Robotics Software Engineer - C++/Linux

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Robotics Software Engineer - C++/Linux

Are you an experienced Software Engineer with a background in Robotic Operating Systems, working with C++ and Linux? Do you live in the Lisbon area or would love the opportunity to live and work in Portugal?

If so, our client - an innovative "tech for good" start-up - is actively hiring for a position based in Lisbon to support operations across their EU and UK functions.

The Robotics Software Engineer, based in Lisbon, Portugal, will be responsible for:

Designing, developing, and testing software systems for advanced robots
Collaborating with electronics, mechatronics, and research teams in an Agile environment
Testing, debugging, and verifying written code
Travelling to field sites to support physical robots

To apply for this Robotics Software Engineer role, you should have:

A degree or master's in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent
Provable experience working with C++14 and Linux
Extensive experience with ROS1/ROS2 (Robot Operating System)
Familiarity with UML, microcontroller programming, embedded devices for robotics (e.G., NVIDIA Xavier/Jetson), Docker, Jira is beneficial

This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package. You will join a pioneering technology company with excellent career growth opportunities and profit share options.

To apply for this Robotics Software Engineer - C++/Linux role, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

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