Senior Software Engineer – Robotic Manipulation (PhD) At Star Robotics, we design, develop and manufacture autonomous robots for a wide range of real-world tasks. Our mission is to unlock new levels of efficiency by making robots operate and navigate smarter than ever before. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with a PhD and deep expertise in robotic arm manipulation to join our team. You will collaborate with a cross-functional engineering team to design, develop and integrate software solutions into our robotic products. The role In this role, you will mainly work on a project for a specific client focused on autonomous manipulation, as well as scanning of surfaces and unknown objects. You will be part of a multidisciplinary engineering team in a highly collaborative environment, full of technical challenges, where your ideas will have a direct impact on the final product.
* Design, develop and integrate software for autonomous robotic arm manipulation.
* Develop solutions for scanning and perceiving surfaces and unknown objects.
* Work on motion planning, control and integration of manipulators with perception systems.
* Test and validate solutions on real hardware.
* Collaborate closely with mechanical, electronics and software engineers to deliver robust solutions to the client.




* PhD in Robotics, Computer Science, Engineering or a related field (required).
* Proven experience in robotic arm manipulation.
* Strong experience with ROS 2 and Ubuntu.
* Advanced programming skills in C++ and Python.
* Ability to work autonomously, with a strong problem-solving mindset and a goal-oriented attitude.
* Fluent Spanish. Nice to have
* Experience deploying robotic applications on NVIDIA Jetson platforms
* Experience with NVIDIA Isaac ROS
* Experience with Universal Robots (UR) manipulators.
* Experience with MoveIt, cuMotion or similar motion planning frameworks.
* Experience with 3D perception, point clouds or surface reconstruction. Work environment This is an on-site position, as the role involves hands-on work with robotic hardware.

What we offer
* The opportunity to join a fast-growing technology company in the robotics sector.
* The chance to work on real autonomous robot products used in real-world environments.
* Collaboration with a cross-functional engineering team.
* A startup environment with opportunities to grow, learn and take ownership.
* Full-time position: 40 hours per week.
* Salary based on the candidate's experience.

📌 Senior Software Engineer (Comunidad de Madrid)
🏢 STAR ROBOTICS
📍 Comunidad de Madrid