Senior Software Engineer – Embedded / Backend (ROS2) (Stockholm) - (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.

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.