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About NODE Robotics
Join NODE Robotics, a fast-growing spin-off from Europe’s leading robotics institute, on a mission to revolutionize mobile robotics through intuitive, high-impact software. As an engineering manager, you’ll mentor and grow a high-performing engineering team, drive the delivery of cutting-edge features across robotics and applications, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence. Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to shape the future of human-robot collaboration while helping us scale internationally in one of the most exciting tech sectors.
Activities
1. Team Leadership & People Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing software engineering team. Conduct regular feedback meetings and 1:1s, support career growth, and create a culture of continuous improvement. Drive recruitment and onboarding of new engineering talent. Own the scaling and evolution of the team: assess skills, identify gaps, and proactively shape the team structure to meet current and future business needs.
2. Project Execution & Delivery: Ensure timely delivery of new features, bug fixes, and management of technical debt. Provide hands-on support through code reviews and design discussions. Foster engineering best practices and support high-quality software development. Continuously evolve and optimize engineering processes (e.g., CI/CD pipelines, value stream improvements). Facilitate agile practices to enhance team efficiency and collaboration.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with the CTO and Product Management to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of software across robotics, applications, and interfaces. Advocate for your team’s needs and help balance business urgency with long-term engineering health. Maintain strong visibility into progress, blockers, and team capacity.
Requirements
Demonstrated ability to grow and manage high-performing teams through mentorship, hiring, and team building (>3 years), ideally in robotics or related fields. Strong technical background in software development (preferably frontend development). Passion for building strong teams and delivering impactful products. Experience with agile methodologies and modern software development practices. Excellent communication skills and a hands-on, collaborative leadership style.
Bonus Points
* Experience in robotics or autonomous systems.
* Experience with startups.
* Familiarity with technologies like ROS2, C++, Python, TypeScript, and Continuous Delivery practices.
Team & Culture
We are a group of robotics enthusiasts aiming to become one of Europe’s best teams in software development for mobile robotics. We value knowledge sharing, modern technology, and flexibility in designing our daily work. Our team comprises 25 people from over 10 nations; you will work with up to 8 cross-functional experts from robotics algorithms, UI, UX, QA, and robotics application engineering. You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with two engineering managers daily.
Application Process
1. Personal Fit Call with Co-Founder - 30 Minutes
2. Deep Dive Call on Relevant Experience - 60 Minutes
3. On-Site Assessment Center - 180 Minutes
4. Reference Calls with former Co-Workers and Managers
About the Company
NODE Robotics provides scalable software solutions to make mobile robotics accessible and efficient for businesses. Our platform NODE.OS offers reliable navigation, precise localization, and advanced fleet management. Based in Stuttgart, Germany, our team combines expertise from robotics, AI, and software engineering to push the boundaries of mobile robotics technology. We value feedback, knowledge sharing, and a customer-centric approach to develop tailored solutions that deliver long-term value. As a startup, we leverage speed, agility, and accountability to thrive in a competitive landscape. Our goal is to revolutionize mobile robots in industry by making them easy to use and integrate.
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