Job Description

About the role

Your Responsibilities

• Manage complex software development projects in robotics using agile methodologies, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery
• Organize and facilitate meetings including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives 
• Translate business requirements and system-level specifications into well-structured, technically sound JIRA tickets with clear acceptance criteria
• Maintain and prioritize the product backlog in close collaboration with Product Owners and technical leads
• Track sprint progress, proactively identify risks and blockers, and ensure timely mitigation
• Ensure transparency of project status, dependencies, and risks toward stakeholders and management Coordinate cross-functional alignment between software, electronics, mechanics, and system integration teams Monitor milestones, release plans, and integration timelines to guarantee smooth system-level delivery
• Drive continuous improvement in processes, documentation quality, and development workflows
• Ensure that deliverables meet quality standards, validation requirements, and integration constraints

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Software Engineering, or related field
• Minimum 5 years of proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or Software Project Manager in an agile development environment
• Strong technical background in software development (e.g., C++, Python, embedded Linux, ROS/ROS2, real-time systems, distributed systems, APIs)
• Solid understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), CI/CD pipelines, version control, and software validation in hardware-integrated environments• Hands-on experience with JIRA, Confluence, and agile project management tools
• Proven ability to write clear, structured, and technically accurate work packages
• Strong organizational skills, ensuring that every team member clearly understands priorities, scope, and deadlines 
• Excellent communication and leadership skills in English• Strong risk management and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience working in interdisciplinary robotics or embedded systems environments

Beneficial Skills

• German and Mandarin languages are a plus
• Experience in AI, computer vision, motion planning, or real-time control systems, or exposure to those
• Experience scaling agile processes in growing engineering teams
• German language skills
• PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification
• Flexibility for business trips

What we offer

• A dynamic high-tech startup combined with financial soundness and world class investors
• Challenging tasks and projects for your professional growth, with an open-minded environment for creativity and personal development
• Coporate benefits program that covers health, sports, mobility and language courses
• Great working environment in an interdisciplinary, international team