Software Engineer (C++)

TL;DR

Software Engineer (C++): Building and maintaining core software platform technologies for autonomous systems and software-defined vehicles with an accent on middleware, runtime systems, and developer tooling. Focus on developing production-quality software for safety-critical environments and optimizing platform performance, reliability, and scalability.

Location: Must be based in Munich (On-site)

Company

hirify.global is an international software company developing safety-certified, scalable software foundations for autonomous systems and mobility.

What you will do

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of core software components like Apex.Grace and Apex.Ida.
• Build middleware features, developer tooling, and runtime infrastructure.
• Support improvements in performance, reliability, and scalability across the platform stack.
• Assist in debugging and resolving complex system-level issues.
• Develop automated tests, CI workflows, and engineering tooling.
• Collaborate with platform, product, and applications teams to deliver production-quality software.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in software engineering and computer science fundamentals.
• Experience with modern C++ through coursework, internships, or early professional work.
• Familiarity with Python or scripting languages.
• Experience developing software on Linux-based systems.
• Must be based in Munich for on-site work.

Nice to have

• Exposure to middleware technologies like ROS 2, DDS, or shared memory IPC.
• Familiarity with Linux system programming, TCP/IP, or sockets.
• Experience with build systems such as CMake or Bazel.
• Understanding of distributed or real-time systems.
• Interest in robotics, autonomous systems, or automotive software.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on foundational platform technology for real-world autonomous systems.
• Mentorship from experienced engineers on technically challenging problems.
• Engineering-driven culture with focus on ownership and growth.
• Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.
• International team environment.