Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Your missionDid you know that one single container ship emits more CO2 than 65,000 cars?At CargoKite we are keen on changing this by developing the sailing ship of the 21st century. We are a diverse team of visionaries, engineers, and environmental advocates united by a common goal: to develop cutting-edge solutions that propel the shipping industry into a more sustainable era.Are you a visionary with a passion for combating climate change? Do you have a knack for turning groundbreaking ideas into tangible, sustainable hardware solutions? If so, we invite you to join our trailblazing team at CargoKite and shape the future of maritime transportation.We are seeking a software engineer, experienced in the fields of algorithmics and end-to-end software development, to lead our department in building crucial planning, perception, analytics and visualization software to fulfill our vision of decarbonizing the shipping industry with autonomous, wind-powered vessels. Your role will involve mentoring junior engineers, facilitating knowledge sharing, and leading by example in designing superior algorithms and writing efficient, high-quality code.YourWork cross-functionally with other department leads and our CTO to make critical decisions and ensure designs will meet overall system requirementsDrive make-or-buy decisions to reach strategic objectivesDesign, develop and evaluate routing algorithms to ensure our ships follow a path optimized for weather conditions and other objectivesDevise software architectures and ensure cyber security requirements are metDesign, develop and evaluate motion planning and decision planning algorithms for our vesselsEnsure highly accurate predictions of the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) of our vessels, by leveraging machine learning to mitigate the impact of weather forecast inaccuracies.Design, develop and evaluate perception algorithms to fuse data from cameras, radars and other sensors (e.g., to detect obstacles and waves)Write and guide the implementation of python prototypes for routing, perception and decision algorithmsWrite efficient, well-tested C++ codeShape our software development processes and align our tech stack accordinglyWork with platform and UI engineers to ensure display of useful on-board information to users for near real time visualizationMotivate and empower teammates to achieve outstanding levels of performance.Your profile8+ years professional experience in software development, with prior experience leading tech projects5+ years of professional experience writing production grade software using C++ and PythonDeep understanding of autonomous systems, computer vision, and robotics principlesExperience with Web Application architecture and implementationDeep understanding of routing and decision algorithmsBS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fieldExcellent knowledge of machine learning algorithmsKnowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practicesFamiliarity with GPU accelerated algorithm developmentExcellent communication and leadership skillsExperience with mentoring a young team of engineersExperience in structuring, processing and streaming large amounts of data (incl. relevant tools such as Apache Kafka)EU work permit (CargoKite does not provide any visa sponsorship for this role).Desired Skills and ExperienceKitesurfing, paragliding or sailing experience (including associated certificates: SBF/ SKS) is a plusHands-on experience with online state estimation and sensor fusionExperience with perception sensing technologies like radar, cameras, acoustics, etc.Experience working in industries related to robotics, autonomous vehicles, or remote operationsExperience with real-time controlExperience with certifications processesExperience with robotics middleware such as ROS, DDS, ZMQ, MQTTExperience working with geospatial dataWhat We OfferOpportunity to join a deep-tech startup as an employee from the very beginning, and contribute to the strategic decision making of the company.Outstanding opportunities for personal development through a great deal of creative freedom and a high degree of independence and impact on your team and the company.Competitive compensation and equity options.A collaborative and inclusive work environment in which we can rely on each other, and which values your contributions and ideas.Chance to make a meaningful impact on the future of the shipping industry & our planet.Health and wellness benefits (sports, public transport ticket etc.).Flexible working hours with the possibility to work from home.About UsWe are CargoKite, a Munich-based early-stage startup developing a new, wind-powered ship class for oversea transportation of freight. We are a spin-off from the Technical University of Munich and aim to decarbonize global shipping. With our high-tech sailing ship we help commercial shipping companies to reduce operating costs, cut emissions by 100% and enable a faster and more customizable shipping service. After recently closing our seed funding round with international top-tier investors from the US and Europe, we are now looking to grow our world-class crew!At CargoKite, we believe that diversity and equal opportunity are key to success. Therefore, we create an inclusive environment for all employees and are open to diverse applications, regardless of age, skin color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation or other legally protected characteristics.Do I need to meet all the requirements to apply?Studies by several different sources have shown that, on average, men will apply for a job if they meet 60% of the application requirements. In contrast, women/non-binary people will seek to match a much higher percentage of the requirements before applying.We encourage everyone to apply and give us a chance to evaluate your skills and experience. We are all learning on the job, and although the listing above has been carefully compiled, we are also open-minded and interested to hear about the value you can bring to the role and to us as a company.Seniority levelSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionInformation TechnologyIndustriesMaritime TransportationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at CargoKite by 2xVice President, Software Development - TeamViewer Frontline (all genders)Manager - Software Engineering / Cloud Platform (m/f/d)Team Lead Software Development AI (f/m/d)Greater Munich Metropolitan Area 3 weeks agoSoftware Platform Engineering Manager - Ubuntu for Next-Gen SiliconTechnical Product Manager - AI & Machine LearningWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr