(Senior) Backend Engineer C++ (All genders)

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 We are seeking a highly skilled Backend Engineer to contribute to building state of the art mission control systems, using data and video feeds for weapon commands and engagement rules. Responsibilities

• Coding!

• Develop backend of our software core

• Building and implementing APIs and SDK

• Integration and expansion of existing software

• Expanding current architecture

• Implementation of STANAG requirements

• Storing data / Data Management

• Perform testing for mission simulation

• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, recommending and implementing innovations to improve our products and processes

• Dive deep into the details to identify, understand, and solve difficult technical problems

• Constantly be challenging requirements to determine what adds value and what doesn´t

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related field

• Excellent proficiency in C++ development

• Experience with server applications and API integration

• Knowledge of architecture and frameworks

• Knowledge of autopilot, flight control systems or anything similar is a great bonus

• Knowledge of Rust, Typescript (Frontend), integrated sensor systems or interproces communication is a big plus

• Relevant industry experience in Automotive, sensors, aerospace, or where real world devices are connected to your software

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

• Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic startup environment with a strong drive for innovation and continuous improvement

• Ability to travel as needed

If interested in this opportunity, send us your CV in English, and we will reach out to you soon!