Lead Software Engineer (All Gender)

Skdse·Plymouthlead

In short

→Liderazgo técnico en software para embarcaciones autónomas marítimas con IA.
→Trabajo multidisciplinario: GUI, middleware, firmware y simulación en entornos extremos.
→Impacto directo en la seguridad nacional y operaciones de inteligencia y ataque en NATO.

Fluent English required for collaboration with UK and European teams.

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1. ¿Cómo gestionarías la integración de software entre equipos en Reino Unido y Alemania con diferentes estándares técnicos?

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✓Liderazgo técnico en proyectos de software complejos.
✓Experiencia con sistemas embebidos y firmware.
✓Conocimiento profundo de arquitecturas de software para operaciones en tiempo real.
✓Capacidad para coordinar equipos multiplataforma en Europa.
✓Experiencia con simulación avanzada y sistemas de alta disponibilidad.
✓Habla fluido inglés (requerido para colaboración con equipos UK y Europa).

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AI-driven softwareUnmanned Surface Vessels (USVsAutonomous systemsEmbedded systemsFirmwareMiddlewareGUI developmentSimulation technologiesSoftware-defined systemsMulti-domain integration

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At Stark, we forge the future of European and national security through cutting-edge, AI-driven technology and unmatched engineering precision. As a premier defence technology company, our mission is clear: to equip NATO Allies and their partners with next-generation autonomous defence platforms and advanced AI-driven software built to perform in the world’s most demanding environments. We believe that true security stems from relentless innovation. By combining elite engineering talent with agile technology and an AI-native operational culture, Stark turns complex defence challenges into field-tested, multi-domain solutions. Why Join Us? • The software and systems you work on directly protect personnel and defend European and national sovereignty. • You will work alongside industry-leading minds on autonomous systems, advanced propulsion, and secure cyber platforms. • We foster a fast-paced, collaborative environment where bold ideas are supported by serious R&D backing. STARK is bringing its expertise in software-defined unmanned systems to the maritime domain. Traditional fleets alone cannot safeguard this vast, critical space. Unmanned Surface Vessels (USVs) extend naval reach at lower cost and reduced risk to personnel. About the Team Our maritime family of systems is AI-enabled and built for reliable performance in the harshest seas, delivering NATO a fully integrated hardware–software capability for scalable ISR and strike operations. Your Mission As the Lead Software Engineer, you will be responsible for leading complex multi-domain software developments for deployment on our growing fleet of autonomous vessels and ground systems. Interfacing with design teams across the UK and Europe, you will be the single coordination and point of contact for all things Maritime Software. This includes directing the roadmap of existing products, leading new developments and interfacing to 3rd party subcontractors and suppliers. You will need to scale between front-end GUIs, middleware, embedded systems, firmware and deep simulation technologies. Working at the forefront of modern technology: increasing levels of automation and pushing the frontiers when required. Responsibilities • Technical coordination and leadership across multiple product developments • Best-practice design and implementation of emergent technology software solutions • Process management and improvement on software engineering practices • High-level conceptual design of new software products - application and embedded

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