Software Architecture Senior Team Lead

Agile Robots SE is a high-tech startup based in Munich. Our mission is to bridge the gap  between AI and robotics by developing robotic systems that offer state-of-the-art full-body force sensitivity and world-leading vision intelligence. This unique combination of  technologies enable us to provide intelligent, easy-to-use, and affordable robotic solutions with safe human-robot interaction.

 

We are a dynamic and innovative software development company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology. We specialize in creating cutting-edge solutions that transform industries and redefine user experiences.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead the Software Architecture team responsible for system infrastructure, software architecture, and embedded firmware direction
• Define and evolve the architecture of large-scale robotics software systems across multiple subsystems
• Design and maintain core communication frameworks used across the robotics software stack
• Define robust interfaces between high-level software, embedded firmware, and hardware components
• Architect reliable distributed systems operating across multiple compute units in the robot
• Guide architectural decisions for real-time robotics software running on Linux-based systems
• Provide strong hands-on technical leadership in C++ and Python development, actively contributing to critical components when needed
• Review and evaluate merge requests, ensuring high code quality, maintainability, and architectural consistency
• Define and enforce modern C++ development practices, coding standards, and software design principles  for maintainable code
• Lead the architecture and integration of embedded firmware components interacting with the robotics software stack
• Support integration of complex robotic subsystems including perception pipelines, motion control, sensor interfaces, and distributed compute nodes
• Drive system-level debugging and performance analysis across software and hardware layers
• Create and maintain a light-weight CI/CD pipeline for regular releases
• Continuously evaluate modern tools, compilers, libraries, and software technologies to improve the development ecosystem
• Mentor and technically guide engineers within the architecture team and across the organization
• Maintain a strong hands-on presence in the codebase and technical discussions

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, or related technical field
• Extensive hands-on experience developing high-performance software in modern C++
• Strong Python programming skills used for tooling, infrastructure, or automation
• Deep understanding of Linux systems, including real-time environments and system-level debugging
• Proven experience leading or mentoring highly technical software engineering teams
• Experience designing large modular software architectures for complex systems
• Strong knowledge of networking concepts, distributed systems, and inter-process communication
• Experience integrating software with complex hardware platforms such as robotics systems, embedded devices, or real-time control systems
• Experience designing communication frameworks for robotics or distributed control systems
• Strong understanding of time synchronization, deterministic communication, and real-time data flows
• Comfortable debugging kernel-level timing issues and system-level performance bottlenecks
• Experience working with real-time constraints, lock-free programming, or high-performance concurrency models
• Experience reviewing complex codebases and maintaining high engineering quality standards
• Strong architectural thinking and ability to reason about large-scale systems
• Strong motivation to stay up to date with modern C++ standards, compilers, libraries, and best practices
• Excellent communication and leadership skills in English

Beneficial Skills

• Experience developing software stacks for humanoid robots or complex robotic platforms
• Experience with robotics frameworks or distributed robotics architectures
• Knowledge of robotics concepts such as kinematics, motion planning, perception pipelines, or control systems
• Experience with camera systems, sensor integration, or high-bandwidth data pipelines
• Familiarity with embedded firmware architectures and low-level hardware interfaces
• Experience building high-performance communication middleware for robotics systems
• Experience with modern C++ standards (C++17 / C++20 / C++23) and advanced language features
• Experience designing scalable infrastructure for robotics development environments
• Experience mentoring engineers and building strong technical teams

What we offer

• A dynamic high-tech company, combined with financial soundness and world-class investors.
• Join an interdisciplinary, international team with 60+ different nationalities in a collaborative work environment.
• Lots of development opportunities as we continue to grow.
• Challenging tasks and impactful projects alongside experts that enable professional and personal growth.
• Corporate Benefits Program covering health, mobility, and learning for 100€ net per month.
• Modern office facilities with a rooftop terrace overlooking Munich, free drinks & fruits, and regular company events contribute to a good working environment

About us

Agile Robots is a leading provider of AI-powered robotics solutions. By combining artificial intelligence and robotics, the company makes industries smarter, more flexible, and more efficient. 

Founded in Munich in 2018 by renowned robotics researchers from the German Aerospace Center (DLR), Agile Robots has experienced rapid global growth. Today, more than 3,500 highly skilled robotics and AI enthusiasts are employed worldwide. The company has one of the largest research and development teams in the AI and robotics industry. 

Agile Robots has built a unique portfolio; together with the subsidiaries BÄR Automation, Franka Robotics, idealworks, and Krause Automation, the company covers all areas of AI-driven robotics.

Find out more at: https://www.agile-robots.com/en/