Senior Software Engineer, Autonomy

Senior Software Engineer - Mission Autonomy (All Genders)

STARK

ABOUT US STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionizing the way autonomous systems are deployed across multiple domains. We design, develop and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are software-defined, mass-scalable, and cost-effective. This provides our operators with a decisive edge in highly contested environments. We're focused on delivering deployable, high-performance systems - not future promises. In a time of rising threats, STARK is bolstering the technological edge of NATO Allies and their Partners to deter aggression and defend Europe - today. ABOUT THE TEAM Minerva is STARK's command and control software — the brain that connects operators to autonomous systems across multiple domains in real time. The Minerva team is a small, senior software group based in Berlin and Munich, working directly with our systems and hardware teams to build mission-critical C2 capabilities deployed in active operational environments. We move fast, ship real software, and operate under constraints most engineers never encounter — low-bandwidth networks, air-gapped devices, high-stakes decision loops. There is no room for abstraction for its own sake. Everything we build ends up in the hands of real operators in the field. YOUR MISSION As a Senior Software Engineer, Mission Autonomy , build the intelligence behind real UAV swarming - the algorithms that decide which vehicle attacks which target, how the swarm re-organises when conditions change mid-mission, and how 4+ loitering munitions coordinate autonomously to overwhelm adversary defences. You will design and implement the swarm decision-making layer at the heart of Minerva Frontline, our Mission Management Software. This means building the optimisation and planning algorithms that sit above our existing mission planning engine, turning a set of operator-level objectives and battlefield conditions into coordinated, multi-vehicle strike missions—then dynamically re-planning them when the battlefield shifts. This is Genesis-stage work. There is no off-the-shelf library for what we're building. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with our Software Architect and our backend team to take swarm coordination from concept to live flight demonstration. If you want to solve hard multi-agent problems that have real consequences in the physical world, this is the role. RESPONSIBILITIES * Architect the Swarm Brain: Design and implement the task allocation engines (auction-based allocation, Hungarian method, constraint satisfaction) that optimally assign multiple vehicles to multiple targets in high-threat environments. * Build Dynamic Re-Planning Loops: Develop real-time, deterministic algorithms that allow a swarm to adapt mid-flight. When threats appear, targets move, or a drone is jammed, your software will re-evaluate the entire battlefield and push new coordinates instantly. * Own the Optimization Layer: Build the high-level planning architecture that sits above our static mission routing engine. Your layer will decompose abstract operator objectives into specific vehicle assignments. * Simulate and Fly: Own our Software-in-the-Loop (SITL) environment to ruthlessly test and break swarm behaviors with 4+ virtual vehicles. Once validated in simulation, you will step out into the field to deploy your code onto live aircraft. QUALIFICATIONS * Production-Grade Modern C++: Python is fine for math prototyping, but our production engine runs on C++ where latency, memory efficiency, and deterministic reliability are non-negotiable. You must be comfortable owning and scaling this codebase. * 5+ Years of Autonomy/Robotics Experience: You have a proven track record of taking complex motion planning, routing, or distributed coordination algorithms out of theory and shipping them into production or rugged field environments. * Mathematical Fluency: Deep expertise in combinatorial optimization, graph theory, and multi-agent coordination. If we hand you a research paper on CBBA (Consensus-Based Bundle Algorithm), you can map out a working C++ prototype by the end of the week. * Systems-Level Thinking: You don't build algorithms in a vacuum. You care about how your planning layer interfaces with gRPC services, telemetry feeds, state management, and the operator's user interface. * High Agency & Field Mentality: You don't wait for product managers to write perfect specifications. You define the problem mathematically, build the solution, and travel to live flight trials to watch your code execute in the real world.

