Platform Engineer

Location: Eindhoven (Strijp-T) | Hours: 40 hours per week | Employment type: Direct employment We're looking for a Platform Engineer to join the Avular Team! At Avular, we are looking for a hands-on and pragmatic Platform Engineer to strengthen our software organisation. Here you will own the "software factory" behind our robots: the CI/CD pipelines, self-hosted build runners, package registries and supply-chain tooling that our ~30 software engineers rely on every day. In this role, you will keep our builds green, our releases reproducible, and our dependencies secure. So, you will become the person who makes sure our engineers can ship robotics software quickly, reliably and safely. 🚀 YOUR MISSION Everything between a developer's commit and a shipped, traceable artefact is yours: builds green, releases reproducible, dependencies secure. Good documentation and sensible automation are part of the job, and both sit in your Definition of Done. A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable field, or equivalent experience5+ years in a platform, build & release, DevOps or developer-productivity roleA strong foundation in Linux administration (Ubuntu); this is where our infrastructure livesHands-on experience with CI/CD systems and build pipelines (GitHub Actions is a plus)Scripting and automation skills (Bash, YAML, Python or PowerShell)Familiarity with package registries and artefact managementAn eye for software supply-chain security: SBOMs, CVE monitoring, dependency scanningAn ownership mindset: you chase problems down rather than waiting for a ticketGood spoken and written English (our team is partly international); Dutch is a plus ⚡ WHO YOU ARE A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable field, or equivalent experience5+ years in a platform, build & release, DevOps or developer-productivity roleA strong foundation in Linux administration (Ubuntu); this is where our infrastructure livesHands-on experience with CI/CD systems and build pipelines (GitHub Actions is a plus)Scripting and automation skills (Bash, YAML, Python or PowerShell)Familiarity with package registries and artefact managementAn eye for software supply-chain security: SBOMs, CVE monitoring, dependency scanningAn ownership mindset: you chase problems down rather than waiting for a ticketGood spoken and written English (our team is partly international); Dutch is a plus ➕ Nice to haves Experience with C++ and/or ROS, or affinity with embedded/robotics toolchainsContainers (Docker) and virtualisation (Proxmox)Compliance or security frameworks (CRA, NIS2, ISO 27001)Git, Jira and Confluence Meet most of the core requirements but not every one? We'd still like to hear from you. 🔥WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE At Avular, work meets play in the best possible way. We’re shaping the future of robotics, and we want you along for the ride. Here’s what’s waiting for you: • Grow & Shine: Bring your vision and grow your career in a fast-paced, high-tech environment • We’ve Got You Covered: Salary based on experience level, A non-contributory pension scheme and travel cost reimbursement mean less stress and more focus on what you love • Share in Success: As part of our participation plan, you’ll benefit directly from the company’s growth • Play Hard: Game nights, Friday drinks, epic team events, and celebrations make our office more than just a workspace • Recharge Your Way: Enjoy 30 paid vacation days (plus national holidays) to unwind, explore, or simply relax • Fuel for Greatness: Savour the best coffee, fresh fruit, and snacks to power your day • Innovation Central: Work at our brand-new office in Strijp-T, Eindhoven, a buzzing hub of forward-thinking companies and cutting-edge ideas 🤖WHO WE ARE At Avular, we’re on a mission to revolutionise robotics: “With gorgeous tech, we accelerate the creation of mobile robotic applications that shape a brighter future for all.” From our home base in Eindhoven, we design the tech behind autonomous robots, crafting drones and driving robots from scratch. Are you our new colleague? NB! Adding a motivation letter to your application would also be a big plus.