In the Robot Core Software department, you’ll build the unified software framework that powers real-time control and operation across all NEURA robots, including collaborative arms, mobile manipulators and humanoids. From the hardware and simulation layer to whole-body control, motion planning and robot communication, you’ll create high-quality, reliable software with intuitive interfaces that let users focus on the task at hand. You’ll work closely with AI, hardware and product teams, and your code will run on real robots. If you want to stay at the forefront of robotics and solve hard problems where software meets the physical world, the Robot Core Software department is the place for you.
Software Engineer - DDS expert (human)
Neura Robotics • Riederich
Robot Core Software
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Full-time
Riederich
from today
Your mission & challenges
A software developer for DDS-based middleware in robotics is responsible for designing, developing, and leading the core middleware communication systems that enable seamless, real-time interaction between robotic components, IoT devices, and higher-level software. The role demands expertise in C++, Python, ROS/ROS2, FastDDS or other DDS implementations, and strong knowledge of real-time communication protocols as well as hands-on experience with robots and IoT devices.
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Architect and implement DDS-based middleware, ensuring robust, scalable, and real-time data exchange for robotic and IoT systems.
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Design, develop, and optimize core frameworks and software libraries for middleware infrastructure, supporting autonomy, perception, and control subsystems.
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Mentor a team of engineers, promoting best practices in software development and integration for robotics.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams (hardware, perception, controls) to define requirements, debug system-level issues, and achieve reliable distributed system performance.
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Manage integration and deployment of middleware frameworks such as ROS/ROS2 with DDS (e.g., FastDDS), ensuring compatibility and real-time QoS.
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Contribute to toolchains and CI/CD pipelines for rapid development, testing, and release of robotic middleware solutions.
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Evaluate and select appropriate industrial protocols for communication (MQTT, OPC-UA, DDS) depending on system requirements like latency, reliability, and scalability.
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Advanced proficiency in C++ and Python for system development and infrastructure scripting.
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Deep understanding of DDS (Data Distribution Service) and practical experience with a variant like FastDDS.
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Expertise with ROS and ROS2 middleware, including integrating custom DDS implementations as ROS2 backends.
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In-depth knowledge of real-time communication protocols and distributed systems in robotic and IoT domains.
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Significant experience working directly with robots and IoT device integration, including sensor and actuator frameworks.
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Familiarity with containerization, CI/CD, and development workflow automation.
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Strong problem-solving and debugging abilities for multi-platform integration and performance optimization.
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Good to have: knowledge of cloud native microservices
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Experience with middleware performance tuning and QoS policy management in DDS.
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Knowledge of security and access control in DDS-based robotic environments.
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Experience in industrial communication protocols and IIoT system integration.
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Leadership in high-performance team settings, especially in scaling and enabling development culture.
What you can look forward to
Creative Freedom and Agility
Enjoy a dynamic, self-reliant work culture with flat hierarchies, flexible hours, and 30 vacation days. Ideal for those seeking an inspiring professional setting, whether you're starting out or an experienced exec.
Passion for Winning
A passionate and highly skilled team of international experts aiming to redefine robot assistants.
Attractive Compensation
Enjoy a competitive salary package along with exclusive employee discounts.
One Team
Whether it's a summer party or company town hall meetings, we celebrate our successes together.
Professional Growth
Support for your personal and professional development.
Our values. The cornerstones of our success.
STRONGER TOGETHER
We are a team. We strive to achieve great things by promoting the success of our colleagues and partners.
PASSION DRIVES US
We strive for technological progress in order to give people back their valuable time for enjoyable activities.
MAKING A CHANGE
We strive to revolutionize the world of robotics by pushing the boundaries of technology every day.
TRUST AND HONESTY
We live a high level of appreciation through open communication and transparency.
WE SPEED THINGS UP
We do our best to always be two steps ahead. We achieve this through empowerment, freedom of action and personal responsibility.
WE ARE HUMAN
People are at the center of everything we do.
Our Location
Headquarters: Innovate in Riederich, Live in Metzingen and Stuttgart
Our headquarters in Metzingen and Riederich are the heart of our company. It's not just home to our offices, but also our production facilities, Academy, logistics, and Tech Labs—all working together to turn ideas into reality. Riederich itself is a small, peaceful town, just a kilometer away from Metzingen, a city with its own unique character. Metzingen is globally renowned as Outlet City, attracting visitors from all over the world. Here, you can enjoy exclusive designer stores in a relaxed and charming setting. The city also offers a variety of restaurants, cafés, and a down-to-earth Swabian coziness—perfect for unwinding after work.
Our application process
We ensure a transparent and efficient process and look forward to getting to know you during the application process.
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Unsere Mission
David Reger
Gründer und CEO
"Our goal was to develop the world's first cognitive robot that can work with people, learn from them and provide them with targeted support. And that is exactly what we have achieved. But there is much more to come!"
