Senior Robotics Testing and Applications Engineer

About the role

Your Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and execute structured test plans for robotic components, modules, and fully integrated systems
• Validate functionality, robustness, and performance of software and hardware in real robotic platforms
• Develop Python-based test scripts, tools, and automation frameworks to improve testing efficiency and coverage
• Contribute C++ code when required for low-level testing, tooling, or integration support
• Analyze robot behavior and system performance, identifying root causes for issues related to kinematics, motion planning, control, perception, or hardware interaction
• Evaluate and debug complex robotic behaviors such as singularities, joint limit violations, trajectory instabilities, and configuration inconsistencies
• Work with URDF models, coordinate transformations, and robot descriptions to validate system correctness
• Support development and refinement of application demos, internal showcases, and customer-facing use cases• Collaborate closely with software, electronics, controls, and mechanical teams to reproduce issues and validate fixes
• Document test procedures, results, defects, and system performance in a clear and structured manner
• Contribute to continuous improvement of testing strategies, coverage, and automation infrastructure• Support field tests, prototype validation, demos and integration activities when required

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in robotics testing, applications engineering, integration, or system validation roles
• Strong hands-on experience writing Python for testing, automation, data analysis, and robot interaction
• Experience with C++ is a plus (especially for writing tests, tools, or interfacing with robot drivers)
• Solid understanding of core robotics concepts, including kinematics, dynamics, singularities, joint limits, URDFs, coordinate transformations, and motion constraints
• Experiencein  testing and validating software and hardware modules in integrated robotic systems
• Ability to design, execute, and analyze structured test plans — including edge case testing, regression testing, and real-world scenario validation
• Strong debugging skills across software and hardware layers
• Experience with Git, JIRA, and structured issue tracking workflows
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and system-level understanding• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English

Beneficial Skills

• Experience building and maintaining robotics application demos for internal stakeholders or customers
• Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines for robotics software
• Familiarity with motion planning frameworks and validation of planning outputs
• Knowledge of perception systems (cameras, LiDAR, IMUs) and sensor integration testing
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or simulation-in-the-loop (SIL) validation
• Familiarity with robotics safety concepts and validation procedures
• Experience supporting customer deployments or reproducing field issues
• Background in data visualization, performance benchmarking, or telemetry analysis
• German or Mandarin language skills

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/