Navigation Software Engineer (Robotics)

Location: On-site in Metzingen / Riederich, Germany

Company

hirify.global develops mobile robot and mobile manipulator platforms requiring reliable navigation in customer environments.

What you will do

• Integrate and debug third-party navigation solutions on mobile robot and mobile manipulator platforms.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of navigation software capabilities, configurations, releases, and limitations.
• Collaborate with navigation vendors by reporting issues, providing feedback, and following up on fixes and improvements.
• Develop software adapters connecting navigation systems, hardware interfaces, and fleet interfaces.
• Commission navigation on real robots, including map creation, localization tuning, trajectory validation, and recovery behavior.
• Analyze navigation failures and define commissioning and acceptance criteria for performance, robustness, safety-related behavior, and integration.

Requirements

• Degree in Robotics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related field.
• Solid knowledge of navigation, localization, SLAM techniques, and ROS 2.
• Experience with C++, Python, RESTful APIs, and Docker.
• Ability to debug complex software architectures, isolate issues, analyze root causes, and resolve problems using appropriate tools.
• Willingness to work with real robots, customer environments, and cross-functional teams.
• Good English communication skills required.

Nice to have

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in robotics, software engineering, or a related technical field.
• Understanding of VDA5050, fleet management, or multi-robot traffic concepts.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a software engineering department focused on real-world robotic systems.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and cross-functional teams.
• Work directly with robots in customer environments.