Senior Software Engineer

Legora AB

The role As a Senior Software Engineer at Legora you will build, review and ship amazing products helping legal professionals all over the world in their day-to-day job. You’ll get the chance to work across the entire tech stack with clear ownership and autonomy. What you will be doing: Architect and implement features end-to-end for our web platform Take ownership of our codebase, balancing high-quality code, security and speed of development Work with technologies such as React, Node.js, AWS, Azure and Kubernetes Review code and mentor junior colleagues to support them in their development, making the team even better! Drive continuous improvement and challenge us, the industry and yourself Who you are A passionate engineer with a several years of experience building great products using cutting-edge technologies You feel comfortable working across the entire tech stack, with focus on backend development You’re autonomous and take pride in the code you write You’re a problem solver who’s not afraid to come up with creative solutions and think holistically about software architecture Someone who enjoys being in the office 5 days a week. A key component of Legora’s success has been in-person collaboration and we want you to be part of that. Experience in infrastructure and integrations are a big plus

Senior Software Engineer

Liberis

Some key info for you:  🌱 We were founded in 2007 💰 We have provided over $3bn of funding to small businesses so far 🚀 We have been named in CNBC & Statista Top 150 UK Fintechs for 2025 🌍 We're a global team, with a dynamic presence in 6 key locations around the world 🧠 We're a thriving community of over 290 innovative minds 👩🏾 🤝 👨🏼 We're a vibrant melting pot, celebrating over 27 nationalities in our team 🏢 Our team brings experience from over 740 previous companies, from startups to global giants 🎯 We have just been named as one of FinTech’s Finest 50 by Welcome to the Jungle 💪 We’re proud to be an accredited Real Living Wage employer, ensuring everyone is paid fairly for the great work they do   Our Product & Engineering Team: Liberis is building the embedded finance platform that lets partners around the world offer innovative funding products to their small business customers. We're a growth-stage fintech with teams in London, Nottingham, Atlanta, Stockholm, Munich and Mumbai, and we’re building a global Product, Data & Engineering team that thrives on autonomy, ownership, and is focused on impact! Our teams solve real-world problems for small businesses, shaping products that unlock opportunity at scale. Engineering is going through an AI-first transformation, rethinking how teams are structured and how they ship. It's changing what a small team can do! We empower our teams to make decisions, move fast, and take full responsibility for the solutions they deliver. You’ll join a team where curiosity is encouraged and collaboration across Product, Data, Delivery and Engineering is the norm.   The role: At Liberis, we’re building a global engineering team that thrives on autonomy, ownership, and  focused on impact. Our engineers don’t just write code — they solve real-world problems for small businesses, shaping products that unlock opportunity at scale. As a Senior Engineer, you will be a key mentor to other members of the Engineering team - supporting us to continually develop and push the boundaries of what a scaling, multi-product FinTech organisation can achieve! We're hiring across a number of teams in our Engineering org, so we'd love to have a conversation about where you could make the biggest impact! You'll start with an informal chat with Chess (our Internal Recruiter), who will give you more insight into Liberis and what you're looking for next. From there, we'll talk you through the teams we're hiring for and look at which roles could be the best fit. Whether you're passionate about building customer-facing products, scaling platforms, working with data, or exploring how AI can transform the way we build software, we're looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex problems and taking ownership of what they deliver!   The interview process: * Screening call with Chess (Internal Recruiter) (30 mins) * Video interview with the Hiring Manager (45 mins) * In person code pairing interview with a member of Engineering team (1 hour) * Video interview with the wider Liberis team (1 hour)   What We Think You’ll Need * Proven success writing code in two or more programming languages. * A willingness to learn our tech stack - mostly C# .net, Node and React. * Proven experience developing APIs and services * An understanding of working with Agile methods, such as Extreme Programming, Kanban, or Scrum. * Experience mentoring more junior team members. * Resilience in early-stage business situations, where requirements are evolving and experimentation is required. * Bonus points if you have experience of cloud technologies (we are moving to GCP); experience using highly collaborative methods such as ensemble, mob, or pair programming; experience writing financial software; or experience with Test Driven Development.    N.B - there is an ‘on-call’ element to this role, which Chess will outline at the screening stage   Next steps If this opportunity feels like the right fit for your next career move, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every requirement, don’t hesitate to apply or reach out to Chess (Internal Recruiter) on chess.crossley@liberis.com   Our hybrid approach Working together in person helps us move faster, collaborate better, and build a great Liberis culture. Our hybrid working policy requires team members to be in the office at least 3 days a week, but ideally 4 days. At Liberis, we embrace flexibility as a core part of our culture, while also valuing the importance of the time our teams spend together in the office   #LI-FC1