Senior Robotics Software Engineer (Ros1/Ros2)

Cb Talents; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model in Portugal

Job summary

MOV.AI is hiring a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to strengthen the ROS1/ROS2 stack and commercial deployments of its autonomy platform. This is a hands-on role focused on real-world robot deployments rather than research.

You will work on navigation, localization, and robot behavior in industrial and logistics settings, with a hybrid on-site/remote schedule in Portugal.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering robotics software for autonomous systems.
• Experience with ROS1 and/or ROS2 in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop robotics software for autonomous mobile robots.
• Assist ROS1 to ROS2 migration initiatives.
• Improve navigation, localization, and robot behavior.
• Increase system robustness and maintainability.
• Develop software across multiple platform components.
• Troubleshoot production deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robotics solutions.
• Support deployments in real customer environments.

Skills

Robotics software engineering

ROS1/ROS2

Navigation and localization

Linux

Docker

Production deployments

Tools

ROS1

ROS2

Docker

Linux

Job description

Senior Robotics Software Engineer (ROS1/ROS2)
Tagus Park, Portugal (Hybrid - 3 days on-site)
Full-Time

Join MOV.AI, an innovative robotics software company developing the autonomy platform powering the next generation of Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs). Their technology enables robot fleets to navigate, localize, and operate autonomously in complex industrial and logistics environments across Europe and beyond.

About the Role

MOV.AI is looking for a Senior Robotics Software Engineer to strengthen the robustness, reliability, and industrial readiness of its robotics software platform. This is a hands-on engineering position focused on real-world robotic deployments rather than research or theoretical algorithm development.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance robotics software for autonomous mobile robots.
• Support and contribute to ROS1 to ROS2 migration initiatives.
• Improve navigation, localization, and robot behavior.
• Increase system robustness, reliability, and maintainability.
• Develop software across multiple components of the robotics platform.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues in production environments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality robotics solutions.
• Support deployments of autonomous robots in real customer environments.

What You'll Work With

• ROS1 as the current production stack.
• ROS2 Navigation Stack running in Docker containers.
• ROS1 ROS2 bridge communication.
• Industrial AMR deployments in live customer environments.

What We're Looking For

• Strong experience in Robotics Software Engineering.
• Solid knowledge of ROS1 and/or ROS2.
• Experience with robot navigation, localization, and autonomous systems.
• Familiarity with Linux and Docker-based development.
• Experience deploying robotic systems into production environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building reliable industrial robotics software.

Why Join MOV.AI?

• Work on cutting-edge autonomous robotics technology.
• Join a highly skilled international engineering team.
• Hybrid work model in Portugal.
• Contribute to robotics solutions deployed in real industrial and logistics operations.
• Competitive salary and excellent opportunities for professional growth.