Robotics Software Engineers in Germany
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Kusay T.
Last position:
Freelance System & Software Architect - DNA-Extraction Robot at QIAGEN GmbH
- System and software architecture for the QIA-symphony Connect DNA-extraction robot in Life Science / IVD automation.
- Designed features and control logic for extraction, pipetting, lysis and eluate modules using C++, PLC/ST (Beckhoff IPC / TwinCAT 3) and model-based concepts.
- Delivered ISO 13485-oriented requirements, architecture, unit/integration/regression tests and DHF/VEP/VER/TCL documentation.
- Used Polarion, Jira, Confluence, Azure and AI-assisted documentation to improve traceability and engineering efficiency.
Jozsef F.
Last position:
Project Management for the Installation and Commissioning of Robotics and Automation Systems at Amazon
- Managing projects on site
- Coordinating various stakeholders (Operations, IT, Maintenance, suppliers, service providers)
- Leading technicians and external contractors
- Planning resources, schedules, and budgets
- Quality, risk, and safety management
- Conducting daily status meetings
- Escalation management and problem-solving
- Maintaining project tracking, ticket systems, and KPI dashboards
- Materials and spare parts management
- Preparing reports and project status updates
Environment: Infrastructure, Logistics
Ehsan Z.
Last position:
Freelance Robotics Software Engineer at Independent Contractor
- Developed and deployed custom ROS2 nodes for real-time LiDAR-IMU fusion using R3Live++ on ARM64 hardware (Docker, CMake)
- Configured IMU, camera, and LiDAR drivers for proper data timing and formats to enable real-time 3D mapping with R3Live
- Built complete simulation stack for quadrotor UAVs: Ardupilot SITL + ROS2/DDS + Gazebo Harmonic + YOLOv8 detection
Gerald S.
Last position:
Robot Programmer at Boysen / Eftec
- Worked at Boysen Hungary in Nyiregyhaza for Eftec.
- Programmed Fanuc M-710IC/20L robot with integrated camera.
- Coated battery trays with PVC according to customer specifications.
- Optimized robot paths, camera analysis, and application parameters for reproducible coating quality.
Fabian S.
Last position:
ABB
- Handling of various components between feed conveyor, machine, discharge conveyor and, depending on the component, XZY palletizing and depalletizing with handling of intermediate layers
- Position recognition of parts using a robot-guided Sensopart camera communicating via PC interface with the robot
- Search runs during depalletizing for parts and pallet stack height
- Insertion of the part on two centering pins in the machine within a tolerance of <1.5 mm
- Complete 3D CAD simulation, offline programming, first configuration on site, full commissioning of the camera
- Profinet configuration to the PLC and gripper
- On-site commissioning at customer
Adithya B.
Last position:
Edge AI Software Engineer at Neura Robotics GmbH
- Deployed and optimized Vision-Language-Action (VLA) and diffusion policy models on NVIDIA Jetson Orin and Jetson Thor, meeting real-time inference latency targets for humanoid robot control loops.
- Built TensorRT engine pipelines (PyTorch → ONNX → TensorRT) with INT8/FP8 post-training quantization, calibration dataset design, and quantization-aware validation, reducing inference memory footprint by over 3× on Jetson without accuracy regression.
- Developed custom CUDA C++ plugins and CUDA Graphs for latency-deterministic, real-time policy execution – meeting hard runtime and memory constraints on embedded GPU targets.
- Developed an inference engine for VLA models on top of llama.cpp bringing different VLA policies under single runtime, packaging each as a single self-contained GGUF that needs no Python or PyTorch.
- Profiled and tuned GPU execution using NVIDIA Nsight Systems and Nsight Compute, identifying CUDA kernel bottlenecks, memory bandwidth saturation, and SM occupancy issues across Jetson Orin and Thor compute profiles for cross-layer performance optimization.
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Robotics Software Engineers statistics
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Experience
15 years
Position duration
1.7 years
Positions per freelancer
15
Top business areas
Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management
Top industries
Manufacturing, Automotive, Biotechnology
Bachelor's degree or higher
100%
Master's degree or higher
100%
Doctorate
25%
Certifications per freelancer
0
Most common languages
German, English, Arabic
Speak two or more languages
83%
Based on our profile pool as of 12 Sep 2026.
Daily rate distribution
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Average rates for Robotics Software Engineers in Germany
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Robotics Software Engineers experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Manufacturing (83%)
- Automotive (67%)
- Biotechnology (50%)
- Healthcare (50%)
- Information Technology (50%)
- Aerospace and Defense (33%)
- Telecommunication (33%)
- Advertising (17%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the role
What they build
Robotics Software Engineers design the software that makes robots perceive, decide, move, and interact safely. They develop control logic, navigation, motion planning, sensor integration, and communication between robotic subsystems. Their work can cover autonomous mobile robots, robot arms, service robots, warehouse systems, and production cells.
