Your role
As an Embedded Software Developer, you develop and maintain embedded firmware for our robotic systems, taking full ownership from concept through to production-ready, documented code.
* Develop and maintain safety-critical embedded firmware in C/C++, following established MISRA coding guidelines
* Own features end-to-end: concept, prototyping, implementation, testing, documentation and maintenance
* Write and maintain safety-relevant documentation with the same priority as code, including software design specifications, impact analyses, and architecture documents
* Align with the hardware department on interface definitions and support debugging at the hardware/software boundary
Your experience and qualifications
* University degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or comparable field (or equivalent professional experience)
* At least 4 years of professional experience in embedded software development
* Strong proficiency in C/C++ for microcontrollers, with a commitment to clean, structured, and MISRA-compliant code
* Experience with RTOS (e.g., µC/OS, FreeRTOS), communication interfaces (EtherCAT, CAN, UART, SPI), and ARM Cortex-R platforms is a plus
* Proficiency in Linux environments, Python, and git-based workflows Experience working under a functional safety standards (e.g., IEC 61508, ISO 13849) is preferred
* Strong communication skills in English, German is optional
Why us?
Franka Robotics stands out as a financially stable and supportive workplace, committed to the growth and well-being of our employees. With a focus on development opportunities, we empower team members to take on challenging tasks and impactful projects, encouraging both professional and personal growth. We’re proud to host a diverse, international team based in a central location with excellent public transportation links, making it easy for employees to stay connected.
In addition to an engaging work environment, we offer a competitive benefits package that includes a company pension scheme, health insurance, and a childcare subsidy. We also believe in fostering a sense of community through regular company events, creating a workplace where our people can thrive both inside and outside of work.
About us
At FRANKA ROBOTICS - we build robots with ethics, which comes with great responsibility, creating state-of-the-art award-winning technology made to improve human lives and change our world for the better. Every day is filled with hard and exciting work, and the ability to take game-changing decisions from day one. We seek a hands-on mindset of those who strive for results, but enjoy the process of getting there.
Franka Robotics GmbH, formerly known as Franka Emika, is a fully owned subsidiary of Agile Robots SE. Agile Robots SE is an international high-tech company based in Munich (GER) with a production site in Kaufbeuren and more than 1900 employees worldwide.
We have great plans – we have great people
– Do you want to become part of our FRANKA ROBOTICS Team?