Are you a high-impact engineer driven to define the next era of robotics? Do you excel at spearheading the development of critical software components for advanced mobile robotic systems?
We're seeking a Mobile Robotics Software Lead (ROS2 / NextGen) whose expertise will directly influence our upcoming products for the Americas Region. Your deep experience across real-time control system development, robust modular software structures, simulation environments, and fleet orchestration will be pivotal. You'll not only drive innovation but also elevate our team through your direction and mentorship.
This position will be part of the Robotic Systems Development (RSD) team within the Central Technology Organization (CTO). CTO plays a key role in our organizational structure by bringing together technical expertise and innovation across the KION Group and its Operating Units. RSD explores the cutting-edge robotic technologies we develop and brings innovative solutions to life. Our diverse teams go beyond technology development, providing comprehensive solutions, services, and lifecycle support. We are dedicated to turning the CTO's vision into reality and empowering our operating units to deliver revolutionary solutions to our valued customers.
This position is located in Holland / Grand Rapids, MI area. This is a hybrid position (three days in-office and two days optional to work from home).We offer:
- Career Development
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits
- Pay Transparency
- Global Opportunities
Learn More Here: https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer
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The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $100,500 - 147,400 at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as work location, education, experience, knowledge, and skills.
Tasks and Qualifications:What You Will do in This Role:
If you are a seasoned C++ programmer for robotics with ROS2 knowledge and ready to step into a key leadership position, here is your mission:
- Lead the 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.
- Mentor and guide fellow engineers, encouraging a culture of technical innovation.
- Develop the strategic direction of our robotics software initiatives
Core Responsibilities:
- 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
What We are Looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field (required)
- A Ph.D. or equivalent experience in research or innovation is a plus.
Required Skills:
- 8+ years of professional experience in C++ software engineering and robotics.
- 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, team leadership, or technical ownership
- Excellent understanding of Linux, debugging, and profiling tools
- Ability to switch between C++, scripting (Python/Bash), and integration tasks.
- Hands-on experience with ROS/ROS2 or other robotics frameworks
Preferred Skills:
- 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.
Travel:
- Up to 30% (inclusive of domestic as well as international trips to Americas, EMEA, and APAC).
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What We Do
Looking to make your move? Then you’ve come to the right place! We are the KION Group, and the world of intralogistics is our home. Our solutions ensure the smooth flow of materials and information in production plants, warehouses, and distribution centers in over 100 countries.
We have around 41,000 employees who make a real difference, helping us to become who we are today: the biggest manufacturer of forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment in Europe, and one of the world’s leading warehouse automation providers.
Successful? We are, but it’s all down to the motivated, highly trained, and multi-talented people that work for us. Would you like to be part of an international, diverse team? We can offer you interesting jobs and exciting career opportunities in an innovative, rapidly-growing, and forward-looking industry.
With us, you benefit from numerous development opportunities in a globally active group, including the possibility of working at one of our locations abroad on a temporary basis.
No matter which of our sites you work at, the KION values—integrity, collaboration, courage, and excellence—shape our individual action and our collaboration with colleagues, managers, customers, suppliers, and applicants both nationally and internationally.
Who makes up the KION Group? With our international brands Linde Material Handling, STILL, and Baoli, as well as regional brands Fenwick and OM, we stand for exceptional technology and service expertise for forklift trucks and warehouse handling equipment around the world. Dematic expands the portfolio with its automated material handling solutions for intralogistics processes in warehouses, production, and sales
