The Hardware Department is at the heart of developing our high-performance and innovative robots. It's in charge of designing, constructing, and optimizing the robot's physical components, including mechanical parts, sensors, and electrical systems. The team collaborates closely with other departments, like software development and product management, to ensure that the hardware aligns seamlessly with software and system requirements. This involves tasks like mechanical design and prototyping of components, using CAD tools and 3D printing technologies.
System Engineer for Humanoid Robots (Human)
Neura Robotics GmbH • Metzingen
This is where Artificial Intelligence comes to life
Metzingen
from today
Your mission & challenges
As a Robotics Software Engineer focused on system engineering, you will be the architect of the software that brings our robots to life. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating the low-level and mid-level software stack, ensuring seamless communication from the hardware Abstraction layer up to the application layer. Your work will be critical in creating a robust, high-performance, and scalable foundation for all robotic functionalities. You will work extensively with real-time communication protocols, robotics middleware, and high-performance C++ to build a cohesive and reliable system.
- Design and implement the complete software system architecture for our robotic platforms, ensuring modularity, reliability, and real-time performance.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in modern C++ (C++17/20) for the core robotics framework.
- Architect and manage the data flow and communication interfaces using ROS2 and its underlying DDS framework.
- Integrate various hardware components (actuators, sensors, compute units) into a unified software system.
- Collaborate closely with hardware, controls, and application engineers to define requirements and ensure seamless system integration.
- Develop tools for system diagnostics, monitoring, and performance profiling.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for system architecture, APIs, and communication protocols.
- Establish and champion best practices for software development, including version control (Git), continuous integration (CI/CD), and automated testing.
What we can look forward to
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, Mechatronics, or a related technical field.
- Professional Experience: 3+ years of proven experience in software development for robotics or other complex hardware systems.
- C++ Proficiency: Strong command of modern C++ (C++11 and newer), including object-oriented design, data structures, and performance optimization.
- Robotics Knowledge: Solid understanding of robotics fundamentals such as kinematics, dynamics, control theory, and sensor fusion.
- EtherCAT Experience: Demonstrable, hands-on experience implementing and debugging EtherCAT networks for real-time machine control. You should be familiar with concepts like CoE (CANopen over EtherCAT), distributed clocks, and master/slave configuration.
- Middleware Expertise: Proven experience with ROS2 and a deep understanding of the concepts behind DDS (Data Distribution Service).
- Experience with other industrial fieldbus protocols like CANopen or Profinet.
- Experience with real-time operating systems (RTOS) like QNX, VxWorks, or Linux with a PREEMPT_RT patch.
- Familiarity with simulation environments such as Gazebo or NVIDIA Isaac Sim.
- Proficiency in Python for scripting, automation, and testing.
- Experience in Developing and maintaining EtherCAT stacks and device configurations for real-time control of motors, sensors, and other hardware components.
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, access to the Udemy training platform, and more.
Contacts
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!"
