KION Group · 14 hours ago
Robotics Engineer, Software
Holland, MI, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$96K/yr - $128K/yr
8+ years expKION Group is a leading supplier of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, as well as integrated automation technologies and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains. They are seeking a Mobile Robotics Software Engineer to develop foundational software for mobile robotic systems and collaborate with engineers to drive technical innovation. This role also involves mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the strategic direction of robotics software initiatives.
IndustrialIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Development of foundational software for mobile robotic systems within a globally distributed team, dedicated to the Americas region
Demonstrate your skills in simulation, tooling, and platform management to ensure software scalability and use case handling through perception and configuration
Collaborate with fellow engineers, encouraging a culture of technical innovation
Contribute to the strategic direction of our robotics software initiatives
Architect and develop core C++ software systems for embedded onboard software, simulation, and deployment
Drive development of robust tools and frameworks for internal teams and robotic platforms
Drive technical direction in code structure, system design, and performance optimization
Collaborate with robotics, cloud, and systems teams on multi-functional efforts
Mentor and review work of junior and mid-level engineers
Define engineering best practices and contribute to technical roadmap
Deep expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20), STL, memory management, and performance tuning
Strong background in software architecture and large codebases
Experience with multi-threaded, distributed, or real-time systems
Proven track record in mentoring or technical ownership
Excellent understanding of Linux, debugging, and profiling tools
Ability to switch between C++, scripting (Python/Bash), and integration tasks
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional experience in C++ software engineering and robotics
Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2 or other robotics frameworks
Prior work in autonomous systems, robotics, or embedded environments
Familiarity with middleware (DDS, ZeroMQ, gRPC), containerization, and orchestration tools
Experience in system integration, hardware/software interfacing, or deployment pipelines
Experience working in fast-paced research and development environments
Strong mathematical knowledge. i.e., optimization, polynomials
Bachelors or Masters degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field (required)
Deep expertise in modern C++ (C++17/20), STL, memory management, and performance tuning
Strong background in software architecture and large codebases
Experience with multi-threaded, distributed, or real-time systems
Proven track record in mentoring or technical ownership
Excellent understanding of Linux, debugging, and profiling tools
Ability to switch between C++, scripting (Python/Bash), and integration tasks
Preferred
A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in research or innovation is a plus
Benefits
Career Development
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
Pay Transparency
Global Opportunities
Company
KION Group
The KION Group sells forklift trucks, warehouse technology and associated services from its seven brand companies around the world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2013-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Christian Harm
CFO
Christian Dreyer
Senior Director Business Transformation & Network Management
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