(Senior) Robotic Software Engineer (m/f/d) Teleoperation & Robotic Data Collection
Agile Robots SE Munich, Bavaria, Germany
Automation Machinery Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
Develop advanced teleoperation and shared-autonomy methods to collect high-quality robotic data for foundation model training. Integrate various hardware systems including VR/AR and motion capture with robotic platforms to ensure reliable real-time performance.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires a Master's degree in a relevant technical field and 2 to 5+ years of professional experience in robotics software engineering. Candidates must have hands-on experience with ROS2, Python, and learning-based robotics techniques.
Benefits
Full description
The AI Teams at Agile Robots is looking for a (Senior) Robotic Software Engineer (m/f/d) Teleoperation & Robotic Data Collection, who will build next-generation robotic teleoperation and data collection systems, enabling high-quality demonstration data for foundation model training, imitation learning, and Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models.
Your Responsibilities
- Teleoperation Methods: Develop AR-assisted, language-guided, and shared-autonomy teleoperation methods for large-scale robotic data collection.
- Shared Autonomy: Fine-tune foundation and deep learning models to support intelligent shared autonomy during teleoperation.
- Hardware Integration: Integrate VR/AR devices, motion capture systems, and teleoperation hardware with robotic platforms, ensuring reliable real-time communication and an intuitive operator experience.
- System Improvement: Improve the usability, robustness, and performance of teleoperation systems.
- Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with AI and robotics teams to translate research requirements into production-ready software.
Essential Skills
- Background: Master's degree in computer science, robotics, automation, electrical engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of formal training and professional experience.
- Professional Experience: 2 to 5+ years of professional experience in robotics software engineering.
- Robotic Integration: Hands-on experience integrating perception, manipulation, and teleoperation on real robotic platforms, including work with ROS2 and robotic software development.
- Programming: Working proficiency in Python for robotics software development, with familiarity with C++ considered a plus.
- Learning-Based Robotics: Experience working with Vision-Language-Action (VLA) models, imitation learning, deep learning, or robot foundation models.
Beneficial Skills
- Teleoperation Frameworks: Experience with GEllo or similar robotic teleoperation frameworks.
- Data Collection: Experience with egocentric data collection, demonstration recording pipelines, or data infrastructure for embodied AI and imitation learning.
- Motion Sensing: Experience with human motion capture, hand tracking, or motion retargeting.
- Immersive Development: Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine development for AR/VR applications.
- Systems & Deployment: Experience with SLAM, Docker, or cloud-based deployment.
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 SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich, Germany with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 3500 employees worldwide. Our mission is to bridge the gap between artificial intelligence and robotics by developing systems that combine state-of-the-art force-moment-sensing and world-leading image-processing technology. This unique combination of technologies allows us to provide user-friendly and affordable robotic solutions that enable intelligent precision assembly.
This is made possible by our employees, who bring out the best in each and every day with creativity and enthusiasm. Become part of this team and shape the future of robotics with us!
We are proud of our diversity and welcome your application regardless of gender and sexual identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, age, or disability.
