Lead Platform Engineer
Summary
Own the architecture and evolution of Linux-based software platforms for robotics and defense systems, driving build infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and middleware integration for complex C/C++ and Rust applications across embedded environments.
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.
- Platform ownership: design, maintain, and improve the Linux-based software platform used across robotics and embedded systems projects
- Build systems: own and evolve native build systems, dependency management, packaging, and release processes for complex C/C++ and Rust applications
- Systems integration: work closely with robotics, embedded, and software engineers on system integration, software architecture, and communication layers
- Middleware expertise: develop deep expertise in communication middleware and distributed software architectures, including ROS 2, DDS, and serialization frameworks
- Embedded pipelines: support and optimize cross-compilation workflows, embedded Linux environments, and Yocto-based software delivery pipelines
- Engineering standards: establish best practices around software integration, testing, artifact management, and release engineering
- Experience: you bring at least 5 years of professional experience in systems engineering, software infrastructure, build engineering, or embedded Linux
- Language proficiency: you have strong proficiency in C/C++ and/or Rust, confident working within large native-code codebases
- Linux depth: you have a deep practical understanding of modern GNU/Linux systems, including architecture, networking, and performance analysis
- Build tooling: you're experienced with modern native build systems such as CMake, Bazel, or Ninja, and dependency management
- Middleware knowledge: you have a strong understanding of distributed software systems and communication middleware such as ROS 2 or DDS
- Education: you hold a degree in computer science or a related field – or equivalent hands-on experience that speaks louder than the diploma
- Embedded depth: advanced Yocto expertise, including custom layers, recipes, and BSP integration
- Real-time systems: experience with real-time Linux systems and performance optimization
- Domain exposure: familiarity with defense, aerospace, or other regulated software environments
- Real impact & ownership: Shape high-tech defense systems and take responsibility from day one.
- Mission driven environment: Work on technologies that matter for European security
and sovereignty. - Competitive package: Competitive salary, EGYM Wellpass, corporate benefits, and equity options aligned with role and level.
- Deep tech environment: Get hands-on experience with cutting-edge drone technology and real operational use cases.
- Grow fast: Steep learning curve for juniors, strategic influence and leadership opportunities for seniors.
- Startup mindset meets defence innovation: flat hierarchies, fast decisions, and space for your ideas.
- Flexibility: Flexible hours, remote options, and relocation support.
- Strong team: International, driven colleagues and a culture built on exchange, trust, and shared success.