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

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 enthusiasts, aiming to become one of Europe’s best teams in software development for mobile robotics. We value knowledge sharing, modern technology and flexibility in designing our daily work. We consist of 25 people from more than 10 different nations; the teams you will be working with consist of up to 8 cross-functional experts from robotics algorithms, UI, UX, QA and robotics application engineering. You will be reporting directly to the CEO of the company and work closely with 2 engineering managers on a daily basis. Application Process Personal Fit Call with Co-Founder - 30 Minutes Deep Dive Call on Relevant Experience - 60 Minutes On-Site Assessment Center - 180 Minutes Reference Calls with former Co-Workers and/or Managers

Location: Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, DE

Posted Date: 7/12/2025