(Senior) Team Lead – Software Architecture (m/f/d) Munich, Bavaria, Germany

Agile Robots SE; München; Hybrid; EUR 120.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Corporate Benefits Program

Rooftop terrace and modern offices

Zusammenfassung

Agile Robots SE in Munich seeks a Senior Team Lead for Software Architecture to guide the robotics software stack across Linux-based systems, embedded firmware, and high-performance computation. You will shape architecture and mentor engineers while contributing hands-on in C++ and Python.

Lead the architecture for large-scale modular robotics software, design robust communication frameworks, and ensure real-time performance. Strong English and leadership are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with high-performance C++ development.
• Strong Python programming for tooling, automation, or infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership and English communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Lead the Software Architecture team responsible for system infrastructure, software architecture, and embedded firmware direction.
• Define and evolve the architecture of large-scale robotics software systems across subsystems.
• Design and maintain core communication frameworks used across the robotics software stack.
• Define interfaces between high-level software, embedded firmware, and hardware components.

Kenntnisse

C++

Python

Leadership

Real-time Linux

Distributed systems

English

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering

Tools

CI/CD

Git

Linux

Jobbeschreibung

(Senior) Team Lead – Software Architecture (m/f/d)

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-bodyforce sensitivity and world-leading vision intelligence. This unique combination of technologies enable 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

• Lead the Software Architecture team responsible for system infrastructure, software architecture, and embedded firmware direction
• Define and evolve the architecture of large-scale robotics software systems across multiple subsystems
• Design and maintain core communication frameworks used across the robotics software stack
• Define robust interfaces between high-level software, embedded firmware, and hardware components
• Architect reliable distributed systems operating across multiple compute units in the robot
• Guide architectural decisions forreal-time robotics software running on Linux-based systems
• Provide strong hands-on technical leadership inC++ and Python development, actively contributing to critical components when needed
• Review and evaluate merge requests, ensuring high code quality, maintainability, and architectural consistency
• Define and enforce modernC++ development practices, coding standards, and software design principlesfor maintainable code
• Lead the architecture and integration of embedded firmware components interacting with the robotics software stack
• Support integration of complex robotic subsystems including perception pipelines, motion control, sensor interfaces, and distributed compute nodes
• Drive system-level debugging and performance analysis across software and hardware layers
• Create and maintain a light-weight CI/CD pipeline for regular releases
• Continuously evaluate modern tools, compilers, libraries, and software technologies to improve the development ecosystem
• Mentor and technically guide engineers within the architecture team and across the organization
• Maintain a strong hands-on presence in the codebase and technical discussions
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Extensive hands-on experience developing high-performance software inmodern C++
• Strong Python programming skills used for tooling, infrastructure, or automation
• Deep understanding ofLinux systems, including real-time environments and system-level debugging
• Proven experience leading or mentoring highly technical software engineering teams
• Experience designinglarge modular software architecturesfor complex systems
• Strong knowledge ofnetworking concepts, distributed systems, and inter-process communication
• Experience integrating software with complex hardware platforms such as robotics systems, embedded devices, or real-time control systems
• Experience designingcommunication frameworks for robotics or distributed control systems
• Strong understanding oftime synchronization, deterministic communication, and real-time data flows
• Comfortable debuggingkernel-level timing issues and system-level performance bottlenecks
• Experience working withreal-time constraints, lock-free programming, or high-performance concurrency models
• Experience reviewing complex codebases and maintaining high engineering quality standards
• Strong architectural thinking and ability to reason about large-scale systems
• Strong motivation to stay up to date withmodern C++ standards, compilers, libraries, and best practices
• Excellent communication and leadership skills in English

Beneficial Skills

• Experience developing software stacks forhumanoid robots or complex robotic platforms
• Experience withrobotics frameworks or distributed robotics architectures
• Knowledge of robotics concepts askinematics, motion planning, perception pipelines, or control systems
• Experience withcamera systems, sensor integration, or high-bandwidth data pipelines
• Familiarity withembedded firmware architectures and low-level hardware interfaces
• Experience buildinghigh-performance communication middleware for robotics systems
• Experience withmodern C++ standards (C++17 / C++20 / C++23)and advanced language features
• Experience designing scalable infrastructure for robotics development environments
• Experience mentoring engineers and building strong technical teams

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.