Robotics Software Engineer

Embedded/Robotics Software Engineer – UAV Systems

On-site | Italy

We’re supporting an innovative engineering team developing next-generation autonomous aerial systems for industrial, security, and advanced mobility applications.

This is a hands-on role focused on embedded software, flight systems, autonomy, and real-world UAV operations. You’ll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop reliable airborne platforms operating in demanding environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain embedded software for autonomous aerial platforms
• Customize and extend autopilot and flight-control functionality
• Implement features related to mission execution, telemetry, navigation, failsafe logic, and payload integration
• Develop software in C++ and Python for onboard and support systems
• Integrate communication pipelines and real-time telemetry systems
• Work with embedded Linux systems on ARM-based hardware
• Support simulation, testing, debugging, and hardware/software integration activities
• Contribute to software architecture, reliability, and operational safety improvements
• Collaborate with electronics, mechanical, systems, and AI teams throughout development

Required Experience

• Strong background in embedded or robotics software development
• Experience with autonomous systems, UAVs, or robotic platforms
• Strong C++ and Python development skills
• Familiarity with real-time systems and low-level software concepts
• Experience working with Linux-based embedded platforms
• Understanding of sensors, control systems, and system integration
• Comfortable debugging complex hardware/software interactions
• Experience with collaborative development workflows and version control

Nice to Have

• Experience with robotics middleware or autonomy frameworks
• Understanding of a major autopilot ecosystem (PX4/ArduPilot/Betaflight)
• Knowledge of onboard AI, perception, or computer vision pipelines
• Exposure to modern embedded compute platforms and high-speed communications
• Understanding of operational safety and certification-oriented development practices

Offer:

• Competitive salary
• To join a young dynamic team where you're continuously challenged
• Be part of the product team and opportunity to have significant input into development
• International culture