Senior Staff Software Integration Engineer (f/m/d)

Senior Staff Software Integration Engineer (f/m/d)

We are an impact‑driven deep‑tech scaleup founded in Munich, Germany and now expanding internationally with a new office in Houston, Texas. We develop fast, accurate and accessible imaging solutions that provide access to otherwise unattainable sources of knowledge.

Senior Staff Software Integration Engineer (f/m/d)

• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Yearly salary: € 100,000 – € 110,000
• Benefits: Up to €5,000 annually
• Work model: Full‑time, Hybrid in Munich

Your role

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Software Integration Engineer to lead the technical integration of our software stack across diverse industrial imaging products . In this pivotal role, you’ll drive the development of architectures that support Orbem’s rapid growth and global impact. You’ll bring deep technical expertise and leadership to tackle complex system integrations, define and uphold engineering standards, and guide senior engineers across multiple teams. Your work will be foundational to building a scalable, robust platform that powers our cutting‑edge AI imaging technology .

Your day to day

• Guide the architecture of Orbem’s industrial software platform, ensuring it is scalable, reliable, and adaptable across diverse applications.
• Lead strategic refactoring efforts to streamline development and improve maintainability.
• Tackle complex integration challenges hands‑on—working with industrial automation systems, sensors, MRI technology, and edge AI/ML solutions.
• Promote engineering excellence by driving pragmatic best practices in testing, architecture, and software quality, always balancing technical rigor with business goals.
• Build foundational platform components that accelerate the development and deployment of new applications by our product teams.

Your experiences and skills

Fit to our values

• We own every challenge: we enjoy complexity and thrive under uncertainty.
• We strive for better: we seize any opportunity for growth and challenge the status quo. We are constantly learning and improving.
• We imagine new frontiers: we think beyond ‘doable’ and ‘reasonable.’ We design a sustainable and healthy future together.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced Python proficiency with a track record of building and deploying complex, scalable software systems in production environments.
• Deep expertise in modern infrastructure , including Docker, Kubernetes (k3s), Linux, and CI/CD pipelines for edge or embedded systems.
• Hands‑on integration experience with industrial hardware, sensor technologies, and deploying AI/ML models on edge devices.
• Architectural ownership of large‑scale software platforms , demonstrating a deep understanding of resilient system design and real‑world trade‑offs.
• Proven success in refactoring and unifying complex legacy codebases into cohesive, maintainable, and well‑tested platforms.

Leadership and business acumen

• Proven technical leadership on large‑scale, cross‑functional initiatives, successfully guiding complex projects that span multiple engineering teams.
• Strategic influence in shaping the long‑term technical roadmap for a product or platform, ensuring engineering decisions align with business goals.
• High technical judgment and a pragmatic approach to decision‑making, with a demonstrated ability to balance deep technical work with product deadlines.

Fit to our technical culture

• Knowledge sharing and social coding.
• Experimentation and learning from failures.
• Robust testing and simplicity in design.
• Continuous improvement through rapid feedback from production.
• Aligning our technology with our business domains.

What makes you stand out from other candidates

• A genuine passion for using technology to solve real‑world challenges in food sustainability or human health.
• Direct experience with MRI, medical imaging, or other complex sensor‑based data acquisition systems .
• Experience with IoT technologies and industrial automation solutions.
• Experience thriving in a fast‑paced scaleup environment , with a knack for navigating ambiguity and driving technical change.
• Experience in formal architectural governance , such as participating in or leading a technical steering committee.

What we offer

• International environment: 5 different continents, 30+ different nationalities driven by the same purpose: shedding light on the world’s toughest challenges.
• Attractive package: Participate in Orbem’s success through stock options , which you receive on top of your salary. We offer visa and relocation support, a yearly Learning & Development budget of €1,750, Fitness club membership (USC, Wellpass), Kita/Kindergarten fee reimbursement , Deutschland ticket coverage, and more.
• Work‑life balance: We commit to creating an environment where our employees can find the necessary balance. Flexible working hours, a home office, 30 days per year of paid leave, sick child leave, and the ability to work from abroad for up to 60 days per year.
• Make a difference: You’ll work in a scale‑up environment with the freedom to drive your projects and make a visible impact.
• Personal development: We offer you a plain playing field to explore and design. We support you in discovering your strengths and defining a vision for your professional future.

Your team

As a Senior Staff Software Integration Engineer, you become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work and challenges here:

At Orbem, we're committed to building a smart, diverse team, and we recognize that self‑doubt can prevent talented individuals from applying. If you feel you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you anyway!

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Science

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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