2549026 Boston Research & Development AI Staff Engineer Description We built Factory Agent in 2023 — the world’s first AI that reads, understands, and documents industrial control code. Now we need engineers obsessed with pushing AI into the physical world. This isn’t another chatbot job.

SDA sits at the intersection of AI and the physical world. We work with Henkel, Cytiva, Pepsi,  SEW-EURODRIVE and other global leaders to bring AI-powered intelligence to the factory floor. We’re opening our Boston hub to build a team of relentless engineers defining the next chapter of Physical AI.
]]> Responsibilities Own the AI stack. Ship to production. Lead the team.

01. Build LLM-Powered Industrial AI  — Design and ship AI microservices on Anthropic Claude / AWS Bedrock with real agent orchestration, tool use, and RAG at enterprise scale.
02. Architect the AI Platform  — Set technical direction on prompt engineering, agent design, evaluation frameworks, and model integration.
03. Ship the Frontend Experience  — Own the React + TypeScript interface thousands of industrial engineers rely on daily.
04. Lead & Grow the Boston Team  — Mentor engineers, run code reviews, build the culture. You’re the technical anchor for a fast-scaling team.
05. Go Deep with Customers  — Present to plant managers and CTOs at the world’s largest manufacturers.
06. Push the Boundaries  — Expand capabilities, prototype what’s next for Physical AI.]]> We offer Ground Floor in Boston — you’re not joining a team — you’re building one.
Global Enterprise Scale —Customers and Factories on every continent.
Equity in a Rocketship —We’re backed by top-tier VCs who don’t fund small ideas.
Built for Builders — flat hierarchy, fast decisions, flexible hours.]]> Basic Qualifications Hands-on LLM experience — tool use, function calling, RAG, prompt engineering, agent orchestration.
Experience with Anthropic Claude models or AWS Bedrock
Experience with AI agent frameworks — Griptape, LangChain, or similar orchestration libraries.
AWS-native — Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, EventBridge, API Gateway.
Leadership DNA — you’ve led small teams and know how to elevate everyone around you.
Startup velocity — you thrive in ambiguity, ship fast, learn faster.
Communication — explain transformers to a plant manager and factory automation to an investor.]]> Preferred Qualifications Industrial background — Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff, CodeSys or IIoT/MES
GraphQL fluency — consuming and designing APIs
German language skills (our roots are in Germany)
E2E testing with Playwright]]> permanent experienced full-time 5-7 AI Staff Engineer software_and_web_development it_software 2026-02-28T13:52:07+00:00 2377381 Garching near Munich Research & Development Permanent Employee Compliance Officer (m/f/d) Description At SDA, we are hiring a Compliance Officer responsible for managing and maintaining all compliance certifications and data privacy frameworks across our organization in close collaboration with our engineering and cloud infrastructure team. The successful candidate will lead our compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to international standards and regulations while supporting our cloud-first technology infrastructure.
]]> Responsibilities

  • Manage and maintain SOC 2, ISO 27001, and NIS2 compliance certifications 

  • Collaborate with technical teams on security controls implementation. Support automation and integration of compliance controls into cloud and DevOps workflows (e.g., AWS, CI/CD, IAM).

  • Oversee GDPR compliance and data privacy initiatives 

  • Develop and implement data classification frameworks and policies 

  • Coordinate with external auditors and certification bodies 

  • Monitor regulatory changes and assess impact on organizational compliance 

  • Develop comprehensive compliance guidelines and documentation 

  • Establish information security management system (ISMS) documentation 

  • Draft risk assessment and treatment plans 

  • Create training materials and compliance awareness programs

  • Collaborate with technical teams on security controls implementation 

  • Manage compliance incident response and remediation activities 

  • Manage vendor risk assessments and third-party compliance reviews  

    • ]]>     We offer

  • A mission no less than to work at the forefront of technology to improve productivity of mankind

  • A fast-scaling global deep tech company environment led by industry veterans, where your area of responsibility 
    grows with the company

  • Impact on the next level real-time control systems for Industrial Automation, Robotics and Motion Control

  • Opportunity to build a fully automated global B2B SaaS application based on latest cloud technologies

  • Collaboration with engineering teams of our technology partners (e.g. AWS, Bosch Rexroth, VMWare, etc.) on joint, new offerings

  • A competitive salary, based on a fixed compensation and a virtual stock option program

  • A permanent full-time position with 28 days of annual paid vacation

  • Flexibility in working hours and time to work from home

  • Flat hierarchies and short decision paths

  • We play the long game, which is why we consider recreation and exercise a priority. We have an in-office weightlifting station, several outdoor trails for running and biking nearby as well as shower and washroom facilities.

