Robotics Senior Developer / Software Architect

Siemens; Fatih; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Speaking up culture

Respectful workplace

Global environment

Remuneration package

Learning & development

Parental leave

Creche allowance

Share matching

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Siemens Turkey R&D is seeking a senior robotics software architect to lead the technical design of advanced robotics software solutions across planning, execution, and runtime.

You will drive scalable software layers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure code quality and architectural excellence. Proficiency in C++, Python, ROS 2 and related technologies is essential.

This role offers a global, innovative environment with opportunities for growth and travel.

Qualifications

• BSc., MSc., or PhD in Mechatronics Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong experience with C++, Python, CMake, and the design of multi-threaded and performance-critical software systems.
• Experience in API and software contract design (REST, gRPC, ROS 2, OPC UA, etc.), system integration, versioning strategies, and backward compatibility management.
• Experience with robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, trajectory planning, coordinate transformations, calibration workflows, and tool modeling.
• Experience with modern software deployment architectures, industrial edge computing, containerized applications, and GPU accelerated computing (CUDA) is plus.
• Experience leading technical design discussions, performing architecture reviews, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-functional technical alignment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Knowledge of and experience with Scrum and Agile development methodologies is an advantage.
• Very good command of English.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills.
• No restriction for travelling abroad.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical architecture and design of robotics software solutions
• Develop and maintain interfaces between planning, execution, and runtime systems
• Design and implement scalable software layers and platform integrations
• Drive code ownership, quality, maintainability, and technical excellence
• Conduct technical code reviews and provide architectural approval and guidance
• Collaborate closely with engineering stakeholders as the primary technical counterpart

Skills

C++

Python

CMake

Multithreaded systems

API design: REST/gRPC/ROS 2/OPC UA

Robotics fundamentals

CUDA

Scrum/Agile

English

Problem solving

Education

BSc./MSc./PhD in Mechatronics/Control & Automation/CS/EE

Tools

ROS 2

OPC UA

Docker

CUDA toolkit

Job description

We are the catalyst for the industrial world’s digital transformation. For more than 35 years, ground breaking technologies and business models engineered and developed by Siemens Turkey R&D department contributes to the global success of Siemens Our R&D activities focused on the fields of electrification, automation and digitalization, provides end-to-end support to our global customers on their unique digital transformation journey. We aim to increase our strength on solution and product development with world class SW development experts, with the vision to be the digitalization partner for our global customers. We need game changers like you, to bring the next level of smart manufacturing and infrastructure from mere concept to reality, develop tomorrow’s smart cities, and address the most critical digitalization challenges across a comprehensive range of industries.

What are my responsibilities?

• Lead the technical architecture and design of robotics software solutions
• Develop and maintain interfaces between planning, execution, and runtime systems
• Design and implement scalable software layers and platform integrations
• Drive code ownership, quality, maintainability, and technical excellence
• Conduct technical code reviews and provide architectural approval and guidance
• Collaborate closely with engineering stakeholders as the primary technical counterpart

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• BSc., MSc., or PhD. in Mechatronics Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven track record with 5+ years of professional software development experience
• Strong experience with C++, Python, CMake, and the design of multi-threaded and performance-critical software systems
• Experience in API and software contract design (REST, gRPC, ROS 2, OPC UA, etc.), system integration, versioning strategies, and backward compatibility management
• Experience with robotics fundamentals, including kinematics, dynamics, trajectory planning, coordinate transformations, calibration workflows, and tool modeling
• Experience with modern software deployment architectures, industrial edge computing, containerized applications, and GPU accelerated computing (CUDA) is plus
• Experience leading technical design discussions, performing architecture reviews, mentoring engineers, and driving cross-functional technical alignment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary engineering teams
• Knowledge of and experience with Scrum and Agile development methodologies is an advantage
• Very good command of English
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills
• No restriction for travelling abroad

What We Offer?

• Speaking up Culture
• Respectful Workplace
• Being part of a global work environment
• Attractive remuneration package
• Excellent recognition tools providing spot awards
• Learning & Development opportunities for both personal and professional growth
• Leave days for parents and a variety of flexible working models that allow time off for yourself and your family
• Creche allowance for mothers
• Share matching programs to become a shareholder of Siemens AG
• Remote working and remote living flexibility only for relevant positions
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Individual benefits are adapted to meet local legal regulations, the requirements of different job profiles, locations, and individual preferences.

At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow 's reality.

As Siemens we believe physical barriers are not related to potential. Only the potential matters to us. Therefore, we look forward to receiving applications from candidates with physical barriers and chronic illnesses. We support healthy relationships between candidates with barriers and their colleagues because we believe we can create differences together.

Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuating diversity and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.