Software Engineer Senior

We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people's lives.

We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Robotics) to join our engineering team in Athens, Greece. In this role, you'll help design and implement core software powering next-generation intelligent audio, video, and control systems. You'll work on robotics-inspired components that bring spatial awareness, automation, and adaptive control to real environments.

This is a hands-on technical position where you'll contribute to C++ and Python systems, collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams, and mentor junior engineers as part of a collaborative, innovation-driven group.

This position is a hybrid position based in Athens, Greece.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Design and develop robust software modules in C++ and Python for real-time and distributed systems.
• Integrate robotics-inspired control and sensor fusion logic into scalable AV frameworks.
• Build, test, and maintain system APIs, interfaces, and automation pipelines.
• Work closely with architects and technical leads to deliver production-ready, high-performance components.
• Mentor junior engineers, promote best practices, and drive technical quality.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• 5+ years of experience in C++ (C++17 or newer) and Python.
• Strong foundation in ROS1/ROS2, control systems, or real-time robotics architectures.
• Experience with distributed or embedded systems and API-driven integration.
• Solid problem-solving, debugging, and system design skills.
• Team-oriented, proactive, and eager to explore new technologies.
• Preferred experience with one or more of the following:
• Experience with audio/video systems, real-time streaming, or AV networking.
• Familiarity with sensor integration, spatial analytics, or mechatronic systems.
• Knowledge of performance optimization for embedded or edge environments.

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