Robotics Software Engineer

Generative Bionics S.r.l.; Genova; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CCNL Metalmeccanico

Job summary

Generative Bionics S.r.l. is recruiting a Robotics Software Engineer to develop software building blocks for a humanoid robot platform. You’ll integrate control, sensing, AI, simulation, and deployment tooling, working closely with Robotics, AI, Electronics, and Mechanical teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on development near the robot, software testing in simulation and on hardware, and contributing to reliable, scalable platform software in a fast‑paced environment in Genova, Italy.

Qualifications

• Strong programming in C++ and Python with version control.
• Experience building, debugging, and maintaining non-trivial software systems.
• Knowledge of software engineering practices: testing, debugging, and code reviews.
• Hands-on with real systems and multidisciplinary teamwork.
• Professional English proficiency.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Experience deploying software from development to real-world deployments.
• Familiarity with robotics middleware and distributed frameworks (ROS 2, DDS, etc.).
• Experience with Linux, embedded Linux, RTOS, and hardware interfaces (EtherCAT, CAN).
• CI/CD, containers, deployment automation, and remote diagnostics.
• Simulation/HIL testing, telemetry, and data replay experience.
• Knowledge of cloud/edge computing and AI pipelines; teleoperation familiarity.
• Cybersecurity basics for connected products.
• Open-source contributions or robotics projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, test, and maintain software components for the humanoid robot platform.
• Build interfaces and tooling linking control, sensors, actuators, perception, AI apps, teleoperation, simulation, and data collection.
• Contribute to reliable configuration, startup, monitoring, logging, and diagnostic workflows.
• Investigate and resolve integration issues across software, networking, electronics, and mechanical subsystems.
• Develop automated tests and validation tools to improve platform reliability and reproducibility.
• Support software releases, deployment, upgrades, and validation on lab robots and pilot systems.
• Collaborate with Robotics, Controls, AI, Electronics, and Mechanical Eng teams on practical solutions.
• Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to shared engineering standards and code reviews.

Skills

C++/Python

Software architecture

English proficiency

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Hands-on with real systems

Robotics software experience

Problem solving

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Robotics / Computer Science / Computer Engineering / Automation or related field

Tools

ROS 2

YARP

DDS

gRPC

Zenoh

WebRTC

Linux

Embedded Linux

EtherCAT

CAN/CAN-FD

CI/CD / containers

Job description

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About Us

Generative Bionics is a deep-tech company building humanoid robot platforms to deploy human-centered Physical AI. We design intelligent, capable machines that work alongside people in real-world environments — developed in Genova, Italy.

Role

We are building a software infrastructure team to make our humanoid robot platform reliable, integrated, observable, and deployable as it evolves from research and prototypes into a real product. We are looking for a Robotics Software Engineer to develop the software building blocks that connect the robot’s subsystems and make them work together reliably. You will contribute to the integration of control, sensing, actuation, AI, teleoperation, simulation, tooling, diagnostics, and deployment workflows across our humanoid platform. The role is strongly practical and close to the robot. You will write and maintain production quality software, test it in simulation and on physical systems, diagnose cross-component issues, and collaborate with engineers from different disciplines to turn complex prototypes into dependable capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, test, and maintain software components for the humanoid robot platform;
• Build interfaces and tooling that connect robot control, sensors, actuators, perception, AI applications, teleoperation, simulation, and data-collection systems;
• Contribute to reliable configuration, startup, monitoring, logging, and diagnostic workflows for robot software;
• Investigate and resolve integration issues spanning software, networking, electronics, and mechanical subsystems;
• Develop automated tests, simulation-based tests, and validation tools to improve platform reliability and reproducibility;
• Support software releases, deployment, upgrades, and operational validation on laboratory robots and external pilot systems;
• Work closely with Robotics, Controls, AI, Electronics, and Mechanical Engineering teams to define and implement practical technical solutions;
• Produce clear technical documentation and contribute to shared engineering standards and code-review practices;

Requirements

• Solid programming skills in C++ and/or Python and versioning systems like git;
• Experience building, debugging, and maintaining non-trivial software systems;
• Good understanding of software-engineering practices, including version control, testing, debugging, and code review;
• Curiosity, ownership, and willingness to work hands‑on with real systems;
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary and fast‑paced environment;
• Professional proficiency in English;
• Availability to travel nationally and internationally is expected;
• Experience developing software for robotics, automation, embedded devices, industrial machinery, vehicles, medical devices, or other physical products;
• Experience bringing software from development into real‑world deployment, including validation, operational support, issue diagnosis, and iterative improvement;
• Familiarity with robotics middleware, communication technologies, and frameworks such as ROS 2, YARP, DDS, gRPC, Zenoh, WebRTC, or equivalent distributed component‑based systems;
• Experience with Linux, real‑time systems, embedded Linux, device communication, EtherCAT, CAN/CAN‑FD, serial protocols, or networked sensors and actuators;
• Experience working directly with robot hardware, laboratory test setups, electronics, motors, encoders, cameras, IMUs, or other mechatronic systems;
• Familiarity with CI/CD, reproducible builds, containers, package management, deployment automation, configuration management, or remote diagnostics;
• Experience with simulation environments, hardware‑in‑the‑loop testing, log analysis, telemetry, or data replay;
• Familiarity with cloud or edge computing, distributed systems, computer vision, AI/ML pipelines, or teleoperation systems;
• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles for connected products, such as authentication, authorization, secure communication, secrets handling, and secure software updates;
• Contributions to open‑source projects, personal robotics projects, or a portfolio showing end to end product development;
• Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Automation, Control Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience;

We Offer

• The opportunity to develop cutting‑edge wearable technologies at the intersection of embedded systems, sensing, biomechanics, and AI;
• An innovative, fast‑paced, and highly collaborative environment;
• Direct involvement in the design and development of products from concept to deployment;
• Exposure to multidisciplinary teams spanning hardware, software, AI, and product development;
• Competitive salary and benefits package (CCNL Metalmeccanico);
• Flexible and meritocratic startup culture focused on innovation and technical excellence;

Disclaimer

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants solely on the basis of merit and business needs, without distinction or discrimination based on gender, race, color, ethnic or social origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.