Staff Software Engineer, Data & Cloud (m/f/d)

ARX Robotics; München; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 vacation days

Pension contribution

Learning & development support

Probonio benefits budget

Hybrid work setup

Structured salary bands

Referral bonus

Dog-friendly office

Relocation support

Job summary

ARX Robotics is seeking a Technical Lead – Data Loop to drive architecture and development of validation, simulation, and data platforms for autonomous robotic systems. You will operate at the intersection of robotics, cloud infrastructure, simulation, and autonomy, building scalable infrastructure, HiL/SiL integration, and data feedback loops.

You will lead cross-functional teams, define roadmaps, and mentor engineers while advancing validation pipelines, telemetry, and large-scale datasets

Qualifications

• Experience building distributed software systems.
• Strong Python and/or C++ programming background.
• Experience with ROS2 and embedded Linux environments.
• Exposure to telemetry, data pipelines, or large-scale datasets.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable data collection and telemetry pipelines for real-world robotic deployments.
• Build and scale infrastructure for ingesting, processing, indexing, and managing large datasets.
• Enable closed-loop development workflows linking field operations with simulation and validation.
• Improve data quality, observability, and reproducibility across development environments.
• Support AI/ML workflows through scalable infrastructure and validation tooling.

Skills

Distributed systems

Cloud-native infra

Python/C++

ROS2

Telemetry pipelines

CI/CD

Embedded Linux

Data pipelines

System design

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

OpenTelemetry

Prometheus

Job description

About The Role

As Technical Lead – Data Loop, including Simulation, Validation & Data Infrastructure, you will drive the architecture and development of scalable validation, simulation, and data platforms powering the next generation of autonomous robotic systems at ARX Robotics.

You will operate at the intersection of robotics, distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, simulation, and autonomous systems engineering. Your mission is to establish the technical foundations that enable fast iteration cycles, reliable system validation, large-scale data collection, and continuous improvement of autonomous capabilities across both virtual and real-world environments.

This role combines deep hands‑on engineering with technical leadership. You will work closely with robotics, autonomy, embedded, and platform teams to build scalable infrastructure and feedback loops spanning simulation, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), fleet telemetry, and cloud‑native compute environments.

What You’ll Build

• Design robust fleet data collection and telemetry pipelines for robotic systems operating in real‑world environments
• Build scalable infrastructure for ingesting, processing, indexing, and managing large‑scale operational and simulation datasets
• Enable closed‑loop development workflows connecting field operations, simulation, validation, and autonomy development
• Collaborate with autonomy and robotics teams to improve data quality, observability, and reproducibility across development environments
• Support future AI/ML workflows through scalable infrastructure and validation tooling

Simulation & Validation Platforms

• Architect and scale simulation and validation environments for autonomous robotic systems
• Design and evolve Software-in-the-Loop (SiL), Hardware-in-the-Loop (HiL), and largescale virtual testing frameworks
• Establish automated validation pipelines for robotics software and autonomous behaviors
• Drive system‑level verification strategies across embedded, robotic, and distributed software components
• Enable scalable regression, integration, and scenario‑based testing workflows

Technical Leadership

• Lead cross‑functional technical initiatives across robotics, autonomy, embedded, and platform engineering
• Define technical roadmaps and architectural standards for validation and infrastructure systems
• Mentor engineers and establish engineering best practices for scalable robotics software development
• Drive collaboration between simulation, embedded, cloud, and autonomy teams
• Support system integration, field testing, and operational readiness activities

What You Bring

• Strong experience building distributed software systems and cloud‑native infrastructure
• Deep understanding of verification & validation workflows for complex robotic or embedded systems
• Hands‑on experience with simulation environments, HiL/SiL systems, or large‑scale testing frameworks
• Strong software engineering background in Python and/or C++
• Experience with containerized infrastructure, and CI/CD pipelines
• Familiarity with robotics software stacks, ROS2, embedded Linux, or edge computing environments
• Experience working with telemetry, data pipelines, or large‑scale operational datasets
• Strong system‑level thinking across software, infrastructure, and hardware integration
• Ability to operate hands‑on while driving technical direction across teams

Nice to Have

• Experience with autonomous systems, defense, robotics, or automotive platforms
• Familiarity with observability tooling such as Prometheus, Grafana, or OpenTelemetry
• Experience with simulation frameworks and digital twin environments
• Knowledge of safety‑critical development and validation processes

Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Employer‑supported pension contribution
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi‑annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program, dog‑friendly office, and relocation support where applicable

About Us

ARX is a dual‑use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual‑use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life‑or‑death situations. As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem‑solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

ARX is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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