    • ]]>     Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree with strong information technology focus

  • Proven ability to translate compliance requirements into actionable plan (including technical)

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in compliance management 

  • Mandatory: Proven track record of successfully implementing and maintaining SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Hands-on experience completing multiple ISO 27001 certifications or audits as lead auditor, implementer, or equivalent role

  • Demonstrated experience with GDPR compliance and data privacy frameworks

  • Extensive experience writing and implementing ISO 27001-type policies and procedural documents 

  • Background in risk management and business continuity planning

  • Understanding of information security frameworks and controls 

  • Experience with data classification and handling procedures 

  • Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive

  • Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English

    • ]]>     Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree with strong information technology focus

  • Relevant certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor 

  • Strong knowledge of cloud technologies in general and AWS specifically

  • Knowledge of the AWS Well Architected Framework

  • Knowledge of the NIS2

  • Knowledge of the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA)

  • Background as an auditor

    • ]]>     permanent experienced full-time 2-5 SOC 2 ,ISO 27001,Compliance , CISA,CISSP,AWS,NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act other other 2025-10-07T13:54:48+00:00     434324 Garching near Munich Boston Research & Development Permanent Employee Initiative application (Full time) Description For this new world of Software Defined Automation, we build a team that masters both Cloud as well as real-time shop floor operations technology. Join our team with your high energy driven nature, interest in industrial manufacturing and motivation to push the boundaries from the cloud all the way to all moving things on the shop floor!]]> We offer
  • A mission no less than to work at the forefront of technology to improve the productivity of mankind.
  • A fast-scaling global deep tech company environment led by industry veterans, where your area of responsibility grows with the company.
  • Impact on the next level real-time control systems for Industrial Automation, Robotics, and Motion Control.
  • Opportunity to build a fully automated global B2B SaaS application based on the latest cloud technologies.
  • Collaboration with engineering teams of our technology partners (e.g. VMware, Bosch Rexroth, AWS) on joint, new offerings.
  • A competitive salary, based on a fixed compensation and a virtual stock option program.
  • A permanent full-time position with 28 days of annual paid vacation.
  • Flexibility in working hours and time to work from home.
  • Flat hierarchies and short decision paths.
  • We play the long game, which is why we consider recreation and exercise a priority. We have an in-office weightlifting station, several outdoor trails for running and biking nearby as well as shower and washroom facilities.
    • ]]>     permanent entry-level full-time lt-1 other other 2018-07-31T09:25:04+00:00     2502950 Garching near Munich Research & Development Permanent Employee Product Manager Description Join our Munich team for a front-row seat to the future of physical AI applications in industrial automation. As Product Manager for our cloud software solution, you'll shape products that power elite international customers at the forefront of Industry 4.0.

    This is your opportunity to define the next generation of industrial automation software, working alongside a world-class engineering team to bring cutting-edge solutions to market. You'll be at the intersection of cloud technology, AI, and industrial automation - one of the most exciting spaces in tech today.

    Perfect for ambitious product leaders who want to make their mark in Industrial Software and Automation Technology. If you're ready to work with the best, solve problems that matter, and grow your career at lightning speed in a collaborative, high-impact environment - this is your role.

    ]]>     Responsibilities

    • Market Assessment:

      • Conduct market research to identify customer needs and market trends.

    • Requirement Definition:

      • Collaborate with stakeholders/customers to gather and document detailed product requirements.

      • Create user stories and acceptance criteria to guide the development team.

      • Ensure requirements are aligned with the overall product strategy and business objectives.

      • Work closely with the engineering team to define product requirements and specifications.

    • Product Development Support:

      • Collaborate with the engineering team throughout the development process.

      • Provide ongoing support and answer questions to ensure the product meets defined requirements.

    • Product Release:

      • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth releases.

      • Assist in the development of go-to-market strategies and plans.

    • Go-to-Market Rollout:

      • Work with marketing and sales teams to enable and inform them about the product.

      • Develop training materials and conduct training sessions as needed.

    • Product Evaluation:

      • Monitor and evaluate the performance of newly released products.

      • Analyze customer engagement and feedback to inform future product improvements.

    • Support Plan Definition:

      • Define and implement support plans to ensure customer satisfaction.

      • Work with customer support teams to address and resolve customer issues.

    • Customer Engagement:

      • Engage with focus customers throughout the product lifecycle to gather feedback.

      • Ensure products not only solve customer problems but also delight and exceed their expectations.

    ]]>     We offer

    • Work with a team of industry experts in a leading company in industrial software automation.

    • Collaborative and innovative work environment.

    • Opportunities for professional growth and development.

