Overview
Agile Robots SE is a high-tech startup based in Munich. Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI and robotics by developing robotic systems that offer state-of-the-art full-body force sensitivity and world-leading vision intelligence. This unique combination of technologies enables us to provide intelligent, easy-to-use and affordable robotic solutions with safe human-robot interaction. We are a dynamic and innovative software development company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology. We specialize in creating cutting-edge solutions that transform industries and redefine user experiences
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About The Role
Agile Robots SE is a high-tech startup based in Munich. Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI and robotics by developing robotic systems that offer state-of-the-art full-body force sensitivity and world-leading vision intelligence. This unique combination of technologies enables us to provide intelligent, easy-to-use and affordable robotic solutions with safe human-robot interaction.
We are a dynamic and innovative software development company dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology. We specialize in creating cutting-edge solutions that transform industries and redefine user experiences
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
- Dynamic high-tech startup combined with financial soundness and world-class investors
- Challenging tasks and projects for your professional growth, with an open-minded environment for creativity and personal development
- Corporate benefits program that covers health, sports, mobility, and language courses.- Great working environment in an interdisciplinary, international team
Requirements & qualifications
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field
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Minimum 5 years of experience in robotics testing, applications engineering, integration, or system validation roles
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Strong hands-on experience writing Python for testing, automation, data analysis, and robot interaction
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Experience with C++ is a plus (especially for writing tests, tools, or interfacing with robot drivers)
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Solid understanding of core robotics concepts, including kinematics, dynamics, singularities, joint limits, URDFs, coordinate transformations, and motion constraints
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Experiencein testing and validating software and hardware modules in integrated robotic systems
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Ability to design, execute, and analyze structured test plans — including edge case testing, regression testing, and real-world scenario validation
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Strong debugging skills across software and hardware layers
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Experience with Git, JIRA, and structured issue tracking workflows
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Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and system-level understanding• Excellent communication and documentation skills in English
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Experience building and maintaining robotics application demos for internal stakeholders or customers
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Experience with automated testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines for robotics software
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Familiarity with motion planning frameworks and validation of planning outputs
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Knowledge of perception systems (cameras, LiDAR, IMUs) and sensor integration testing
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Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) or simulation-in-the-loop (SIL) validation
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Familiarity with robotics safety concepts and validation procedures
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Experience supporting customer deployments or reproducing field issues
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Background in data visualization, performance benchmarking, or telemetry analysis
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German or Mandarin language skills
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