Engineering Manager for Robotics Software (m/f/d)

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Please note that the position is only available to applicants from Germany.
The language requirements for this position are: English - Fluent.
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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

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.

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.

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

• We are a group of robotics nerds without the lack of social skills, aiming to become one of Europe’s best teams in software development for mobile robotics
• We consist of 25 people from more than 10 different nations; the team you will be leading consists of up to 8 cross-functional experts from UI, UX, QA and robotics application engineering
• Your team closely collaborates with the "robotics core" team and directly reports to the company's CTO
• We value knowledge sharing, modern technology and flexibility in designing our daily work

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/or Managers

About the Company

Mobile robotics should enhance operations, not complicate them. NODE Robotics provides the tools to make that vision a reality. With our scalable software platform NODE.OS, businesses can integrate and manage mobile robots with confidence, efficiency, and ease. 

Built on proven technologies, our platform delivers reliable navigation, precise localization, and advanced fleet management capabilities. This allows companies to streamline operations, adapt to changing needs, and grow sustainably. 

Designed for seamless integration and intuitive usability, our solutions empower businesses to get the most out of their mobile robots – today and in the future. 

  

We're a mobile robotics software company based in Stuttgart, Germany. Our team brings together expertise from diverse fields, including robotics, AI, software engineering and industrial operations.

This is what drives us besides the joint vision for easy to use mobile robots:

• As a team, our goal is to constantly improve and grow. One way we achieve this is by placing a high value on feedback and knowledge sharing. We believe that through these practices, we can learn from one another and ultimately become better as a team. This belief is reflected in our use of formats such as code review sessions and development recaps, which allow us to share our insights and experiences with one another.
• We are a team of robotics enthusiasts, we strive for daily improvement in order to maintain the edge we inherited from Fraunhofer IPA, which is Europe's leading powerhouse in robotics. Our goal is to build upon our inherited legacy and push the boundaries of robotics technology even further. With our passion and dedication to this field, we believe that we can make significant advancements and contribute to the evolution of the robotics industry.
• Our goal is to revolutionize the use of mobile robots in the industry. To achieve this, we adopt a customer-centric approach that emphasizes building mutually beneficial relationships with our clients. By doing so, we are able to gain insight into their needs and preferences, which allows us to integrate their feedback directly into the development of our products. Ultimately, this approach ensures that our solutions are tailored to the specific requirements of our customers, thereby enabling us to deliver superior value and achieve long-term success.
• As a startup, we are able to capitalize on our major benefits of speed and agility. Our team embodies a culture where every single member takes full responsibility for their impact, allowing us to gain traction on a daily basis. This combination of speed, agility, and accountability is what sets us apart and allows us to thrive in the competitive startup landscape.

We make mobile robots easy to use.