Robotics Senior Motion Planning Engineer

Siemens Mobility; Fatih; On-site; TRY 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Speaking up Culture

Respectful Workplace

Global work environment

Remuneration package

Learning & Development

Job summary

Siemens is seeking a robotics software engineer to design and implement collision avoidance, motion planning, and trajectory optimization for advanced robotic systems in R&D. You will work across multidisciplinary teams to translate concepts into robust software.

The role requires 5+ years in software for robotics, strong C++ expertise, knowledge of MoveIt/ROS2, real-time systems, and English proficiency. Travel flexibility is expected; remote work is limited to eligible positions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of professional software development in robotics.
• Proven experience with robotics and motion planning algorithms; collision detection and feasibility assessment.
• Strong C++ software development, real-time systems, multi-threading, profiling and optimization.
• Experience with robotics middleware and motion planning frameworks (MoveIt, OMPL, ROS/ROS 2).
• Familiarity with robotics simulation and digital validation environments (Gazebo, MuJoCo, Isaac Sim).
• Excellent English communication and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop collision detection and avoidance for robotic motion planning.
• Develop redundancy resolution, trajectory generation, and optimization algorithms.
• Evaluate trajectory smoothness, feasibility, and reliability.
• Define kinematic solution strategies and motion execution options.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to Agile processes.

Skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

English proficiency

Travelling flexibility

Real-time motion planning

CUDA/GPUs (plus)

Education

BSc./MSc./PhD in Mechatronics or related

Tools

MoveIt

OMPL

ROS/ROS 2

Pinocchio

Drake

Gazebo

MuJoCo

Isaac Sim

GPU-accelerated computing

Job description

517494

11-Ago-2026

Foundational Technologies

Research & Development

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?

• Design and develop collision detection and avoidance capabilities for robotic motion planning
• Develop and optimize redundancy resolution strategies for complex robotic systems
• Implement singularity detection, avoidance, and recovery mechanisms
• Design and enhance trajectory generation and optimization algorithms
• Evaluate motion trajectory smoothness, continuity, and feasibility requirements
• Define, select, and validate kinematic solution strategies and motion execution options

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• BSc., MSc., or PhD. in Mechatronics Engineering, Control and Automation Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering/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 in robotics and motion planning algorithms, including sampling-based planning, optimization-based planning, trajectory generation, collision detection, swept-volume analysis, and motion feasibility assessment
• Experience in robot kinematics, inverse kinematics, redundancy resolution, null-space control, singularity analysis and avoidance, and joint and Cartesian motion constraints
• Experience in real-time and reactive motion planning, predictive control techniques, dynamic environment modeling, and high-performance computing for robotics applications
• Strong experience with C++ software development, performance optimization, multi-threaded systems, benchmarking, profiling, and robotics software frameworks and libraries
• Experience with robotics middleware and motion planning frameworks such as MoveIt, OMPL, ROS/ROS 2, Pinocchio, Drake, or comparable technologies
• Experience with robotic simulation and digital validation environments, including physics-based verification of motion planning solutions using tools such as Isaac Sim, Gazebo, MuJoCo, or similar platforms
• Familiarity with modern GPU-accelerated computing technologies and scalable software architectures for robotics applications is a plus
• 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 allowancefor mothers
• Share matching programs to become a shareholder of Siemens AG
• Remote working and remote livingflexibility only for relevant positions

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.