Staff Software Engineer, Robotics Platform (m/f/d)

About the Role

As a Staff Software Engineer on our Robotics Platform team, you will be a technical leader shaping the core of our autonomous systems. You will design and build the foundational software architecture that enables robust communication, high performance, and seamless integration across our fleet of unmanned ground vehicles.

This is a role for a systems thinker who thrives on complex technical challenges. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to establish best practices and create a cohesive, scalable runtime platform for our teleoperated and autonomous robots. Your work will directly influence the reliability and capability of technology that matters.

What You’ll Build

• The core software architecture for our low-level robotics platform, ensuring robust communication and optimized performance across distributed systems (TCP/IP).
• Best practices and design patterns for modular, scalable, and maintainable robotics software that other teams can build upon.
• Seamless integrations between software components, creating a cohesive and reliable runtime environment.
• High-performance, real-time systems capable of operating in demanding and mission-critical scenarios.
• A culture of technical excellence by mentoring other engineers in architectural principles and software craftsmanship.
• Robust and secure systems through rigorous testing, validation, and a deep understanding of system-level details.
• Clear technical documentation that empowers your team and accelerates the development of new capabilities.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, set engineering direction, and mentor cross-functional teams across software, hardware, test, and security disciplines. 

What You Bring

• 10+ years of professional experience developing low-level platform software (BSPs, bootloaders, kernels, device drivers).
• Strong C and Modern C++ programming skills, supported by production experience with real-time or safety-oriented operating systems like embedded Linux or QNX (including build toolchains like Yocto/Open Embedded or Buildroot).
• A profound understanding of modular software architecture, clean code principles, and designing for long-term maintainability.
• Hands-on experience building, debugging, and optimizing multithreaded, real-time, or performance-critical systems.
• A strong grasp of parallel and distributed systems, including low-level system profiling.
• Comfort and proficiency working in embedded environments such as Linux or QNX.
• Deep knowledge of system-level APIs (IPC, sockets, I/O) and communication protocols like CAN or Ethernet.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to lead technical discussions and collaborate effectively across teams.
• Familiarity with Bazel, zero-copy middleware, or lock-free programming is a strong advantage.

Please note: You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

What We Offer

Join a mission-driven European defense tech company at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can help shape meaningful technology, take ownership early, and grow with the business!

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Employer-supported pension contribution
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program, dog-friendly office, and relocation support where applicable

About Us

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual-use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life-or-death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem-solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual-use technology! 

ARX is an equal-opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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