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

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

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Your mission

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.
Realise 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 acoustic specialists: 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++
Knowledge of frameworks such as Eigen, Ceres, GTSAM
Rust is a bonus
Experience with ROS(2), OpenCV is great to have
Intrinsic motivation, willingness 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 specialising in machine vision solutions. If you have a passion for cutting‑edge innovation, and a 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 happen in the office, while also empowering our team members to work remotely with responsibility and autonomy.