Software Engineer — Software Platform & Middleware (Early Career)

3 мес. назад

GermanyEuropeJuniorOnsite

c++middlewaredistributed systemsdeveloper platformssystems software

Early-career software engineer role focused on developing core software platform technologies in C++ for next-generation mobility.

Build the Software Platform Powering Next-Generation Mobility is developing the software foundation for autonomous systems, intelligent machines, and software-defined vehicles. We are looking for an early-career Software Engineer to help advance our core software platform technologies, including Apex.Grace and Apex.Ida. This role is ideal for recent university graduates or engineers with 1–2 years of experience who are passionate about modern C++, distributed systems, middleware, developer platforms, and systems software engineering. You will work alongside experienced engineers on high-performance middleware, runtime systems, developer tooling, and software infrastructure used in safety-critical and real-time environments. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience buildin

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Robotics, or a related technical field
Strong foundation in software engineering and computer science fundamentals
Experience with modern C++ through coursework, internships, personal projects, or early professional work
Familiarity with Python or scripting languages
Experience developing software on Linux-based systems
Interest in distributed systems, middleware, runtime systems, or embedded software
Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Familiarity with Git and modern software development workflows
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Curiosity, ownership mentality, and eagerness to learn new technologies

Exposure to middleware or communication technologies such as ROS/ROS 2, DDS, shared memory IPC, or networking APIs
Familiarity with TCP/IP, sockets programming, or Linux system programming
Experience with CI/CD workflows and automated testing
Exposure to robotics, autonomous systems, or embedded software projects
Familiarity with build systems such as CMake or Bazel
Understanding of distributed systems concepts or real-time systems
Interest in automotive software, intelligent machines, or software-defined vehicles
Internship or academic experience involving systems programming or developer platforms

Contribute to the development and maintenance of core software components for products, particularly Apex.Grace and Apex.Ida
Help build software platform capabilities, middleware features, developer tooling, and runtime infrastructure
Support improvements in performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability across the platform stack
Assist in debugging and resolving complex software and system-level issues
Develop automated tests, CI workflows, and engineering tooling
Collaborate closely with platform, product, and applications teams to deliver production-quality software
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and software design activities
Learn and apply engineering best practices for modern C++ and systems software development
Contribute ideas and improvements to developer workflows and platform usability
Build foundational platform technology used in real-world autonomous and intelligent systems
Learn from highly experienced engineers working on technically challenging problems
Gain hands-on experience with middleware, runtime systems, and developer infrastructure
Engineering-driven culture with meaningful ownership, mentorship, and growth opportunities
Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities
International team working at the forefront of mobility software innovation