Software & Controls Engineer for Humanoid Robotics

Join the build. Not the buzz. We don’t build apps, we build real hardware. Our team designs and develops humanoid robotsand the intelligent systems behind them, tangible technology that pushes boundaries and redefines what’s possible. This is where deep tech meets execution. Engineers, designers, and operators work side by side to bring complex ideas into the physical world: fast, focused, and with intent. If you want to take ownership, build what others only talk about, and be part of a team that turns prototypes into reality. Let’s build it! Location: Berlin · Start: Asap · Working model: On-site · Scope: Full-time Tasks Control & Locomotion: Design and implement control algorithms for humanoid/legged platforms — dynamic stability, agile locomotion, gait generation, and whole-body control (force/torque, inverse dynamics). State Estimation & Sensor Fusion: Build real-time state estimation and sensor fusion pipelines (IMU, encoders, force/torque, vision/LiDAR as applicable) to support balance and autonomy. Motion & Autonomy Foundations: Develop motion planning and navigation building blocks and optimize decision-making pipelines for real-world operation. ROS 2: Build and maintain ROS 2 nodes, APIs, and distributed software architectures — including hardware abstraction layers and clean interfaces. Hardware Integration: Collaborate with mechanical/electrical teams to integrate actuators, sensors, and power systems (Serial, I²C, SPI, UART, USB) and bring features onto real robots. Testing & Performance Tuning: Run system-level testing, debugging, and tuning on physical robots — focusing on robustness, safety, stability, and energy efficiency. Tooling & CI/CD: Develop tooling for data capture, visualization, simulation, and CI/CD (simulation + hardware-in-the-loop) to speed up iteration and increase reliability. Simulation & Sim-to-Real: Build simulation scenarios and synthetic datasets (Isaac Sim / MuJoCo / Gazebo) to improve sim-to-real transfer and coverage. Requirements Strong programming skills in C/C++ and Python Hands-on experience with ROS (1/2) and Linux in real robotics projects Solid understanding of robot kinematics, dynamics, control theory and reinforcement learning (model-based real-time control; MPC is a plus, not required) Practical experience with state estimation and sensor fusion (e.g., IMU, encoders, force/torque, vision/LiDAR depending on the system) Experience integrating sensors and actuators and working with common interfaces (e.g., Serial, I²C, SPI, UART, USB) Strong skills in debugging, testing, and performance tuning on real hardware High engineering standards: clean, reliable, maintainable code and end-to-end ownership from concept to deployment Benefits Room to Fail & Grow: We learn quickly, take responsibility and grow through real projects. We support your development with an additional learning day and an individual training budget. Room to Recharge & Massages: A relaxation area for rest, meditation or prayer, as well as regular office massages and mental health workshops for your well-being. Office Gym & Active Mind: Our small fitness area and ping-pong zone bring movement into everyday working life and promote focus, energy and creativity. Give Back to the Community: An additional paid day for social or environmental engagement – whether mentoring, volunteering or educational projects. Flexible Benefits Programme: Choose what suits your life: home interior, mobility, health, food or music subscriptions. Central Office & Deep-Tech Playground: In the heart of Berlin, you'll find modern labs, creative spaces, focus zones and a fully equipped kitchen with snacks, drinks and good coffee. Innovation thrives on diversity: we welcome applicants of all backgrounds regardless of origin, identity, or career path. If our mission excites you, we’d love to hear from you. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, skills can be learned and genuine motivation can’t. Sound like you? Let’s build the future together. Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow