(Senior) Application Software Engineer (m/f/d) at Robco

About the Role at RobCo At RobCo, we develop AI-powered robotic systems that make industrial processes more autonomous, efficient, and scalable. Our Autonomous Manufacturing Platform combines modular industrial hardware with physical AI, enabling rapid deployment and continuous optimization in real production environments. With locations in Munich, San Francisco, and Austin, and backed by leading investors such as Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia, we are working to redefine industrial automation. At RobCo, we automate the ordinary, so humans can do the extraordinary. To achieve this, we are looking for an ambitious (Senior) Application Software Engineer (m/f/d) to help us establish RobCo as leading provider of automation solutions. Your Responsibilities - Integration & Interfaces: You integrate complex peripheral devices and interfaces (e.g., cameras, measurement and testing systems, controllers, ERP systems) into our robot cells for our customer projects. You develop, test, and maintain the necessary software integrations and ensure their reliable long-term operation in the field. - Standardization & Scaling: You establish standards for the universal integration of industrial peripherals into our ecosystem to enable seamless inclusion in our product, simplify processes, and efficiently handle recurring requests. - Holistic Project Work & Support: You run projects from the idea over a proof of concept to a stable customer solution. As a technical point of contact, you also support our field team with troubleshooting, either remotely or on-site. - Documentation & Knowledge Transfer: You document solutions comprehensibly, create how-tos for technicians, and ensure that acquired knowledge is readily available within the team. - Innovation & Consulting: You introduce new technologies and concepts, evaluate external components, and are not afraid to take unconventional paths to optimally fulfill both internal and customer requests. We're looking for someone who has: - You have a degree in Computer Science, Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable qualification. - You have excellent knowledge of Python and experience with hardware-level programming (e.g., in C or C++). - You have experience in integrating and controlling industrial equipment, ideally within an automation or robotics environment. - You find creative solutions where others give up, think in systems, have a hands-on mentality, and do not get caught up in theory. - You enjoy abstraction, clear and structured communication, and possess the ability to explain technical problems in a way that is easily understood by non-technicians. - You actively seek collaboration in cross-functional teams across departmental boundaries and gladly take on an interface role between different stakeholders. - You are open to on-site customer visits and find it exciting to deploy software in real-world environments. - You bring a passion for pragmatic and efficient problem-solving, a desire for pioneering work, and the drive to genuinely make things work. Why join RobCo? - Develop modular, software-defined robotics solutions with us that set new standards in automation. - Help us build robots equipped with state-of-the-art AI that perceive their environment, analyze data, and make intelligent decisions in real time. - As part of a very dynamic and fast-growing scale-up, you will take on responsibility from day one, drive your own projects, and see the direct impact of your work. - Flat hierarchies, open communication, and regular 360° feedback enable fast decisions and support your professional and personal development. - Work out across Germany in over 7,200 studios with our subsidized Wellpass membership. - Flexible working hours, a modern office, and—depending on the role—the option to work from home. - Regular team events—from relaxed beer & pizza nights on the rooftop terrace to shared experiences on ski trips or at Oktoberfest. About RobCo RobCo was founded in late 2020 in Munich and develops AI-powered robotic systems that bring learning and autonomy to industrial processes. The Autonomous Manufacturing Platform combines modular industrial hardware with a software architecture for physical AI, enabling rapid implementation, continuous optimization, and application-specific performance. Through a Robotics-as-a-Service model, RobCo helps industrial companies automate manual tasks while reducing operational complexity and risk. The company covers a wide range of industrial applications, including machine tending, palletizing, dispensing, and welding. RobCo operates in Europe and the USA, with locations in Munich, San Francisco, and Austin. The company is backed by leading global investors, including Lightspeed, Lingotto Innovation, and Sequoia. Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. At RobCo, applicants are selected regardless of ethnic origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. All decisions throughout the recruitment process are based solely on applicants’ qualifications, skills, knowledge, and experience, as well as relevant business requirements.