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

Munich (DEU), Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

What we offerWork in an international, agile team creating the future of autonomous systems
Grow your career in a expanding and ambitious engineering team
Build innovative products using state-of-the-art technologies in AI, robotics, and autonomy
Benefit from a steep learning curve and continuous development
Enjoy team events and a strong, collaborative culture

Your missionOwn the architecture and roadmap of our internal infrastructure tools and data platform
Design and operate centralized data pipelines aggregating data from multiple products (e.g. drones, IoT and robotics devices), ensuring reliable ingestion and synchronization at scale
Build and scale backend services, APIs (Python/Django), and storage solutions, owning them end to end in production
Drive performance, scalability, observability, and security across our backend systems
Lead greenfield projects from concept to production
Mentor engineers, lead design reviews, and help shape technical direction

Your profile5+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record of owning production systems
Expert Python skills and extensive Django experience
Proven experience building data pipelines in production (ideally Airflow) and strong SQL/PostgreSQL skills
Solid system design skills, including concurrency and asynchronous programming
Production 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 systems
Go or Rust
Experience building internal tools or developer platforms

What elseIntrinsic motivation, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving mindset
Creative thinker with a structured and systematic approach
Humble and collaborative — prioritizes collective success over individual recognition
High ethical standards and disciplined work ethic
Extra-curricular leadership or achievements are a bonus
Fluent in English
Successful 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.
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Technology & IT MySQL Project Management Python SQL Mid level full-time

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Senior Software Engineer (m/w/d) – Backend & Data Infrastructure role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at autonomous-teaming?
  3. Which of MySQL, Project Management and Python have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with MySQL, Project Management and Python.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
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I am interested in the Senior Software Engineer (m/w/d) – Backend & Data Infrastructure role because I can bring practical experience in MySQL, Project Management and Python, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes autonomous-teaming needs from this hire.

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