What we’re looking for We're looking for a highly driven Senior Systems Engineer to own the architecture, integration, and evolution of the core software platform underpinning our robotics and defense-grade systems. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of systems engineering, software architecture, and platform integration, focused on Linux-based systems, native build infrastructure, and communication middleware. This is a technical ownership role where you'll ensure complex native-code applications build, deploy, and run reliably across every environment, from development to target hardware. The day-to-day <ul><li style="font-size:15px;">Platform ownership: design, maintain, and improve the Linux-based software platform used across robotics and embedded systems projects</li><li style="font-size:15px;">Build systems: own and evolve native build systems, dependency management, packaging, and release processes for complex C/C++ and Rust applications</li><li style="font-size:15px;">Systems integration: work closely with robotics, embedded, and software engineers on system integration, software architecture, and communication layers</li><li style="font-size:15px;">Middleware expertise: develop deep expertise in communication middleware and distributed software architectures, including ROS 2, DDS, and serialization frameworks</li><li style="font-size:15px;">Embedded pipelines: support and optimize cross-compilation workflows, embedded Linux environments, and Yocto-based software delivery pipelines</li><li style="font-size:15px;">Engineering standards: establish best practices around software integration, testing, artifact management, and release engineering</li></ul> You should apply if you <ul><li style="font-size:15px;">Experience: you bring at least 5 years of professional experience in systems engineering, software infrastructure, build engineering, or embedded Linux</li><li style="font-size:15px;">Language proficiency: you have strong proficiency in C/C++ and/or Rust, confident working within large native-code codebases</li><li style="font-size:15px;">Linux depth: you have a deep practical understanding of modern GNU/Linux systems, including architecture, networking, and performance analysis</li><li style="font-size:15px;">Build tooling: you're experienced with modern native build systems such as CMake, Bazel, or Ninja, and dependency management</li><li style="font-size:15px;">Middleware knowledge: you have a strong understanding of distributed software systems and communication middleware such as ROS 2 or DDS</li><li style="font-size:15px;">Education: you hold a degree in computer science or a related field – or equivalent hands-on experience that speaks louder than the diploma</li></ul> Nice to haves <ul><li style="font-size:15px;">Embedded depth: advanced Yocto expertise, including custom layers, recipes, and BSP integration</li><li style="font-size:15px;">Real-time systems: experience with real-time Linux systems and performance optimization</li><li style="font-size:15px;">Domain exposure: familiarity with defense, aerospace, or other regulated software environments</li></ul> What we offer <ul style="border:0px solid;font-family:Inter, '-apple-system', BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', 'Open Sans', 'system-ui', '-apple-system', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif, 'Apple Color Emoji', 'Segoe UI Emoji';font-size:14px;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:none;background-color:rgb(255,255,255);"><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:15px;">Real impact & ownership: Shape high-tech defense systems and take responsibility from day one.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:15px;">Mission driven environment: Work on technologies that matter for European security and sovereignty.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:15px;">Competitive package: Competitive salary, EGYM Wellpass, corporate benefits, and equity options aligned with role and level.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:15px;">Deep tech environment: Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge drone technology and real operational use cases.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:15px;">Grow fast: Steep learning curve for juniors, strategic influence and leadership opportunities for seniors.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:15px;"> Startup mindset meets defence innovation: flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:15px;">Flexibility: Flexible hours, remote options, and relocation support.</li><li style="border:0px solid;margin:0px;font-size:15px;">Strong team: International, driven colleagues and a culture built on exchange, trust, and shared success.</li></ul>

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