Robotics Engineer

We’re looking for a Robotics Engineer to join a project building a full robotics stack for an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle), working directly on-site with our client. This isn’t a purely remote software role — we’re looking for someone comfortable across the full spectrum of robotics development: simulation, navigation, localization, behaviors, and tooling, while also getting hands-on with the physical robot in the field. Role requires working on-site in the Munich area, 3 days/week from the start.

Essential functions

• Contribute to the development of a full robotics stack, covering simulation, navigation, localization, robot behaviors, and internal tooling.
• Perform testing and tuning of complex navigation systems directly on the AGV, on-site.
• Work together with the client’s fleet manager on the robot’s perception stack.
• Diagnose and resolve hardware, networking, and embedded electronics issues on the robot in real time.
• Potentially manage a team and its resources as the project scales.
• Participate in the design and implementation of solutions for challenging customer and R&D problems.
• Travel for 1–2 week periods for on-site deployments when required.
• Pass on your passion for technology and professionalism to your peers.

Qualifications

• Strong experience (+4 years) with ROS or ROS2
• Strong experience (+4 years) coding in modern C++ (17+) and Python 3
• Working knowledge of networking and electronics (important for the field-facing side of this role)
• Experience with Docker / containerized applications
• Degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, or a related field
• Hands-on experience working with real robots (not just simulation)
• Can independently tackle mid-sized software development tasks across the stack (simulation, navigation, localization, behaviors, tooling)
• Are comfortable in technical discussions and can propose solutions
• Solid technical English, spoken and written
• Availability to travel for 1–2 week deployments when needed
• Are open to eventually taking on team/resource management responsibilities as the project grows

Would be a plus

• Full-stack development experience
• Experience with robotics simulation (Gazebo, NVIDIA Omniverse, or similar)
• System administration experience
• Contribution to open source projects
• An active membership of a robotics/tech community or have done public speaking on technical topics
• Good level of Spanish

We offer

• Opportunity to work on bleeding-edge projects
• Work with a highly motivated and dedicated team
• Corporate social events
• Professional development opportunities
• Well-equipped office

About us

Grid Dynamics (NASDAQ: GDYN) is a leading provider of technology consulting, platform and product engineering, AI, and advanced analytics services. Fusing technical vision with business acumen, we solve the most pressing technical challenges and enable positive business outcomes for enterprise companies undergoing business transformation. A key differentiator for Grid Dynamics is our 8 years of experience and leadership in enterprise AI, supported by profound expertise and ongoing investment in data, analytics, cloud & DevOps, application modernization and customer experience. Founded in 2006, Grid Dynamics is headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices across the Americas, Europe, and India.