Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d)
The Mission
As a key member of our team, you'll operationalize, improve and troubleshoot our earth observation (EO) satellite constellation - directly contributing to refine our ability to monitor and respond to wildfires, helping to safeguard communities, preserve wildlife, and protect ecosystems worldwide.
What you’ll be doing
For our cross-functional software development teams, we're looking for someone who’s proactive, with a strong ability to understand the bigger picture while also diving deep into technical details & implementations.
Prioritizing reliability, automation, and long-term maintainability in all systems
Writing production-quality Python or Go code deployed on Linux system
Designing and implementing complex software systems for automated decision-making in aerospace and IoT contexts
Working with APIs, networking, and databases in operational environments
Building and maintaining CI pipelines and automated testing frameworks
Applying systems thinking to architecture, trade-offs, and problem breakdown
Contributing to code reviews and maintaining clean Git workflows
Relevant Skills
Shown practical experience in real-time mission critical autonomous software systems such as, but not limited to, aerospace, IoT, autonomous driving
Expertise in Software Architecture: Strong understanding and ability to design robust and scalable software solutions.
Practical experience building a scalable microservice architecture with an emphasis on reliability and availability.
Advanced programming skills (Python, Golang) and Git, Docker, Databases, Linux, Software Packaging
University degree in Computer Science, STEM/MINT, or equivalent
Strong problem solving capabilities
Familiarity with general software engineering principles and agile software development (think: “develop a concept, pitch it to your peers, implement a prototype, accompany the implementation, deploy to production, evaluate results, repeat”)
Fluent in English
Our Benefits
- Virtual shares for all permanent employees (VSOP=Virtual Share Option Program)
- Company pension scheme (bAV = Betriebliche Altersversorgung)
- Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24/7)
- Flexible working hours and home office option (including working from other countries)
- Corporate health benefit via Wellpass Subscription
- Free Deutschland ticket
- Discount on lunch meals
- Company bike via JobRad
- Modern office in Neue Balan with a wonderful pool and campus area
We Offer
Be part of the solution to climate change
Ambitious and entrepreneurial company culture with very high standards
Insights into the most exciting new technologies and business models
Competitive salary
A great remote/hybrid office culture, which allows you to be very flexible. Take care of your family? Late sleeper? Early riser? Prefer to work from outside from time to time? We can make all that work.