Career at Duatic
Lead Robotics Software Engineer
Location
Zurich (CH) | Esslingen (DE)
Type
Full-Time
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
- MSc or PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, or Engineering (or equivalent expert experience)
- 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.