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SE3 Labs

🚀 JOIN SE3 LABS AS SENIOR PERCEPTION ENGINEER Own the spatial state-estimation layer of our autonomy platform. Build the perception systems that let drones understand where they are, what they see, and how to operate when GPS, lighting, timing, and the real world get difficult.   ABOUT SE3 SE3 Labs is building Spatial AI by combining 3D computer vision with large language models. We believe the ability to reason about and act within physical space is foundational to unlocking the next generation of automation, from construction to smart infrastructure, and ultimately, defence. Now, we’re bringing Spatial AI into the sky through high-performance UAVs that can perceive, localize, coordinate, and act in the real world. This requires perception systems that are not just accurate in a notebook, but robust on real sensors, on real compute, in real missions.   ABOUT THE ROLE As Senior Perception Engineer - VIO / SLAM / Sensor Fusion, you will own core parts of the real-time perception and localization stack for our autonomous systems. You will develop and deploy the algorithms that let our platforms estimate motion, maintain pose, build spatial understanding, and operate reliably in degraded or GPS-denied environments. You will work across visual-inertial odometry, SLAM, sensor fusion, calibration, time synchronization, mapping, and real-time systems. Your work will sit at the center of our autonomy platform: connecting cameras, IMUs, GNSS, onboard compute, control systems, payloads, and Spatial AI models into a coherent understanding of the world. This is a hands-on engineering role. You will design algorithms, write production code, analyze logs, debug sensor issues, validate performance in simulation and flight, and work closely with robotics software, embedded, hardware, and field teams to turn perception research into fieldable capability.   WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON * Continuously push the boundary of what's possible: Improve state estimation capabilities in very difficult field conditions during heavy rain, snow, fog, in the night, under strong vibration, motion blur, imperfect calibration and sensor degradation. Utilize improved fusion, novel deep learning methods and our data engine. * VIO & State Estimation: Build, tune, and deploy robust visual-inertial odometry and state-estimation pipelines for robotics systems operating in dynamic, outdoor, and GPS-challenged environments. Initial focus is on UAVs, but we want to build algorithms that work well for any robotics system. * Sensor Fusion: Fuse and synchronize data from cameras, IMUs, magnetometers, barometers, and other onboard sensors into reliable pose, orientation, uncertainty estimates, and spatial context for downstream autonomy. * SLAM & Re-localization: Build mapping, loop closure, re-localization, and map-based navigation capabilities that let our systems maintain spatial understanding across missions, environments, and degraded sensor conditions. * Calibration & Timing: Own intrinsic, extrinsic, and temporal calibration workflows. Diagnose drift, latency, frame drops, sync issues, rolling-shutter effects, vibration, and sensor degradation. * Real-Time Deployment: Optimize perception pipelines for onboard compute, including Nvidia Jetson-class platforms, low-power edge CPUs/GPUs, and resource-constrained robotic systems. * Validation & Regression: Build replayable log pipelines, evaluation datasets, test metrics, and automated regression tests to measure localization accuracy, robustness, latency, and failure modes on a huge company-internal benchmark. * Field Debugging: Analyze real mission logs, reproduce failures, isolate root causes, and improve the system until it works not only in ideal conditions, but in the field. * Autonomy Integration: Define clean interfaces to planning, control, fleet coordination, operator UI, and Spatial AI systems so that perception outputs are usable, reliable, and explainable. * Technical Leadership: Mentor engineers, review architecture and code, raise engineering standards, and help define the long-term perception roadmap for SE3’s autonomous systems.     