--- title: 'Software Engineer - Roboticist at Ekumen' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/software-engineer-roboticist-ekumen-munich-scr6as1xdgyf' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-21' --- # Software Engineer - Roboticist at Ekumen - **Company:** Ekumen - **Location:** Munich, Germany - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-09-07 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-21 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/ekumenlabs/e1c44d87-0236-48d3-9d42-05de4e126753 ## Job description #poweringyouringenuity  🚀 Our mission is to bridge top-level technology companies with engineering talent from across the globe. With presence in LATAM, USA and Europe, we empower companies by providing remote engineering teams of all levels tailored to the needs of each project. Our teams are passionate about technology and thrive on challenges. We value technical expertise and a willingness to learn new things. Each development is tailored to the needs of each project, so being passionate about learning and using new languages, tools, and frameworks is part of our DNA. Our software engineering teams focus on best coding practices to ensure readability, reusability, and scalability of our systems' designs and developments. We're looking for a Software/Robotics Engineer to join a project building a full robotics stack for an AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle), working directly on-site with our client in Munich. This isn't a purely remote software role, we're seeking for someone comfortable across the full spectrum of robotics development: simulation, navigation, localization, behaviors, and tooling, while also getting hands-on with the physical robot in the field. You'll work closely with the client's fleet manager, and depending on how the project evolves. Your role and responsibilities: - Contribute to the development of a full robotics stack, covering simulation, navigation, localization, robot behaviors, and internal tooling - Perform testing and tuning of complex navigation systems directly on the AGV, on-site - Work together with the client's fleet manager on the robot's perception stack - Diagnose and resolve hardware, networking, and embedded electronics issues on the robot in real time - Potential to manage a team and its resources as the project scales - Participate in the design and implementation of solutions for challenging customer and R&D problems - Travel for 1–2 week periods for on-site deployments when required - Pass on your passion for technology and professionalism to your peers - Be receptive and empathetic with your team and technical communities If you: - Are located in or willing to work on-site in the Munich area, 3 days/week from the start - Have strong experience (+4 years) with ROS or ROS2 - Have strong experience (+5 years) coding in modern C++ (17+) and Python 3 - Have working knowledge of networking and electronics (important for the field-facing side of this role) - Have experience with Docker / containerized applications - Hold a degree (BSc, MSc, or PhD) in Computer Science, Engineering, Robotics, or a related field - Have hands-on experience working with real robots (not just simulation) - Can independently tackle mid-sized software development tasks across the stack - Are comfortable in technical discussions and can propose solutions - Have solid technical English, spoken and written It'd be a plus if you: - Have experience with robotics simulation (Gazebo, NVIDIA Omniverse, or similar) - Have system administration experience - Have contributed to open source projects - Are an active member of a robotics/tech community or have done public speaking on technical topics - Have a good level of Spanish Join us to be part of a dynamic community where your skills and contributions truly matter! ## About Ekumen ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Ekumen is an international engineering company specializing in software development for robotics and extended reality, offering remote engineering teams and consulting services. - **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Grid Dynamics (Nasdaq: GDYN)) - **Headquarters**: Buenos Aires, Argentina - **Founded**: 2012 - **Founders**: Julian Cerruti, Guillermo Manzato, Patricio Reyna Almandos ## Core Business - **Primary industries**: Robotics software, Extended Reality (XR), IT Services and IT Consulting - **Target customers**: B2B – robotics startups, SMEs, and large enterprises; Fortune 1000 through Grid Dynamics parent - **Mission**: Bridge top-level technology companies with engineering talent from across the globe ## Products & Services - **Staff Augmentation Services**: Remote engineers integrated into client teams for short- or long-term projects. - **Consulting Robotics Services**: Solution proposals including team, technology, resources, budget, and timelines; building tailored teams. - **Simulation and Modeling**: Development of simulation environments for robotics testing. - **XR Solutions**: Extended reality software development. - **Tooling and Infrastructure**: DevOps, custom tools, and infrastructure for robotics stacks. - **Robot Software Stack**: Full-stack development from drivers to higher-level systems. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (acquired by Grid Dynamics, which has a market cap of ~$1.2B as of mid-2025, but Ekumen’s standalone valuation not disclosed) - **Key Metric**: Over 90 projects delivered; trusted by 50+ clients worldwide; NPS of 80.95%. - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Grid Dynamics (Nasdaq: GDYN) – parent company; originally worked with Willow Garage (creator of ROS). - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 22.3% YoY to 103 employees; expanding across 13 countries (Latin America and Europe). ## Competitive Advantages - **13+ years of deep robotics and XR expertise** with a strong ROS background. - **Remote-first model** with time zone overlap across Americas, Europe, and Middle East. - **Part of Grid Dynamics** provides a larger platform and resources for Fortune 1000 clients. - **All generated IP belongs to the client** – no retained ownership. - **High client satisfaction** with an NPS of 80.95%. ## Strategic Focus - Continue scaling engineering talent across Latin America and Europe for robotics and XR clients. - Deepen integration with Grid Dynamics to serve larger enterprise clients. - Maintain flexible engagement models (staff augmentation, independent teams) to meet diverse client needs. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values include collaboration, continuous growth, open dialogue, and proactive engagement. Rated 4.5/5 on LinkedIn (40 reviews) with high marks for career development (4.7/5) and work-life balance (4.4/5). - **Remote/Hybrid**: Fully remote company with flexible work hours; team distributed across 13 countries. - **Notable Perks**: - “Eku-Week” – additional paid time off between December 24th and 31st. - Profit-sharing bonuses and long-term incentive plan. - 100% cost coverage for English lessons. - Annual hackathon and company gatherings. - Inflation-based and performance-based salary adjustments twice a year. - Referral profit shares for successful hires. - **Engineering culture**: Emphasis on professional development through mentorship, technical training, and internal programs (Eku-Do roadmap). ## Sources 1. [ekumenlabs.com](https://ekumenlabs.com/) 2. [ekumenlabs.com/careers](https://ekumenlabs.com/careers/) 3. [ekumenlabs.com/about](https://ekumenlabs.com/about/) 4. [linkedin.com/company/ekumenlabs](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ekumenlabs) 5. 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