Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Robotics Platform; m​/f​/d

About the Role

As a Senior Site Reliability Engineer for our Robotics Platform, you are at the heart of our mission to build Europe’s most advanced autonomous ground systems. You will take the lead in developing the automation and observability solutions that form the bedrock of our robotic software, ensuring it is robust, scalable, and ready for the real world.

In this role, you will collaborate with dedicated, cross‑functional engineering teams to integrate their work into a cohesive platform. Your focus will be on productizing our internal systems, transforming them into reliable services that empower our developers and accelerate the production of our autonomous vehicles. This is a high‑impact position where you will directly shape the reliability and performance of our core technology.

• A highly reliable and scalable robotics platform by designing and implementing cutting‑edge automation and observability solutions.
• Strong alignment and seamless workflows between our cloud infrastructure, software, and testing teams.
• An efficient artifact management system within our CI/CD pipelines to support automated testing and software releases.
• Automated delivery pipelines that directly accelerate the development and production of our unmanned ground vehicles.
• A comprehensive observability platform that provides predictive insights and enables rapid incident response for our deployed systems.
• Enhanced stability and integration for our Mithra-based robotics platforms, ensuring a solid foundation for development.
• Expertly managed and configured services and systems that are essential for development, production, and operation.

• A strong background in software engineering with deep expertise in Python.
• Several years of relevant experience in SRE, Dev Ops, or platform engineering, ideally within highly regulated industries such as defence, automotive, or aerospace.
• Proficiency with modern cloud services, containerization, and CI/CD systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to driving technical alignment across multiple teams.
• A proactive, organised, and self‑motivated work style with a strong sense of ownership.
• Experience with the Bazel build system or proficiency in languages like C++, Rust, or Go is a significant plus.
• Familiarity with PKI, identity management systems, and certificate management is also a valued advantage.

Please note:

You do not need to meet every single requirement to apply. We welcome motivated candidates who are eager to grow into the role and develop their expertise further.

• 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, and relocation support where applicable

ARX is a dual‑use technology company that specialises in developing autonomous unmanned systems and sensors for the European defence sector. Our dual‑use unmanned ground systems and sensors assist NATO Armies and civilian first responders in tackling their most challenging problems by providing them with training and information to make better decisions and take effective actions in life‑or‑death situations.

As our team continues to expand rapidly, we are seeking motivated candidates who are excited to work in a highly energetic, creative, and innovative team dedicated to developing autonomous systems for challenging environments. We operate in a dynamic sector where collaboration, sharing innovative ideas, and developing novel problem‑solving strategies are ingrained in our work culture.

If you are passionate about overcoming challenges that have a real impact on the security of our democracies, apply here to join ARX and help shape the future of dual‑use technology!

ARX is an equal‑opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

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