Robotics Middleware Engineer (ROS 2 / C++ / Jetson)

Your mission

Some key points for the position we would need: 

• C++
  • memory management
  • multithreading (executors, callback groups; prefer lock-free where sensible)
  • error/exception handling (contracts, retries, watchdogs)
• ROS 2
  • evaluation and use of different middlewares (CycloneDDS, Fast DDS, Connext)
  • knowledge of data transfer and callback prioritization (QoS, executors, deadlines, liveliness, intra-process)
• Knowledge of other robotics frameworks (ROS 1, DDS native or custom solution, GStreamer, LCM/LCMS, ZeroMQ, etc.)
• NVIDIA Jetson
  • memory management (CPU/GPU, pinned memory, zero-copy)
  • HW accelerators (CUDA/TensorRT/VPI — orchestrating data flows)
  • sensor acquisition interfaces (CSI/MIPI, USB3, Ethernet, CAN, SPI)

Your mission will be several parts of:

• Design,  build , and  harden  the ROS 2 middleware  layer : message schemas, QoS profiles, routing, callback prioritization, dedicated executors by criticality.
• Make  data move  reliably   from   sensors  → fusion/ perception  → planning/ actuation : time sync (PTP/NTP), timestamps, clean frames/TF, rosbag replay for debugging.
• Realize  a  modular  and extensible  sensor  I/O & fusion  framework : drivers/bridges, message conversions, composable pipelines.
• Integrate  hardware components  on  Jetson / ARM : bring-up GNSS/IMU/cameras/LiDAR/radar, tune I/O buses (CSI/USB/Ethernet), manage power/thermals.
• Liaise   with  computer-vision and  acoustics   experts : expose stable interfaces, define latency budgets, and service contracts (topics, rates, QoS).
• Evaluate  and select middleware options  (DDS, transports, codecs, HW acceleration) under latency and reliability constraints.
• Keep   track  of the ROS 2/middleware  ecosystem  & best practices (executors, tracing, security, observability) and drive continuous improvements.
• Ensure consistently high quality of the overall detection & tracking pipeline: via end-to-end integration tests, embedded CI/CD, metrics, and alerting.

What you’ll work with

• ROS 2 (rclcpp, lifecycle, rosbag2, tracing), DDS (QoS profiles), C++17/20
• Jetson Orin/Xavier, CUDA/TensorRT, V4L2/GStreamer
• Embedded Linux, colcon, Docker/Podman, Git (PRs/reviews), CI/CD

Nice to have

• RT-preempt, cgroups/CPU pinning, DDS Security, GMSL/MIPI bring-up, CAN/UDP custom protocols
• Exposure to PX4/ArduPilot/MAVLink for autopilot interfacing (optional)

Your profile

• University degree in Computer Science, Informatics, Math, Physics, etc...
• Relevant experience with C++
  • Interesting framworks are for example: EIgen, Ceres, GTSAM
  • Rust is a bonus
  • Also great to have ROS(2), OpenCV
• Intrinsic motivation, willing to go the extra mile, attention to detail
• Outside of the box creativity, conceptional & systematic design thinking
• Fluent in English or German
• Nationality of a NATO member nation or close ally is a must
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain security clearance

Why us?

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.

About us

We are a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions. If you have a passion for cutting-edge innovation, and drive to use your skills to create next generation solutions, this is an opportunity for you!

What we do: We are developing solutions that enable computers and sensors to collaborate as teams, working together to address emerging security challenges. Our primary mission is to defend against AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale, such as drone swarms and other UXVs.

Who we are: Based in Munich, Berlin and Bordeaux/Toulouse we are rapidly expanding across Europe with plans to open more office hubs soon. We embrace a hybrid work culture - valuing the collaborations that happens in the office, while also empowering our team members to work remotely with responsibility and autonomy.