Full-Time
Senior Software Engineer
Posted on 5/9/2026
KION Group
1,001-5,000 employees
Forklift, warehouse equipment and software solutions
Compensation Overview
$111k - $170.2k/yr
Atlanta, GA, USA
In Person
Travel up to 20% of the time.
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- Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field
- 8+ years of hands-on software development experience, with a strong track record in full-stack engineering
- Experience working in agile development environments, delivering incremental enhancements that drive customer value
- A passion for mentoring and leadership, fostering growth among engineering teams
- Expertise in modern web frameworks (Lit, Vue, React, Angular) and API development (REST, GraphQL, WebSockets)
- Proficiency in cloud-based architecture and experience with infrastructure automation (Terraform, GitLab, Kubernetes)
- Strong database skills in SQL and NoSQL technologies, with a focus on performance optimization and scalability
- Travel up to 20% of the time
- Design and develop scalable, high-performance software solutions for multi-tenant, cloud-based warehouse optimization systems powered by big data and AI
- Write clean, maintainable, and high-quality code, ensuring alignment to industry best practices
- Lead full-stack development, contributing to both front-end and back-end components using frameworks such as: Lit, Vue, React, Angular and services including REST, GraphQL and WebSockets
- Optimize database performance, working with both SQL and NoSQL databases, and implement big data technologies for real-time analytics
- Drive automation and DevOps best practices, leveraging Terraform, GitLab, and cloud-based infrastructure to enhance deployment efficiency
- Collaborate cross-functionally with UX designers, product managers, and engineering teams to deliver seamless and impactful user experiences
- Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and innovation
KION Group supplies forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, and integrated automation technology, plus software to optimize supply chains. Its products work through direct sales or leasing of industrial trucks, automated storage and retrieval systems, and warehouse management software that move, store, and track goods. It differentiates itself with a multi-brand portfolio (Linde MH, STILL, Dematic, Baoli, Fenwick, OM, Voltas) offering end-to-end intralogistics solutions, spanning hardware, software, and services. Its goal is to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility in customers' supply chains through real-time, secure operations and ongoing digital transformation.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Wiesbaden, Germany
Founded
2006
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ZIKOO investment yields 70% YoY growth in AI pallet robots by 2026.
- GXO Épinoy pilot scales AI autonomous trucks using NVIDIA Omniverse.
- €500M bond at 4.125% funds rental fleet through 2031.
What critics are saying
- ITS revenue drops 3.9% to €8.272B in 2025 from volume declines.
- Weichai board control via May 2026 AGM redirects R&D to China.
- UgoWork batteries erode proprietary leasing revenues post-March 2026 approval.
What makes KION Group unique
- KION integrates Dematic automation with Linde forklifts for end-to-end supply chains.
- January 2025 NVIDIA-Accenture partnership deploys Physical AI in warehouses.
- Baoli brand combines European engineering with cost-efficient Jinan production.
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New elections for the supervisory board of KION Group. Apr 20, 2026 at 10:09 AM The KION Group AG will elect three new members to the Supervisory Board at its Annual General Meeting on May 28, 2026. The current members Dr. Alexander Dibelius, Kui Jiang, and Dr. Shaojun Sun have announced that they will not stand for re-election. This necessitates a new election to ensure shareholder representation on the Supervisory Board, as the company states. Successors with international experience. For the succession of the departing members, Dr. Ralf Krieger, Wang Decheng, and Jin Zhao have been nominated. These candidates bring international experience: * Dr. Ralf Krieger, born in 1964, is working as an independent management consultant. Previously, he served as Chief Financial Officer and was part of the management board of Freudenberg SE, a technology group with an international clientele, from 2011 to 2024. * Wang Decheng, born in 1978, has been the Deputy Chairman of Weichai Holding Group since July 2023. In October 2023, he additionally took on the role of CEO of Weichai Power. * Jin Zhao, born in 1985, has been the Deputy General Manager of Weichai Holding Group since 2025 and also leads the Weichai European Operations Center in Luxembourg.
