Lead Robotics Software Engineer, Humanoid Platform

Generative Bionics S.r.l.; Genova; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Generative Bionics, based in Genova, Italy, seeks a Robotics Software Lead to guide the software foundations of its humanoid robot platform. Translate architectural direction into concrete plans, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure reliable integration from simulation to field deployment.

This hands‑on leadership role combines mentoring, delivery ownership, and technical excellence, with collaboration across Robotics, AI, Controls, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering to turn

Qualifications

• Experience delivering and coordinating multi‑component software projects.
• Strong software engineering foundations with C++ and/or Python.
• Ability to break down complex system problems into actionable work.
• Clear communication and collaborative leadership.
• Interest in physical systems and multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional English proficiency.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Experience leading software development for robots or related complex systems.
• Experience taking products from prototype to field deployment.
• Familiarity with robotics middleware and distributed components.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development and integration of software across control, sensing, AI, simulation, and deployment.
• Own technical readiness of integrated releases: builds, tests, configuration, validation, and monitoring.
• Review designs and code; support debugging and critical implementation work.
• Identify risks and blockers; coordinate practical resolutions across teams.
• Mentor engineers and foster ownership of engineering practices.
• Communicate progress, trade-offs, and risks to leadership.

Skills

C++

Python

Robotics software

Technical leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

English proficiency

Embedded systems

Linux

CI/CD

ROS 2

DDS

GPRC / WebRTC

Education

Bachelor's in Robotics

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

ROS 2

YARP

DDS

gRPC

Zenoh

WebRTC

Linux

CI/CD tooling

Docker

GitHub/Jira

Job description

Generative Bionics, based in Genova, Italy, seeks a Robotics Software Lead to guide the software foundations of its humanoid robot platform. Translate architectural direction into concrete plans, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and ensure reliable integration from simulation to field deployment.

This hands‑on leadership role combines mentoring, delivery ownership, and technical excellence, with collaboration across Robotics, AI, Controls, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering to turn