YOUR PROFILE * Most importantly, you’re structured, fast-moving, and mission-driven. You don’t wait for perfection. You iterate fast. You love building things that last and analyse and fix root cause problems over applying patches. * You hold an M.Sc., Ph.D., or equivalent practical background in Robotics, Computer Vision, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or a related technical field. * You bring several years of hands-on experience building perception, SLAM, VIO, localization, sensor-fusion, or state-estimation systems for real-world robotics, AR/VR, autonomous vehicles, drones, or adjacent domains. * You have strong foundations in 3D geometry, linear algebra, probability, estimation theory, optimization, filtering, and real-time robotics systems. * You are strong in C++, Python or Rust and comfortable writing production-quality software for Linux-based robotic systems. * You have practical experience with techniques such as EKF, factor graphs, nonlinear least squares, bundle adjustment, visual odometry, inertial navigation, calibration, and multi-sensor fusion. * You have worked with real sensors and understand that perception failures often come from timing, calibration, vibration, lighting, motion blur, data quality, or integration issues rather than from the algorithm alone. * You care about metrics, logs, reproducibility, and systematic validation. You don’t just make a demo work once; you build the tools to know when it works, when it fails, and why. * You speak fluent English; German is a plus. Given the nature of SE3’s work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to work on defence-related projects and, where required, obtain the relevant security clearance.   ESPECIALLY VALUED BONUS SKILLS * Experience deploying perception systems on Nvidia Jetson, embedded CPUs/GPUs, writing CUDA kernels, optimizing deep neural networks for edge deployment. * Experience with LWIR thermal cameras (for navigation), rolling shutter effects, visual-inertial calibration, multi-camera rigs, fisheye/wide-angle lenses or monocular depth. * Experience with GNSS-denied navigation in UAV context, terrain-relative navigation, map-based localization and re-localization. * Experience building evaluation datasets, replay systems, perception observability, log tooling, and automated regression pipelines. * Publications or open-source contributions in SLAM, VIO, 3D computer vision, state estimation, or robotics are welcome, but not required.   PERKS & BENEFITS * Real Ownership: Get equity early, real stock options to participate directly in SE3’s growth * Work Environment to Excel at: Find a high-quality and modern toolset, flat hierarchy and a skilled, driven team which will push the limits together with you * AI-boosted workplace: We empower every employee with best-in-class AI tools and agents, giving you unlimited access to the latest advancements and a true productivity edge * 31 Paid Days Off: 30 vacation days plus your birthday off * Well-being Access: Free membership to gyms, yoga, and wellness through EGYM Wellpass * Team Offsites: We go on 2 company retreats per year, our last ones were in Italy and Greece * Mentorship: Work closely with experienced engineers and get paired with a professional mentor to support your growth   OUR PROCESS 1. Intro Call (20 min): Let’s get to know each other 2. Coding / Algorithm Interview: (90 min): We work through a practical perception, estimation, or robotics software problem together 3. Technical Interview (1 hr): We dive into your experience with perception, state estimation, SLAM/VIO, robotics, and real-world debugging 4. Team Dinner / Lunch: Meet the team and see whether it is a strong fit on both sides.

