Software Release Engineer (m/f/d)

The role

You will coordinate software releases and maintain configuration integrity across robotic platforms. You will work with robotics software, hardware, QA, and deployment teams to deliver software for autonomous ground systems.

What you will do

• Plan and coordinate software releases.
• Maintain and update compatibility matrices across hardware platforms, middleware, and software versions.
• Contribute to the robotics software stack, including ROS2 nodes, middleware integration, and C++ modules.
• Create, maintain, and review technical documentation.
• Manage tasks and workflows using Jira.
• Collaborate with software, hardware, and QA teams to identify integration issues and mitigate release risks.
• Support automated build, versioning, and release pipelines.

Required qualifications

• Academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field
• Experience in software release management, configuration management, DevOps, or similar engineering functions
• Strong understanding of ROS2, C++, and robotics middleware integration
• Experience working with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated builds, and modern software delivery workflows
• Familiarity with agile development processes and tools such as Jira and sprint-based planning
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and configuration consistency across complex systems
• Experience creating and maintaining technical documentation for engineering and operational teams
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across multidisciplinary environments

Nice to have

• Understanding of software integration challenges in robotics, embedded systems, or distributed platforms
• Experience with compatibility management, package management, deployment tooling, or release risk assessment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including a bonus opportunity
• 27 vacation days to start, increasing with tenure up to 30 days
• Employer-supported pension contribution
• Learning & development support and team events budget
• Employee discounts and flexible benefits budget via Probonio
• Hybrid working setup depending on role and team needs
• Structured salary bands, levelling framework, and bi-annual development conversations
• Referral bonus program
• Dog-friendly office
• Relocation support where applicable

About the company

ARX is a dual-use technology company that specializes in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. The company develops systems to assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders.