Apex. AI
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SeniorSoftwareEngineer
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“Senior Software Engineer at Apex. AI. Skills: C++, Middleware, Distributed systems, Software platform. Design core software components. Develop core software components”
Industry & Context.
Complex systems problems; System-level issues; Distributed software issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field — or equivalent practical experience, Software engineering fundamentals, System design skills, Excellent programming skills in modern C++, Solid experience with Python, Experience developing software on Linux-based systems, Hands-on experience with middleware or communication technologies, Experience working with application frameworks or SDKs for distributed or embedded systems, Debugging and troubleshooting skills across complex software stacks, Excellent written and verbal communication skills, Collaborative mindset, Desire to work in a high-performing engineering team, Curiosity, Ownership mentality, Eagerness to learn new technologies
Nice to Have
Experience with multiple middleware technologies, Experience with distributed systems architectures, Familiarity with networking concepts, Familiarity with TCP/IP, Familiarity with sockets programming, Familiarity with low-latency communication, Experience with ROS 2, Experience with modern robotics software ecosystems, Knowledge of Interface Definition Languages (IDLs), Knowledge of code generation, Knowledge of domain-specific languages, Familiarity with automotive software architectures, Familiarity with AUTOSAR, Experience with real-time operating systems, Exposure to autonomous systems, Exposure to robotics, Exposure to software-defined vehicle platforms, Experience developing safety-critical software following ISO 26262 or similar functional safety standards, Familiarity with cloud-native development tools, Familiarity with cloud-native infrastructure
What You'll Do.
Design core software components
Develop core software components
Maintain core software components
Build software platform capabilities
Build middleware features
Build developer tooling
Build runtime infrastructure
Improve platform performance
Improve platform reliability
Improve platform scalability
Improve platform maintainability
Investigate system-level issues
Debug system-level issues
Resolve system-level issues
Investigate distributed software issues
Debug distributed software issues
Resolve distributed software issues
Develop automated tests
Maintain automated tests
Maintain CI workflows
Develop development tooling
Maintain development tooling
Collaborate with product teams
Collaborate with platform teams
Collaborate with applications teams
Deliver production-quality software
Participate in architecture discussions
Participate in code reviews
Participate in technical design decisions
Contribute to engineering best practices
Contribute to development workflows
Contribute to technical standards
Shape product direction
Collaborate with customers
Collaborate with internal stakeholders
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
World-class engineers; Product teams; Platform teams; Applications teams; Cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
## Description Build the Software Platform Powering Next-Generation Mobility Apex.AI is developing the software foundation for autonomous systems, intelligent machines, and software-defined vehicles. We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer to help advance our core software platform technologies, including Apex.Grace and Apex.Ida. In this role, you will work on high-performance middleware, runtime systems, developer tooling, and software platform infrastructure used in safety-critical and real-time environments. You will collaborate closely with world-class engineers to design and implement robust software components that enable scalable, reliable, and production-ready mobility systems. This is an opportunity to work deeply in modern C++, distributed systems, middleware, operating systems, and developer platforms while contributing directly to products deployed in real-world applications across automotive, robotics, aerospace, and industrial automation. We are looking for engineers who enjoy solving complex systems problems, writing clean and maintainable code, and building technology that other developers rely on every day. This role is based in our Munich office. ## What You’ll Do Design, develop, and maintain core software components for Apex.AI products, particularly Apex.Grace and Apex.Ida Build new software platform capabilities, middleware features, developer tooling, and runtime infrastructure Improve performance, reliability, scalability, and maintainability across the platform stack Investigate, debug, and resolve complex system-level and distributed software issues Develop and maintain automated tests, CI workflows, and development tooling Collaborate closely with product, platform, and applications teams to deliver production-quality software Participate in architecture discussions, code reviews, and technical design decisions Contribute to engineering best practices, development workflows, and technical standards Help shape product direction
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