Senior Robotic Manipulation Software Engineer

STAR ROBOTICS; Madrid; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup environment with growth

Hands-on robotics hardware experience

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Star Robotics is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a PhD to lead software for autonomous robotic arm manipulation. You will design, implement and validate software integrated with robotic hardware on client projects in a cross‑functional team.

The role emphasizes ROS2, Ubuntu, C++, Python, and hands-on work with real robots in an on‑site environment in Madrid. Fluent Spanish is required, with room to grow in a fast‑moving robotics startup.

Qualifications

• PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering or related field (required).
• Proven experience in robotic arm manipulation.
• Strong experience with ROS 2 and Ubuntu.
• Advanced programming skills in C++ and Python.
• Fluent Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and integrate software for autonomous robotic arm manipulation.
• Develop solutions for scanning and perceiving surfaces and unknown objects.
• Work on motion planning, control and integration of manipulators with perception systems.
• Test and validate solutions on real hardware.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electronics and software engineers to deliver robust solutions to the client.

Skills

Robotic arm manipulation

ROS 2

C++

Python

Spanish

Education

PhD in Robotics/CS/Engineering

Tools

ROS 2

Ubuntu

Job description

Star Robotics is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a PhD to lead software for autonomous robotic arm manipulation. You will design, implement and validate software integrated with robotic hardware on client projects in a cross‑functional team.

The role emphasizes ROS2, Ubuntu, C++, Python, and hands-on work with real robots in an on‑site environment in Madrid. Fluent Spanish is required, with room to grow in a fast‑moving robotics startup.