About Us At Apex.AI, we build safe and reliable software for vehicles and machines of the future. Our technology powers products in automotive, agriculture, medical, and defense industries. Your Role Apex.AI, Inc. is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our team. You will design, develop, and maintain software components for Apex.AI products, in particular Apex.Grace and Apex.Ida, collaborating closely with team members to deliver high-quality, reliable, and maintainable code. You will be expected to grow your technical expertise, take ownership of medium to large features, and be an active leader for improving development practices. This role will be located in our Munich office. As a Staff Engineer at Apex.AI, you will own and deliver large features and projects, providing technical leadership across the team. You will set standards for engineering excellence, mentor junior engineers, and ensure that our systems are scalable, reliable, and aligned with business needs. Staff Engineers at Apex.AI often serve as technical leaders and may also take on responsibilities similar to Engineering Managers, guiding teams in both technical and organizational growth. What You'll Do—Responsibilities Lead the design and development of major software components or projects. Write software of the highest quality, efficiency, and maintainability Write technical specifications, identify risks, and propose mitigation strategies. Drive cross-functional technical discussions and decisions. Mentor and support junior engineers through pairing, design, and code reviews. Champion process improvements, simplicity, and operational excellence. Stay current on industry trends and integrate relevant technologies where valuable. Communicate clearly through design docs, tech talks, and documentation. Take ownership of initiatives and ensure successful delivery, balancing technical and people leadership. You Have Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience. At least 5 years' work experiencein a relevant industry Outstanding C++ and Python skills Proven ability to manage complex projects from conception through delivery. Strong software design and architectural skills. Demonstrated leadership in mentoring, guiding engineering teams, and driving technical direction. Excellent oral and written communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Focus on quality and usability of software Great To Have Experience with ROS 2 and real-time operating systems. Experience designing systems with the Bazel build tool to create a large, scalable software base. Familiarity with networking, TCP/IP, sockets programming, and distributed systems. Experience in working with various communication middlewares Skilled at optimizing performance of software on constrained, embedded environmentsPrior contributions to open-source projects or industry standards Delivered safety-critical software according to industry safety standards such as ISO 26262 in production projects Experience in technical leadership roles, balancing hands-on coding with mentoring and strategic direction. Apex.AI is an international software company specializing in the development of safety-certified, developer-friendly, and scalable software for mobility systems, aiming to accelerate the transition to software-defined vehicles and mobility. Founded in 2017 by Jan Becker and Dejan Pangercic, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, with additional offices in Munich, Stuttgart, Tokyo, and Pangyo. To date, Apex.AI has raised over $75 million USD from world-class venture, financial and strategic investors including AGCO, Airbus Ventures, Canaan, Continental AG, Daimler Truck, HELLA Ventures, Jaguar Land Rover ’s InMotion Ventures, LG Electronics, Lightspeed, Orillion, Toyota Ventures, Volvo Group Venture Capital and ZF. Apex.AI ’s software solutions are utilized across a diverse range of industries, including automotive, agriculture, medical, and defense sectors. The products enable developers to efficiently create and deploy safe, reliable, and high-performance applications, thereby accelerating the adoption of software-defined mobility systems. Through its innovative software solutions and strategic partnerships, Apex.AI is at the forefront of transforming the mobility industry, facilitating the development of next-generation vehicles and systems.