🌍 Role: Software Developer

📍 Location: Amsterdam (onsite – NDSM-werf)

🗣 Language: Dutch or English – Fluent

🔄 Industry: Defense Tech / Robotics / AI

👥 Team: 35 FTE

A fast-growing tech company based in Amsterdam is pioneering software development for autonomous aerial and ground robotics. As part of a tightly knit engineering team, you’ll work in a high-stakes, a high-reward setting where your code directly impacts real-world defense innovations.

In this role as a Software Developer, you’ll focus on building resilient backend systems that enable intelligent drone behavior in dynamic environments. You’ll collaborate closely with a skilled and diverse group of engineers, contributing to scalable system architecture and helping strengthen team capabilities through collaborative practices like pair programming and code reviews.

You’ll be based in a vibrant, collaborative workspace at the NDSM wharf, surrounded by ambitious teammates and next-gen robotics tech.

What you’ll be working on

✅ Building and evolving backend infrastructure, primarily using Rust

✅ Developing inter-service communication via REST APIs, WebSockets, and gRPC

✅ Integrating robotics communication protocols like MAVLink and ROS

✅ Writing reliable test suites (unit & integration) to ensure software quality

✅ Managing and improving the CI/CD pipeline

✅ Coaching peers and supporting team growth through regular technical exchanges

What’s in it for you

💰 Salary: €4,967 – €7,152 gross per month

📈 Equity: Stock Appreciation Rights – grow with the company

🚗 Commuting: Fixed travel allowance

🏢 Office: Inspiring workspace in Amsterdam North (NDSM-werf)

🌱 Learning: Fast-paced environment with plenty of growth opportunities

🤝 Team culture: Open, driven, and highly collaborative

What we’re looking for

✔ At least 1 year of experience in a software engineering role

✔ Solid understanding of statically typed languages like C++, Java, Scala, C#

✔ Familiarity with software design principles like DRY, KISS, SOLID, and common design patterns

✔ Comfortable working across different layers of the stack

✔ Self-starter mindset with a passion for exploring new tools and frameworks

Bonus points for

🔹 Side projects or contributions related to robotics or systems engineering

🔹 Experience with or interest in our current tech stack:

• Frontend: Svelte, TypeScript

• CI tools: GitHub Actions, Docker, Cypress

• Communication: REST, WebSockets

Work environment

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking tech hub where autonomy, peer feedback, and cutting-edge engineering go hand-in-hand. Join a mission where your code helps shape the future of autonomous robotics in defense.

Ready to join?

Eager to help build smarter, safer autonomous drones? Become part of a team where your work truly matters. 🚀