Summary
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A senior backend and data infrastructure role within an international engineering team building technology for autonomous systems. You will own architecture and technical roadmaps, operate scalable data pipelines, develop Python-based backend services and APIs, improve performance and observability, and mentor other engineers.
Highlights
Senior backend and data infrastructure role in an international agile engineering environment. Offers end-to-end ownership of internal infrastructure, large-scale data pipelines and backend services, plus opportunities to lead greenfield projects and mentor engineers in AI, robotics, and autonomous systems.
Description
What We Offer
Work in an international, agile team creating the future of autonomous systemsGrow your career in a expanding and ambitious engineering teamBuild innovative products using state-of-the-art technologies in AI, robotics, and autonomyBenefit from a steep learning curve and continuous developmentEnjoy team events and a strong, collaborative culture
Your mission
Own the architecture and roadmap of our internal infrastructure tools and data platformDesign and operate centralized data pipelines aggregating data from multiple products (e.g.
drones, IoT and robotics devices), ensuring reliable ingestion and synchronization at scaleBuild and scale backend services, APIs (Python/Django), and storage solutions, owning them end to end in productionDrive performance, scalability, observability, and security across our backend systemsLead greenfield projects from concept to productionMentor engineers, lead design reviews, and help shape technical direction
Your profile
5+ years of software engineering experience, with a track record of owning production systemsExpert Python skills and extensive Django experienceProven experience building data pipelines in production (ideally Airflow) and strong SQL/PostgreSQL skillsSolid system design skills, including concurrency and asynchronous programmingProduction 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 have
Experience with robotics or IoT systemsGo or RustExperience building internal tools or developer platforms
What Else
Intrinsic motivation, attention to detail, and strong problem-solving mindsetCreative thinker with a structured and systematic approachHumble and collaborative — prioritizes collective success over individual recognitionHigh ethical standards and disciplined work ethicExtra-curricular leadership or achievements are a bonusFluent in EnglishSuccessful 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.
About Us
The world is changing.
Exponential technologies are enabling new types of security threats.
ATS is committed to staying ahead by building nimble, scalable, and cost-effective defences.
We are looking for passionate team members who are eager to create exceptional products, safeguard our freedom, and strengthen the resilience of democracies.
Who we are: Autonomous Teaming is a defence-tech start-up specializing in machine vision solutions.
Driven by cutting-edge innovation, our team works on next-generation technologies designed to meet rapidly evolving security challenges.
What we do: We develop systems that enable computers and sensors to operate as coordinated teams, collaborating in real time to counter AI-powered asymmetric threats at scale — including drone swarms and other UXVs.
Our mission is to build resilient, intelligent defence capabilities that perform reliably in the most demanding environments.
How we work: We value close, in-person collaboration as the foundation for building complex, high-impact technology, while maintaining flexibility aligned to role and team needs.
Our culture is built on ownership, responsibility, and trust — with a shared commitment to growing and building together.
Where we are: Based in Munich, Berlin, and Toulouse, we are expanding rapidly across Europe with plans to open additional office hubs.
