/Pip, that also runs test cases (gtest, pytest).
• You have knowledge in the field of VLAs or policy-based motion.

Why us?

Make an impact!
Work on an innovative, deep tech product that adds value to the robotics world and to society! Become a crucial part of something new, big and exciting where you can truly make an impact!
Our teams inspire!
Cross-functional communication is key. You'll get to know many of your 100+ colleagues. Collaborate with great people on our international teams who value knowledge sharing and unique ways of doing things!
Be authentic!
Work in a value-driven environment where everything may not be perfect, but we're working on it! Your feedback is required while you receive feedback and appreciation for your work!
Help others!
You can have up to 3 days of volunteer time off to help your favorite charity.
Develop yourself!
We offer training and mental health opportunities so that you can develop both mentally and professionally.
And there is even more!
Enjoy our free lunch, snacks and drinks, team events, 30 days of annual vacation + additional rest during Christmas season until New Year. If your child gets sick, we assure that a 100% of your usual earnings will be paid while you take care of your little one.