    ]]>     Basic Qualifications
    • Education: Masters’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business with technical complementary subject, or equivalent experience.
    • Experience: Self-starter and self-motivator with 3-4 years of experience in product management, preferably in cloud software or industrial software/automation. Relevant internships or work experience will be considered.
    • Technical Skills: Understanding of cloud technologies and industrial automation, specifically PLCs. Familiarity with software development and deployment processes.
    • Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
    • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English required. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
    • Project Management: Strong project management, interpersonal, leadership, organizational and written/verbal communication skills required; ability to sell ideas and present strategies. Ability to manage multiple inbound and outbound projects simultaneously.
    ]]>     Preferred Qualifications
    • People leadership experience
    • Experience with product management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence).
    If you are passionate about cloud technology and industrial automation and have a keen interest in product management, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our journey in driving innovation in industrial automation.
    Application Instructions:
    To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in the Product Manager position at SDA.
    ]]>     permanent entry-level full-time Industrial Software and Automation ,PLC program_management project_and_program_management 2026-01-22T17:41:40+00:00     2516632 Boston Sales Permanent Employee Sales Manager (Senior) Description Responsibilities
    • Engage with key decision-makers like Principle Engineers and Directors of Engineering in large manufacturing companies, presenting the unique value of SDA’s solutions.
    • Understand and empathize with the challenges faced in PLC environments and articulate how SDA can alleviate these pain points.
    • Develop and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients, focusing on long-term partnership building rather than short-term sales.
    • Collaborate with technical teams to tailor presentations and demonstrations that resonate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    • Keep abreast of industry trends and competitor activities to position SDA as a leader in the field.
    ]]>     We offer
  • A mission no less than to work at the forefront of technology to improve productivity of mankind 
  • A fast-scaling global deep tech company environment led by industry veterans, where your area of responsibility 
     grows with the company
  • A robust remuneration package, comprising competitive compensation and a stock option program
  • Full empowerment and independence for your assigned areas of work
  • Flexibility in working hours and working closely with the CEO in Boston
  • Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
    • ]]>     Basic Qualifications  
    • 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in the software or industrial automation sectors.
    • Sales experience in a startup environment, ideally at a growing stage, demonstrating an ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic settings.
    • Previous experience as a Product Owner or in an engineering role is highly desirable, providing a deep understanding of technical product aspects and customer needs.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
    • A consultative approach to sales, focusing on problem-solving and adding value to the customer experience.
    • Ability to understand complex technical products and convey their benefits in a clear and compelling manner.
    • Willingness to travel extensively to client sites, fostering strong customer relationships and understanding their unique needs and environments.
    ]]>     permanent experienced full-time 5-7 b2b saas, start up, manufacturing, automation, sales, product owner international_sales sales_and_business_development 2026-02-03T01:23:58+00:00     2479242 Garching near Munich Research & Development Permanent Employee Senior DevOps Engineer (m/f/d) Description Software Defined Automation is an industrial deep tech software company that enables Manufacturing-as-Code through the creation of completely new degrees of freedom for the automated configuration, operation, maintenance and continuous change of production plants. We have set ourselves a great mission, targeting the resource efficiency of one third of the global value creation and energy consumption. Software Defined Automation is the enabler for AI based self-optimizing production, thereby reaching the next technological innovation step function in productivity for the world.