Typical deliverables include:
- ROS or ROS2 nodes, packages, and system architectures
- Motion-planning and navigation modules
- Drivers and interfaces for cameras, lidar, encoders, and grippers
- Simulation models, test environments, and deployment documentation
Core engineering skills
Strong professionals combine software engineering with robotics, mathematics, and systems thinking. They write maintainable C++, Python, or Rust code and understand real-time constraints, operating systems, networking, and hardware interfaces. They can translate mechanical, electrical, and product requirements into reliable robot behavior.
Relevant expertise may include kinematics, dynamics, SLAM, computer vision, sensor fusion, trajectory optimization, embedded Linux, Docker, Git, CI/CD, and cloud or edge deployment. Experience with Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MATLAB, or similar tools is valuable when development must be tested before hardware is available.
When companies bring them in
Companies often hire a freelance Robotics Software Engineer for a new robot platform, a demanding integration phase, or a temporary gap in an internal team. The need may arise during prototype development, fleet deployment, production-line modernization, or a migration from research code to a supportable product.
A freelancer is especially useful when a project needs a focused specialist without committing to a permanent role. In Germany, common settings include industrial automation, automotive suppliers, logistics, medical technology, and research-led engineering teams. Remote development can work well for simulation, architecture, and code reviews; commissioning and hardware debugging usually require on-site collaboration.
How quality is measured
Reliable robot software must work beyond a controlled demonstration. Strong engineers define measurable behavior, test failure modes, document interfaces, and make logs useful for diagnosing issues in the field. They also understand safety boundaries and know when software assumptions must be reviewed with mechanical, electrical, or safety specialists.
When assessing a professional, review shipped robot systems, the hardware and sensors involved, test strategy, and their role in deployment. Ask how they handled latency, unstable sensor data, recovery behavior, and changing requirements. Clear technical explanations and disciplined version control often reveal as much as a polished prototype.
Frequently asked questions
What clients ask us most about Robotics Software Engineers — answered in short.
A Robotics Software Engineer may deliver ROS2 packages, hardware drivers, navigation or motion-planning modules, simulation models, and deployment documentation. The exact scope depends on whether the project concerns a prototype, a production cell, or a deployed robot fleet.
A strong robotics software developer usually needs C++ or Python, ROS2, Linux, Git, debugging skills, and experience with sensors and actuators. Depending on the project, companies may also need expertise in SLAM, computer vision, kinematics, real-time systems, or industrial communication protocols.
A Robotics Software Engineer focuses on the software architecture and behavior connecting perception, planning, control, and hardware. A controls engineer typically concentrates more deeply on mathematical models, feedback loops, and controller tuning, although the responsibilities can overlap in smaller teams.
A robotics programmer is a good fit when a company needs specialist input for a defined platform, integration phase, or delivery milestone. Freelance support can also bridge a skills gap while a permanent team is being built or provide independent expertise during a difficult technical decision.
A Robotics Software Engineer can often work remotely on architecture, simulation, coding, documentation, and code reviews. Hardware integration, safety validation, and commissioning normally require access to the robot, so an arrangement combining remote work with planned on-site sessions is often practical.
A clear brief for a robotics developer should describe the robot type, sensors, actuators, existing software stack, target environment, and required behaviors. It should also state whether the work covers simulation, hardware integration, commissioning, documentation, or ongoing maintenance.
A capable robotics software engineer can explain design trade-offs, testing methods, failure recovery, and deployment constraints in concrete terms. Review examples of systems that reached real hardware, not only research demonstrations, and ask how the professional handled latency, noisy sensors, and changing requirements.
Many robotics software engineers use C++ for performance-critical components and Python for orchestration, testing, and data workflows. ROS2, Docker, Git, Linux, Gazebo, Isaac Sim, MATLAB, and vendor SDKs are common, but the right stack depends on the robot, safety requirements, and production environment.
The average hourly rate for Robotics Software Engineers in Germany is 98 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 780 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers working as Robotics Software Engineers in Germany, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 100% hold at least a Master's degree, and 25% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers working as Robotics Software Engineers in Germany have 15 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.
The most common languages among freelancers working as Robotics Software Engineers in Germany are German (100%), English (67%), and Arabic (17%).
The most common industries among freelancers working as Robotics Software Engineers in Germany are Manufacturing (83%), Automotive (67%), and Biotechnology (50%).
The most common business areas among freelancers working as Robotics Software Engineers in Germany are Product Development (100%), Information Technology (67%), and Project Management (67%).
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