Lead Robotics Software Engineer

[ ABOUT US ]

Born from the labs of ETH Zurich in 2024, Duatic is for the restless and the brilliant who are ready to engineer the workforce of tomorrow. We are pioneering human-scale, dual-arm robotics by merging groundbreaking hardware with intelligent software - creating systems that don't just automate, but truly collaborate to solve global labor shortages. As a young, high-velocity startup , we trade bureaucracy for pure ownership . We are looking for ambitious engineers and PhDs eager to bridge the gap between leading-edge science and real-world impact. If you are ready to leave the safe path and build technology that defines a generation, join us at the ground floor.

[ OVERVIEW ]

We are seeking a mission-driven Lead Robotics Software Engineer to build our foundational ROS 2 software stack from the ground up. This is not a maintenance role; you will be the architect of the 'brain' for our advanced dual-arm robots.

You will own the high-performance C++ architecture , hardware interfaces , and core control loops that make our robots move, sense, and think. Working hands-on with the hardware team , you will be at the heart of our mission, defining the software standards and ensuring system-wide determinism , turning cutting-edge research into a robust, real-world product.

[ ESSENTIAL SKILLS ]

• 5+ years of experience in robotics software development or high-performance software engineering (advanced academic research/PhD counts towards this period).
• Proven track record in architecting and deploying complex software systems; you know how to build for reliability and scale.
• Deep expertise in developing robust, real-time software using ROS 2 and C++ .
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, testing, and node development
• Deep familiarity with Linux environments and collaborative software development using Git
• Experience with containerization (Docker) for development and deployment pipelines
• Solid understanding of robotics concepts (kinematics, control loops, sensor drivers)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment
• Solid communication skills in English

[ BENEFITS & CULTURE ]

• Build from Scratch: As the architect of our core robotics intelligence , your code will directly control advanced hardware and set the software standards for our next-generation robots - creating the robust digital backbone upon which all our AI and intelligence is built.
• True Ownership & Impact: See your work come to life from day one. As a foundational hire, your work will directly shape our technology and our company.
• Elite, Hands-on Team: Work in a fast-paced, high-performance environment alongside top robotics talent rooted in ETH Zurich research.
• No Red Tape: We're an ambitious, focused team driven by growth and excellence, not bureaucracy.
• Join our team in Zurich (CH) or Esslingen am Neckar (DE). We value in-person collaboration, most work is on-site, with some hybrid flexibility. Full remote work is not possible.