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Senior Software Engineer – Embedded / Backend (ROS2) (Stockholm) - (all genders)

Remote, GER
Full-time
Permanent employee

About Us

STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments.


We’re focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today.

Your mission

You will develop and integrate embedded and backend software that runs on our unmanned systems. The work ranges from implementing ROS2 components to supporting hardware bring-up and testing.

Responsibilities

  • Develop embedded/back-end software modules for UAV systems

  • Implement ROS2 nodes, interfaces, and integration logic

  • Work on embedded Linux platforms and support hardware bring-up

  • Debug issues across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries

  • Support system testing and validation with hardware-in-the-loop in real life

  • Collaborate with Autonomy, Flight Controls, and Hardware teams

  • Contribute to clean, reliable code and clear documentation

Qualifications

  • Experience in C++ development for embedded or robotics systems
  • Solid background in ROS2 (nodes, topics, services, DDS)
  • Familiarity with Linux-based development
  • Understanding of sensors, communication protocols, and integration challenges
  • Experience with robotics, UAVs, or other mission-critical systems is an advantage
  • Hands-on mindset; comfortable testing on actual hardware
  • Nice to have experience of Computer Vision, Sensor Processing and NVIDIA Jetson 
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management experience
  • Native/ Full professional proficiency Swedish or Norwegian  language skills are a must have
  • You must be eligible for Swedish security clearance (Säkerhetsprövning) and be willing to travel to Germany and other European locations.

About us

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Due to the nature of our work in the defense sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.