Backend Software Engineer (m/f/d)

The Role: What to expect

As a Backend Software Engineer (m/f/d) , you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side components of our SaaS application. Your primary focus will be on building scalable, reliable and efficient backend systems to support our robotics ecosystem.

Role Responsibilities: What you will do

• Develop and optimize server side components, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Design, implement, and test APIs implementations for global deployment in production environments.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across various disciplines to meet project milestones and deliver high-quality features on schedule.
• Identify and resolve software defects, performance bottlenecks and other technical issues.
• Demonstrate autonomy in managing tasks and taking strategic initiatives to enhance the product.
• Stay up-to-date with industry best practices, technologies, and trends related to backend development and Micro-services.
• Provide support and technical guidance to external development teams to meet project milestones.

Role Requirements: What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics, or a related field.
• 2-4 years experience as a Backend or Fullstack Engineer
• Proficient in C#, Java, Python, or similar programming languages.
• Strong grasp of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Hands-on experience with Docker, Git, and Linux.
• Solid problem-solving skills — can break down complex issues and find clean solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of microservices architecture and principles.
• Proven track record in designing, building, and running distributed systems in production.
• Comfortable working asynchronously in a distributed team (remote setups, flexible hours).
• Excellent written and spoken English for clear, direct communication.
• Preferred Qualifications in:
• Experience in SQL/ NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools for continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD).
• Experience with performance testing and profiling of distributed systems to identify and address bottlenecks.
• Understanding of cloud-native architectures.
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools to ensure system observability.

Why idealworks

• At idealworks, you will find an international working environment and become part of an experienced, open team where mutual trust counts. You will feel at home from the very first second!
• Experience a first-hand start-up feeling and flat hierarchies with varied and responsible tasks that you work on independently.
• Look forward to hybrid working model with 30 vacation days per year and various opportunities to balance your free time, family and job.
• For your commitment to helping us achieve our mission, you will not only be rewarded with appreciation, but also with above-average pay including a bonus scheme and an annual personal development budget.
• We offer exciting corporate benefits, an attractive company pension scheme and regular team events.
• Our modern office is easily accessible by public transport, bike and car and offers numerous catering options for relaxed lunch breaks with your team.
• Driven by our unique corporate culture, the five values "passion for results", "wellbeing", "personal growth", "trust" and "being and acting as one team" determine our daily actions and cooperation.

About Us

Idealworks transforms industrial operations into efficient, fully automated environments where logistics, robotics, software, and people work seamlessly together. Founded in 2020 as a BMW Group subsidiary, the company helps businesses optimize and automate workflows across warehouses, production facilities, and logistics operations. At the core of its offering is the Idealworks Orchestration System (Idealworks OS), the control layer that integrates simulation technology and connects heterogeneous robots for different applications, peripheral devices, and IT systems through a single operational logic. Headquartered in Munich, Idealworks collaborates closely with partners and customers worldwide to advance the next generation of industrial automation.