Senior Software Engineer – Embedded / Backend (ROS2) (Stockholm) - (all genders)
STARK Stockholm, Sweden
Defense and Space Manufacturing · 201-500 employees
About the role
You will develop and integrate embedded and backend software for unmanned systems, including implementing ROS2 components and supporting hardware bring-up. The role involves collaborating with autonomy and flight control teams to ensure system reliability through rigorous testing and validation.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have strong experience in C++ development for robotics or embedded systems and proficiency in ROS2 and Linux. Native or full professional proficiency in Swedish or Norwegian is required, along with eligibility for Swedish security clearance.
Benefits
Full description
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
Your mission
You will develop and integrate embedded and backend software that runs on our unmanned systems. The work ranges from implementing ROS2 components to supporting hardware bring-up and testing.
Responsibilities
- Develop embedded/back-end software modules for UAV systems
- Implement ROS2 nodes, interfaces, and integration logic
- Work on embedded Linux platforms and support hardware bring-up
- Debug issues across software, firmware, and hardware boundaries
- Support system testing and validation with hardware-in-the-loop in real life
- Collaborate with Autonomy, Flight Controls, and Hardware teams
- Contribute to clean, reliable code and clear documentation
Qualifications
- Experience in C++ development for embedded or robotics systems
- Solid background in ROS2 (nodes, topics, services, DDS)
- Familiarity with Linux-based development
- Understanding of sensors, communication protocols, and integration challenges
- Experience with robotics, UAVs, or other mission-critical systems is an advantage
- Hands-on mindset; comfortable testing on actual hardware
- Nice to have experience of Computer Vision, Sensor Processing and NVIDIA Jetson
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management experience
- Native/ Full professional proficiency Swedish or Norwegian language skills are a must have
- You must be eligible for Swedish security clearance (Säkerhetsprövning) and be willing to travel to Germany and other European locations when needed.
Nice to have
About us
SECURITY CLEARANCE Due to the nature of our work in the defence sector, candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance required for this position. Details will be provided during the recruitment process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are an equal-opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