Isarsoft

WE ARE ISARSOFT We make every camera count At Isarsoft we develop video analytics software to make transportation and cities more efficient, inclusive and secure. We stand for data protection and responsible processing of sensitive data. Being on the forefront of innovation we work together in interdisciplinary teams in a positive, fun and energetic atmosphere. Our customers and partners are at the center of everything we do. Founded in 2019 we have grown organically winning large customers and partners delivering compelling, reliable, high-performance software. We are proud of being a privately held company focusing on long-term relations to our customers and team members. YOUR MISSION As Senior Software Engineer at Isarsoft you will be at the heart of the product development. You will be closely working together with our international engineering team including Isarsoft's CTO and Co-Founder. It is within your responsibilities to develop and maintain our core product Isarsoft Perception and related tools and services. YOUR PROFILE * Extensive expertise in designing and developing robust software utilizing TypeScript, Python, and C++. * Strong foundation in software architecture and design patterns, version control systems (Git) and hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines. * Strong background in containerization and orchestration technologies, specifically Docker, Docker Compose, and Kubernetes. * Deep understanding of Linux environments, demonstrating native fluency with the command-line interface (CLI) and OS-level operations. * Fullstack versatility, with the expectation to confidently navigate and contribute across the entire stack utilizing AI assistance; prior experience with React is advantageous. * Solid experience working with relational databases, writing complex SQL queries, and utilizing Object-Relational Mapping (ORM) frameworks. * Hands-on experience developing for and deploying to embedded systems and hardware AI accelerators, particularly within the NVIDIA Jetson ecosystem. * Proven ability to architect and optimize video processing pipelines, with practical experience using multimedia frameworks such as GStreamer. * Modern development workflow proficiency, including the confident and reliable use of AI coding assistants (e.g., Claude Code, Cursor) to accelerate development while applying strict quality control to ensure high-grade, production-ready code. * Familiarity with Computer Vision and Deep Learning concepts, architectures, and applications is considered a strong plus. ADDITIONAL ASSETS * Excellent communication skills, featuring full professional fluency in English (both written and verbal); proficiency in German is a strong plus. * Deep technical curiosity and a passion for understanding the internal workings and underlying mechanics of complex systems. * Highly collaborative approach, demonstrating an enthusiasm for building great software within a team of skilled and motivated peers. * Visible open-source contributions, demonstrated through a public profile (e.g., GitHub) or shared personal projects, are highly valued and considered a significant asset. BENEFITS * An experienced, highly motivated and international team to learn and grow * A high-impact work environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes * Have the flexibility to work from anywhere: A great office in Munich, from home or the English-Garden * Free lunch, coffee, drinks and snacks at our office Sounds good? We are just getting started. Let's build a great company together. HIRING PROCESS We are committed to a transparent and fair hiring process. We aim for concluding the interview process in no longer than 3 weeks. The following three stages are typical for any position at Isarsoft. * Video Interview with HR * Technical Deep Dive / Challenge * A personal meeting with the founders We deeply believe that a great product only can be built by a great team. That's why sharing our values, being a team-player and having a energetic attitude is as important as bringing the right technical skills.

STARK

ABOUT US STARK is a new kind of defence technology company revolutionising 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 — providing operators with a decisive edge in contested environments. We are 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. YOUR MISSION As a Senior Embedded Software Engineer you will play a key role in designing, developing, and optimizing software for real-time embedded systems in our platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers, systems engineers, and flight software teams to deliver robust and secure embedded solutions.  You will design and develop low-level embedded firmware for safety-critical drone systems. You will own real-time firmware components running on STM32-based platforms, enabling reliable communication, control, and fault-handling capabilities in mission-critical environments. You will work close to the hardware, contributing to system integration, debugging, and safety-oriented embedded architecture in compliance-driven development environments. RESPONSIBILITIES * Develop embedded firmware in native C for STM32-based embedded systems * Design and implement real-time software for safety-critical drone and aerospace applications * Build low-level drivers, communication interfaces, bootloaders, and hardware abstraction layers * Implement robust fault detection, watchdog, redundancy, and failsafe mechanisms * Collaborate closely with hardware engineers to support board bring-up, validation, and system integration * Analyse and troubleshoot complex hardware-software interaction issues using oscilloscopes, debuggers, and logic analysers * Contribute to safety-critical development processes, verification activities, and technical documentation * Support architecture discussions and technical decision-making for embedded platform development * Ensure firmware reliability, maintainability, and deterministic real-time behaviour under demanding operating conditions QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.  * 5+ years of embedded firmware development experience * Strong native C programming skills in embedded or low-level environments * Hands-on experience with STM32 microcontrollers  * Experience developing real-time embedded systems using RTOS or bare-metal architectures * Ability to read schematics and collaborate effectively with hardware engineering teams * Strong debugging and hardware interaction skills using embedded development and measurement tools * Strong systematic and analytical thinking skills NICE TO HAVE * Experience with IEC 61508, ISO 26262, or DO-178C environments * German language skills for collaboration with customers and procurement stakeholders * SIL2, functional safety, or equivalent safety-critical software development experience * Exposure to drone, avionics, robotics, or autonomous systems development * Experience working within regulated or high-reliability industries such as defense, aerospace, automotive, railway, industrial automation, or medical devices