Robotics Software Engineer

Avular; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation

Non-contributory pension

Travel cost reimbursement

Office in Strijp-T, Eindhoven

Job summary

Avular is seeking robotics software engineers to join the Autonomy team in Eindhoven. You will develop software for autonomous navigation, localisation, planning, and behaviour on on-board Linux systems, enabling advanced capabilities for driving and flying robots.

Collaborate with control engineers, document methods, and test against requirements. Ideal candidates have a Master’s or PhD in robotics or related fields and 3+ years in robotics. Linux, ROS2, C++, and Git experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in robotics, control systems or related field.
• Preferably 3+ years of professional robotics or control systems experience.
• Strong algorithmic background in 3D localisation, perception or path planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop software for localisation, planning and behaviour on the robot's on-board Linux computer.
• Work on core product development and create custom solutions for clients.
• Collaborate with control engineers and align with system architects.
• Document approaches and results and conduct tests to verify requirements.
• Analyse log files and ROS bags to verify features and perform root cause analysis.
• Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance robot autonomy.

Skills

Algorithmic background

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Documentation skills

Education

Master’s degree in Robotics/Control Systems

PhD in Robotics or related field

Tools

Linux

ROS2

C++

Git

Job description

We’re looking for Robotics Software Engineers to join the Avular Team!

At Avular , we’re seeking multiple passionate robotics engineers to join our Autonomy team, where you’ll develop software to power the autonomous navigation of our driving and flying robots. Your work will enable advanced localisation, planning, and behaviour capabilities for our robots. Your work will boost our robots' performance, harnessing the hardware's capabilities to drive the best possible solutions for our clients.

Develop andmaintain functionality related to localisation, planning, and behaviour running on the robot's on-board Linux computer.

Work on coreproduct development and create custom solutions to meet unique customer needs.

Collaborate with other control engineers and align your approach with system architects.

Document your approach and results, and conduct tests to verify software meets specified requirements.

Analyse log filesand ROS bags to verify your features and perform root cause analysis for reported issues.

Propose and implement innovative solutions to enhance robot autonomy

A Master’s degree or PhD inRobotics, Control Systems or a related field

Preferably 3+ years of professional experience in robotics or control systems

Strong algorithmic background, demonstrated in the field of 3D localisation, perception or path planning. Experience with camera-based localisation is a plus.

Experience implementing control algorithms on hardware

Experience with Linux, ROS2, C++ and Git

Familiarity working with larger software projects, managing dependencies, versioning and releases, deploying full systems

Excellent proficiency in both spoken and written English

Bonus: experience with Docker, unit testing, integration testing, CI/CD workflows

Bonus: experience in agile teams, with tools like Jira and Confluence

At Avular, work meets play in the best possible way. We’re shaping the future of robotics, and we want you along for the ride. Here’s what’s waiting for you:

Grow & Shine: Bring your vision and grow your career in a fast-paced, high-tech environment

We’ve Got You Covered: Salary based on experience level, A non-contributory pension scheme and travel cost reimbursement mean less stress and more focus on what you love

Share in Success: As part of our participation plan, you’ll benefit directly from the company’s growth

Play Hard: Game nights, Friday drinks, epic team events, and celebrations make our office more than just a workspace

Recharge Your Way: Enjoy 30 paid vacation days (plus national holidays) to unwind, explore, or simply relax

Fuel for Greatness: Savour the best coffee and fresh fruit to power your day

Innovation Central: Work at our beautiful office in Strijp-T, Eindhoven, a buzzing hub of forward-thinking companies and cutting-edge ideas

At Avular, we’re on a mission to revolutionise robotics: “With gorgeous tech, we accelerate the creation of mobile robotic applications that shape a brighter future for all.” From our home base in Eindhoven, we design the tech behind autonomous robots, crafting drones and driving robots from scratch.

Are you our new colleague?