Job Description
KTH Holding is managing a start-up project emanating from leading robotics research at KTH. Join us at the forefront of robotics innovation as we develop cutting-edge solutions for real-world applications. Our team focuses on automation, teleoperation, and innovative approaches to complex object manipulation. We are seeking a talented Software Architect to help shape and implement the software architecture for our robotic systems. This is a one-year contract position starting in January-March 2025 and located to KTH Campus.
As a Software Architect, you will lead the design and development of robust, scalable software systems that support our cutting-edge robotic technologies. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of software architecture for robotics, strong hands-on experience in software development, and a passion for working in a collaborative and fast-paced research environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the architectural design of software systems for robotic platforms.
- Develop and maintain scalable, modular software solutions for complex robotic systems.
- Collaborate with robotics researchers, hardware engineers, and other team members to ensure seamless integration of software and hardware.
- Oversee software quality assurance processes, ensuring high standards of code maintainability and performance.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of software development methodologies within the team.
Why Join Us?
- Work on state-of-the-art robotics projects.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- Opportunity to shape the future of robotics software.
Skills & Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Robotics, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in software architecture, particularly for robotics or embedded systems.
- Strong proficiency in ROS, Python, C++, and other relevant programming languages.
- Experience with designing and implementing scalable, modular software systems.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.
- Work permits for Sweden
- Experience with machine learning or learning from demonstration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with machine learning or learning from demonstration.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD, and automated testing frameworks.
- Prior industrial experience in robotics or automation software development.
About the company
KTH Holding is part of the innovation ecosystem at KTH supporting commercialization via investments in companies, innovation projects and intellectual property rights. The aim is to make research, new ideas and knowledge from KTH generate a positive impact in society. The investment portfolio comprises more than 60 companies in many technology fields and development stages. KTH Holding also works with innovation projects and managing validation and proof-of concept funding for such projects with the aim of building ventures