    For this new world of Software Defined Automation, we build a team that masters both Cloud as well as real-time shop floor operations technology. Join our team with your high energy driven nature, interest in industrial manufacturing and motivation to push the boundaries from the cloud all the way to all moving things on the shop floor!
    ]]>     Responsibilities
    • Own the operation and continuous improvement of SDA’s AWS-based production environment, ensuring reliability, security, scalability, and performance.
    • Design, build, and maintain infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code with strong focus on maintainability and automation.
    • Develop and operate robust CI/CD pipelines that enable safe, fast deployments and easy rollbacks across multiple repositories.
    • Lead cloud cost optimization initiatives, providing transparency and continuously improving cost efficiency without compromising stability.
    • Implement and maintain monitoring, logging, alerting, and incident response processes; develop and evolve operational, security, and reliability runbooks.
    • Ensure backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes meet defined RTO/RPO objectives.
    • Support ongoing ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIS2 compliance, including control operation, evidence collection, and audit participation.
    • Act as a strong partner to development teams, supporting daily operational needs and continuously improving the developer experience.
    ]]>     We offer
  • A mission no less than to work at the forefront of technology to improve productivity of mankind
  • A fast-scaling global deep tech company environment led by industry veterans, where your area of responsibility 
  • grows with the company
  • Impact on the next level real-time control systems for Industrial Automation, Robotics and Motion Control
  • Opportunity to build a fully automated global B2B SaaS application based on latest cloud technologies
  • Collaboration with engineering teams of our technology partners (e.g. VMware, Bosch Rexroth, AWS) on joint, new offerings
  • A competitive salary, based on a fixed compensation and a virtual stock option program
  • A permanent full-time position with 28 days of annual paid vacation
  • Flexibility in working hours and time to work from home
  • Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
  • We play the long game, which is why we consider recreation and exercise a priority. We have an in-office weightlifting station, several outdoor trails for running and biking nearby as well as shower and washroom facilities.
    • ]]>     Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree with strong information technology focusStrong DevOps experience on AWS leveraging Gitlab CI, Terraform, and SAM
  • Experience in operating production-grade software stacks in the cloud
  • Experience working with scripting languages to automate routine tasks
  • Experience with performance and log analysis
  • Strong sense of ownership, urgency, and drive
  • Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English
    • ]]>     Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree with strong information technology focus
  • Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) experience with operating a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution in production
  • Knowledge of the AWS Well Architected Framework, mainly Operational Excellence, Security and Reliability pillars
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience with 3rd party SIM and monitoring solutions (Datadog, Splunk, Sumo Logic)
  • Good understanding of virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes)
    • ]]>     permanent experienced full-time 2-5 cloud, software,CloudWatch,CloudTrail, WAF,IAM, KMS,Guard Duty,log analysis,AWS,SaaS software_and_web_development it_software 2026-01-07T15:48:41+00:00     1408201 Boston Marketing Permanent Employee Technical Sales Manager (m/f/d) Responsibilities
    • Engage with key decision-makers like Principle Engineers and Directors of Engineering in large manufacturing companies, presenting the unique value of SDA’s solutions.
    • Understand and empathize with the challenges faced in PLC environments and articulate how SDA can alleviate these pain points.
    • Develop and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients, focusing on long-term partnership building rather than short-term sales.
    • Collaborate with technical teams to tailor presentations and demonstrations that resonate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
    • Keep abreast of industry trends and competitor activities to position SDA as a leader in the field.
    ]]>     We offer
  • A mission no less than to work at the forefront of technology to improve productivity of mankind 
  • A fast-scaling global deep tech company environment led by industry veterans, where your area of responsibility grows with the company
  • A robust remuneration package, comprising competitive compensation and a stock option program
  • Full empowerment and independence for your assigned areas of work
  • Flexibility in working hours and time to work from home
  • Flat hierarchies and short decision paths
    • ]]>     Basic Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in B2B sales, preferably in the software or industrial automation sectors.
  • Sales experience in a startup environment, ideally at a growing stage, demonstrating an ability to adapt and thrive in dynamic settings.
  • Previous experience as a Product Owner or in an engineering role is highly desirable, providing a deep understanding of technical product aspects and customer needs.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a diverse range of individuals.
  • A consultative approach to sales, focusing on problem-solving and adding value to the customer experience.
  • Ability to understand complex technical products and convey their benefits in a clear and compelling manner.
  • Willingness to travel extensively to client sites, fostering strong customer relationships and understanding their unique needs and environments.
    • ]]>     permanent experienced full-time 5-7 b2b saas, start up, manufacturing, automation, sales, product owner international_sales sales_and_business_development 2024-01-31T13:53:03+00:00     1007848 Garching near Munich Research & Development Intern / Working Student Working Student / Internship Description Software Defined Automation is an industrial deep tech software company that enables Manufacturing-as-Code through the creation of completely new degrees of freedom for the automated configuration, operation, maintenance and continuous change of production plants. We have set ourselves a great mission, targeting the resource efficiency of one third of the global value creation and energy consumption. Software Defined Automation is the enabler for AI based self-optimizing production, thereby reaching the next technological innovation step function in productivity for the world.

    For this new world of Software Defined Automation, we build a team that masters both Cloud as well as real-time shop floor operations technology. Join our team with your high energy driven nature, interest in industrial manufacturing and motivation to push the boundaries from the cloud all the way to all moving things on the shop floor!

    ]]>     Responsibilities At SDA, we are hiring working students to work with our team to shape the future of software development for industrial automation engineers.


    • Join our development team in creating state of the art software development and collaboration tools for industrial automation engineers.

    • Support the development and testing of graphical interfaces to display industrial programming languages (IEC 61131-3).

    • Set up test environments and implement edge cases for rendering of graphical languages.

    • Support the implementation of demo systems for industrial fairs and customer sessions.

    ]]>     Basic Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical / electrical engineering, computer science or equivalent

    • Experience in configuring and programming of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) (e.g., Siemens, Codesys, Rockwell) using IEC 61131-3 graphical languages

    • (Optional) Experience with Python

    • (Optional) Experience with Front-End development (JS, TS, React, SVG)

    • Minimum availability of 12 working hours per week, preferably more (up to 40 hours for internship)

    • Partial on-site attendance at company office at TUM Campus in Garching Forschungszentrum required 

    • Self-starter mentality with excitement to relentlessly solve technical challenges 

    • Intercultural competence as well as strong communication skills (English is a must!)

    ]]>     working_student student part-time lt-1 software_and_web_development it_software 2023-02-09T16:52:50+00:00