(Senior) Full-Stack Software Engineer – AI-based Autonomy Hub (m/f/d)

Job description

Job Description:

Airbus is bringing together its strengths in AI and autonomy to shape the future of autonomous systems. To do this, it is establishing a new, agile development and expertise center at Tesat’s established technology site in Backnang. Combining decades of space-technology expertise with start-up energy, the center will develop the next generation of AI-powered defence and dual-use applications.

As a Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will turn AI models into functional, intuitive, high-performance applications. You will build both robust backend systems and sophisticated frontend applications, making complex technology usable and creating an autonomous system solution.

Benefits

• Unique opportunity to shape the future of autonomous systems at a world-leading aerospace company.
• Inspiring environment combining start-up innovation with an established technology location.
• Brilliant colleagues working toward a shared vision of Europe’s technological sovereignty.
• Attractive salary, flexible hours, and excellent career-development opportunities across Airbus.

Your role

You will develop the application ecosystem from backend to cockpit. As a (Senior) Full-Stack Software Engineer, you will be responsible for the architecture and development of business-critical applications that bring AI to life. You will work across the technical stack, from designing robust backend microservices to developing sophisticated autonomous edge applications.

Responsibilities

• Backend and API development/architecture: design and implement scalable microservices and robust REST and gRPC APIs to connect AI models.
• Edge application development: implement complex, data-intensive edge applications using modern C++ frameworks.
• Database management: design data models and manage SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Data visualization: develop interactive map views and visualizations of real-time operational pictures.
• End-to-end ownership: work across the stack and ensure seamless integration of edge devices, backend, and infrastructure.
• Senior-level mentoring and technical leadership: coach engineers on software-design best practices, clean code, and system architecture. Senior engineers own the architectural foundation while staying hands-on and connecting strategic design with implementation.

Desired skills and qualifications

• Degree in computer science or equivalent; for the senior position, ideally a master’s or doctorate.
• Excellent programming skills in a modern backend language (such as Python or Go) and C++ for edge applications.
• Practical experience building distributed systems and APIs and working with cloud-native technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Senior level: substantial relevant experience and a record of delivering complex technical architectures or technical leadership in a fast-moving technology environment.
• Eye for good design and passion for outstanding user experiences.
• High quality standards and motivation to take ownership of the complete application.
• Business-fluent German and English.

We are looking for talent at different career levels. The specific level will be based on your individual experience. Not a 100% match? No problem! Airbus supports your growth with tailored development solutions.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company: Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type: Permanent

Experience Level: Professional

Job Family: Sub-system Development

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

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