UgoWork's lithium-ion batteries approved for integration with KION material handling equipment. Published: March 31, 2026 at 8:23AM EDT New compatibility expands energy options for Linde customers QUEBEC CITY, March 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - UgoWork(TM), a lithium-ion energy solutions provider specializing in the material handling industry, announced today that its lithium-ion battery solutions have been formally approved for use in Linde material handling equipment, part of the global KION Group and one of the world's leading manufacturers for forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, and a solutions and service provider for intralogistics. The company is represented in all major regions around the world through a service network spanning more than 100 countries. This approval allows Linde customers to integrate UgoWork's UL listed energy solutions alongside KION's existing battery offering, giving its customers flexibility in choosing the forklift power system that best supports their operational objectives. For material handling teams running multiple shifts and in cold/hot environments, the combination offers unprecedented throughput levels and extends the lifespan of battery investments. "Linde has a long-standing reputation for building robust, precision-engineered lift trucks, and our energy solutions are designed to complement that standard," said David Mucciacciaro, CEO of UgoWork. "This approval means Linde customers can count on our leading lithium-ion battery solutions that support the performance of their fleet while offering a clear path to efficiency, safety, and long-term cost control. We're very proud to be part of an energy ecosystem that lets customers choose which OEM solution works best for them." Following the recent appointment of its new CEO - an American leader based in the Midwest - UgoWork continues to accelerate its expansion across North America. Meet the team at MODEX 2026 in Atlanta, April 13-16, at booth C11983 to see what's next. About KION North America Supply chains must function reliably in the age of e-commerce, adapt flexibly to changing conditions, be energy and cost efficient and work in a resource-saving manner. KION focuses on these requirements. KION equips warehouses, transshipment points, production plants and other hubs of world trade with forklift trucks, warehouse equipment, intelligent automation and control software. We ensure an efficient flow of goods and a seamless flow of information that provides the necessary data in real time. We develop AI-based networks to control complex processes, coordinate the interaction of individual systems and manage the use of resources. Learn more at kiongroup.com. About UgoWork UgoWork is on a mission to eliminate energy waste in the material handling industry. We develop smart lithium-ion forklift batteries and charging infrastructure engineered for the real world: non-stop pressure, tough warehouse conditions, and constant changes on the floor. Beyond products, we address every energy challenge - from understanding power consumption and grid constraints to optimizing asset life and managing large-scale fleet transitions. We're vertically integrated, so we control the entire experience, from manufacturing to deployment to service, and training, including plug-and-play integration with your fleet and facility systems. UL Listed and OEM-approved, our solutions are proven safe and the easiest to use. From our base in Québec, Canada, we power some of the largest S&P 500 and Fortune 500 operations across North America - making lift truck energy one less thing to worry about. Learn more at ugowork.com. MEDIA INQUIRIES Jean-François Marchand Marketing Director [email protected] A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/00d80dba-67c6-4d8d-a7c1-4109bffec0cf NEWS RELEASE TRANSMITTED BY Globe Newswire Globenewswire
Kion demos physical AI at GTC. Kion presented two industrial applications of physical AI at the recent GTC 2026, which took place March 16-19 in San José, California. The demonstrations focused on autonomous material handling in operational warehouse environments and on safety-certified human detection for automated trailer loading. It was the next step of the strategic collaboration between Kion, NVIDIA, and Accenture, aimed at bringing AI and digital twins to the physical world in the supply chain, driving the integration of AI-driven perception, simulation, and fleet orchestration. These lighthouse projects mark a transition from simulation-based development to deployment in real-world operations. Kion uses NVIDIA's Omniverse platform and the MEGA simulation engine as well as a physical AI-powered digital twin and systems architecture pioneered by Accenture to create digital twins of customer warehouses, enabling virtual commissioning before physical installation. This approach allows scenarios to be tested under variable conditions, including safety-critical situations. "Our customers are facing increasing labor shortage and have a high need to increase operational efficiency. Kion solves this challenge with the use of intelligent automated mobile robots and AI-cameras in supply chain operations," said Rob Smith, CEO of Kion Group AG. "Our GXO pilot marks an important step forward in demonstrating how physical AI solutions deliver clear, tangible value for customers." Autonomous industrial truck at GXO Kion has deployed its first AI-supported autonomous industrial truck at a GXO Logistics warehouse in Épinoy, France. GXO, the world's largest pure-play contract logistics provider, is the leader in tech-enabled fulfillment managing outsourced supply chains, warehousing, and reverse logistics for leading brands across 27 countries. The site, which currently operates more than 200 manual trucks, serves as a pilot environment for Kion's physical AI. "We're focused on turning advanced AI into tangible value across our operations and this pilot helps explore what's possible for the future of supply chain," said Patrick Kelleher, CEO of GXO Logistics. Before deployment, the warehouse was mapped using spatial scanners and then converted into a digital twin. Now, the truck completes full end-to-end transport missions autonomously in a live warehouse. It detects pallets using AI-based ceiling and onboard cameras before transporting them to defined drop locations. Most importantly: it operates alongside warehouse personnel and manual forklifts - all without human intervention. Safety certification for human detection Kion is working with NVIDIA on a certification for a functional safety solution that relies on AI-based human detection in warehouse environments. The system uses NVIDIA's Halos foundation model, which detects and localizes humans and industrial trucks, and is fine-tuned with Kion's domain-specific data for intralogistics environments. The application is designed for automated trailer loading, a use case demonstrated at CeMAT Shanghai in October 2025. Kion's approach uses stationary cameras connected to an NVIDIA edge AI platform. A proof of concept at a live warehouse is planned for later this year. The demonstrations focused on autonomous material handling in operational warehouse environments and on safety-certified human detection for automated trailer loading. Synthetic data and edge case simulation Training AI models for safety-critical applications requires exposure to rare but plausible scenarios. Kion generates synthetic training data within virtual environments to prepare systems for so-called long-tail situations: events that occur with very low probability but must still be handled correctly. The virtual warehouse environment allows these scenarios to be simulated without disrupting live operations or requiring physical staging.
GXO Logistics has deployed its first autonomous industrial truck, powered by KION, at its facility in Épinoy, France. The pilot programme integrates AI-driven material handling into a high-volume warehouse environment to demonstrate improvements in cost savings, productivity, operational scalability and safety. The initiative is part of a strategic collaboration between KION, NVIDIA and Accenture to bring AI innovation and perception technology into real-world supply chain operations. GXO's operational environment serves as the proving ground for these technologies to move from simulation to commercial deployment. GXO CEO Patrick Kelleher and KION CEO Rob Smith discussed AI's role in transforming global supply chains at NVIDIA's GTC 2026 Conference on 18 March. GXO operates over 1,000 facilities totalling more than 200 million square feet globally.