Senior Software Engineer, Project Lead – Embedded, Robotics

softgate

Senior Softwareentwickler leading customer projects in medical robotics development. Part of an agile team focused on quality and innovation in medical technology.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeErlangen • 🇩🇪 GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in C++ and modern software architecture while leading customer projects in the medical technology sector. Proficient in agile methodologies and project leadership, with strong communication skills in both German and English.

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C++ ProficiencyModern Software ArchitectureAgile MethodologiesProject LeadershipGerman Language Skills (C1)

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentProject ManagementQuality-Oriented WorkArchitecture Standards Development

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipStructured Work Approach

Tools & Technologies

DevOpsVisual Studio CodeAzurePolarionQNXLinuxFreeRTOSCopilot

Industry Keywords

Medical TechnologyAgile MethodologiesScrumKanban

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

You lead small and large customer projects from the technical side
Hands-on senior software engineer and role model within the team
Responsible for tasks and backlog items
Work in a structured, quality-oriented way
Actively contribute to the further development of our architecture standards
Open to market developments (e.g., AI) relevant to the software development environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Several years of experience in software development – ideally in the medical technology sector
Proficiency in C++ and the principles of modern software architecture
Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and tools (DevOps)
Experience in project leadership and leading project teams
Very good German skills (at least C1 level)
Very good English skills
Nice to have: experience with tools/software such as Copilot(s), Azure, Polarion, QNX, Linux, FreeRTOS, Visual Studio Code

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to contribute and help shape processes and products
Open corporate culture
Informal, first-name culture from day one
30 days of vacation
Corporate benefits
Targeted training & professional development
Flexible working hours & remote work
Ergonomic workstations
Free beverages
Team events
Employee profit-sharing
Underground parking for your bike or car
Bike leasing option
... and much more to enrich your workday!