C++ Software Engineer (Mobile Robotics / FTS)

Quick Facts

• Hybrid work model (up to 2 days per week mobile)
• Location: Ludwigsburg
• Focus: Mobile robotics / Driverless transport systems (FTS)

Description

Work in an interdisciplinary team developing software for driverless transport systems (FTS). The software controls both individual autonomous vehicles (FTF/AGV) and an overall fleet coordination system. The engineering approach emphasizes modern practices such as clear architectures, code reviews, automated tests, and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and design software architectures and interfaces
• Develop high-performance, robust software components in modern C++ (e.g., C++17/20)
• Implement new features and extend existing systems
• Integrate, test, and optimize software in simulation and on real installations
• Expand automated tests for simulation and real test environments
• Collaborate closely with internal teams and external project partners
• Actively shape the build and CI/CD environment
• Work on vehicle software (navigation, environmental perception, driving strategies) and on centralized/decentralized fleet coordination methods
• Contribute to areas such as navigation and localization, coordination algorithms, industrial logistics processes, and near-real-time distributed architectures

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a comparable field
• Very strong knowledge of modern C++
• Experience with Linux and/or Windows
• Secure use of CMake and common compilers (GCC, MSVC)
• Understanding of software architecture, build systems, and continuous integration
• Structured, independent, quality-oriented working style
• Willingness to occasionally test software on-site in an industrial environment
• Very good German and good English
• Advantage: knowledge in FTS/robotics/automation/logistics (not required)

Benefits

• Modern development processes and professional toolchains
• Flexible working hours with up to 2 days mobile work per week
• Company pension plan
• Corporate bike leasing
• Fitness and leisure offers
• Discounts with gastronomy partners
• Individual development opportunities