Senior Software Engineer (m/w/d) – Backend & Data Infrastructure

What we offerWork in an international, agile team creating the future of autonomous systemsGrow your career in a expanding and ambitious engineering teamBuild innovative products using state-of-the-art technologies in AI, robotics, and autonomyBenefit from a steep learning curve and continuous developmentEnjoy team events and a strong, collaborative culture Your missionOwn the architecture and roadmap of our internal infrastructure tools and data platformDesign and operate centralized data pipelines aggregating data from multiple products (e.g. drones, IoT and robotics devices), ensuring reliable ingestion and synchronization at scaleBuild and scale backend services, APIs (Python/Django), and storage solutions, owning them end to end in productionDrive performance, scalability, observability, and security across our backend systemsLead greenfield projects from concept to productionMentor engineers, lead design reviews, and help shape technical direction Your profile5+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record of owning production systemsExpert Python skills and extensive Django experienceProven experience building data pipelines in production (ideally Airflow) and strong SQL/PostgreSQL skillsSolid system design skills, including concurrency and asynchronous programmingProduction experience with cloud (AWS, Azure, or GCP), Docker, Kubernetes, and observability tools (e.g. Grafana)Ability to work independently, make sound technical decisions, and mentor others Nice to haveExperience with robotics or IoT systemsGo or RustExperience building internal tools or developer platforms What elseIntrinsic motivation, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving mindsetCreative thinker with a structured and systematic approachHumble and collaborative — prioritizes collective success over individual recognitionHigh ethical standards and disciplined work ethicExtra-curricular leadership or achievements are a bonusFluent in EnglishSuccessful candidates will be required to obtain security clearance Why us?Join us to shape the future of AI-driven defense!Do you feel that you fit the description, but don't think you fulfill all the criteria 100%? Apply to us anyway.   We look forward to receiving your detailed application via our online form. The world is changing. Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats. We are committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences. We are looking for passionate developers who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies. Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow