The Mission We are looking for talented Software Engineers with demonstrated real-world experience to help us conceptualize, implement and operate our ground segment software platform.  As a key member of our team, you'll operationalize, improve and troubleshoot our earth observation (EO) satellite constellation - directly contributing to refine our ability to monitor and respond to wildfires, helping to safeguard communities, preserve wildlife, and protect ecosystems worldwide. Starting date of position will commence Q1 of 2026. What you’ll be doing For our cross-functional software development teams, we're looking for someone who’s proactive, with a strong ability to understand the bigger picture while also diving deep into technical details &amp; implementations.<ul><li>Prioritizing reliability, automation, and long-term maintainability in all systems</li><li>Writing production-quality Python or Go code deployed on Linux system</li><li>Designing and implementing complex software systems for automated decision-making in aerospace and IoT contexts</li><li>Working with APIs, networking, and databases in operational environments</li><li>Building and maintaining CI pipelines and automated testing frameworks</li><li>Applying systems thinking to architecture, trade-offs, and problem breakdown</li><li>Contributing to code reviews and maintaining clean Git workflows</li></ul> Relevant Skills <ul><li>Shown practical experience in real-time mission critical autonomous software systems such as, but not limited to, aerospace, IoT, autonomous driving</li><li>Expertise in Software Architecture: Strong understanding and ability to design robust and scalable software solutions.</li><li>Practical experience building a scalable microservice architecture with an emphasis on reliability and availability.</li><li>Strong programming skills and willingness to deepen expertise (Python, Golang) and Git, Docker, Databases, Linux, Software Packaging</li><li>University degree in Computer Science, STEM/MINT, or equivalent</li><li>Strong problem solving capabilities</li><li>Familiarity with general software engineering principles and agile software development (think: “develop a concept, pitch it to your peers, implement a prototype, accompany the implementation, deploy to production, evaluate results, repeat”)</li><li>Fluent in English</li></ul> Our Benefits <ul><li>Virtual shares for all permanent employees (VSOP=Virtual Share Option Program)</li><li>Company pension scheme (bAV = Betriebliche Altersversorgung) </li><li>Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24/7)</li><li>Flexible working hours and home office option (including working from other countries)</li><li>Corporate health benefit via Wellpass Subscription</li><li>Free Deutschland ticket</li><li>Discount on lunch meals</li><li>Company bike via JobRad</li><li>Modern office in Neue Balan with a wonderful pool and campus area</li></ul> We Offer At OroraTech, you can expect a down to earth yet high-caliber work environment. You will be part of the OroraTech team - a talented, international, open-minded inclusive team that is highly motivated to create impact. We believe diverse perspectives make our team stronger. We support different life situations, and offer flexibility to help you balance your work and personal life. OroraTech allows you to grow on a professional and personal level. Benefits include:<ul><li>Be part of the solution to climate change</li><li>Ambitious and entrepreneurial company culture with a culture of continuous improvement and excellence</li><li>Insights into the most exciting new technologies and business models</li><li>Competitive salary</li><li>A great remote/hybrid office culture, which allows you to be very flexible. Take care of your family? Late sleeper? Early riser? Prefer to work from outside from time to time? We can make all that work.</li></ul> If you apply: Please always include references of your prior work (for example, your thesis, talks, papers, code repositories, websites, write-ups, articles, apps, exposes, anything), if permissible. Please avoid detailed grade reports and online certificates. We value well-crafted motivation letters stating how you learned about OroraTech, why you think you would be a great addition to the team and why you want to work at a NewSpace start-up. Please also list your earliest starting date and expected salary.

OroraTech is a thermal data intelligence company headquartered in Munich, Germany, with the mission to create truth for a net-zero economy and protect our environment. Their leading Wildfire Solution is used by clients all over the globe, monitoring more than 160 million ha of forest. The service will be complemented by multipurpose thermal-infrared sensing nanosatellites with in-space artificial intelligence to improve real-time response and to improve continuous coverage. The first of its kind satellite was successfully launched in January 2022 and will be expanded to a fleet of 100 satellites over the following years. Founded in 2018, the company has grown to an international team of over 80 employees supported by private and institutional investors, the European Space Agency, and the governments of Germany and Bavaria.

Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d)

The Mission We are looking for talented Software Engineers with demonstrated real-world experience to help us conceptualize, implement and operate our ground segment software platform.&nbsp; As a key member of our team, you'll operationalize, improve and troubleshoot our earth observation (EO) satellite constellation - directly contributing to refine our ability to monitor and respond to wildfires, helping to safeguard communities, preserve wildlife, and protect ecosystems worldwide. Starting date of position will commence Q1 of 2026. What you’ll be doing For our cross-functional software development teams, we're looking for someone who’s proactive, with a strong ability to understand the bigger picture while also diving deep into technical details &amp; implementations.<ul><li>Prioritizing reliability, automation, and long-term maintainability in all systems</li><li>Writing production-quality Python or Go code deployed on Linux system</li><li>Designing and implementing complex software systems for automated decision-making in aerospace and IoT contexts</li><li>Working with APIs, networking, and databases in operational environments</li><li>Building and maintaining CI pipelines and automated testing frameworks</li><li>Applying systems thinking to architecture, trade-offs, and problem breakdown</li><li>Contributing to code reviews and maintaining clean Git workflows</li></ul> Relevant Skills <ul><li>Shown practical experience in real-time mission critical autonomous software systems such as, but not limited to, aerospace, IoT, autonomous driving</li><li>Expertise in Software Architecture: Strong understanding and ability to design robust and scalable software solutions.</li><li>Practical experience building a scalable microservice architecture with an emphasis on reliability and availability.</li><li>Strong programming skills and willingness to deepen expertise (Python, Golang) and Git, Docker, Databases, Linux, Software Packaging</li><li>University degree in Computer Science, STEM/MINT, or equivalent</li><li>Strong problem solving capabilities</li><li>Familiarity with general software engineering principles and agile software development (think: “develop a concept, pitch it to your peers, implement a prototype, accompany the implementation, deploy to production, evaluate results, repeat”)</li><li>Fluent in English</li></ul> Our Benefits <ul><li>Virtual shares for all permanent employees (VSOP=Virtual Share Option Program)</li><li>Company pension scheme (bAV = Betriebliche Altersversorgung)&nbsp;</li><li>Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24/7)</li><li>Flexible working hours and home office option (including working from other countries)</li><li>Corporate health benefit via Wellpass Subscription</li><li>Free Deutschland ticket</li><li>Discount on lunch meals</li><li>Company bike via JobRad</li><li>Modern office in Neue Balan with a wonderful pool and campus area</li></ul> We Offer At OroraTech, you can expect a down to earth yet high-caliber work environment. You will be part of the OroraTech team - a talented, international, open-minded inclusive team that is highly motivated to create impact. We believe diverse perspectives make our team stronger. We support different life situations, and offer flexibility to help you balance your work and personal life. OroraTech allows you to grow on a professional and personal level. Benefits include:<ul><li>Be part of the solution to climate change</li><li>Ambitious and entrepreneurial company culture with a culture of continuous improvement and excellence</li><li>Insights into the most exciting new technologies and business models</li><li>Competitive salary</li><li>A great remote/hybrid office culture, which allows you to be very flexible. Take care of your family? Late sleeper? Early riser? Prefer to work from outside from time to time? We can make all that work.</li></ul> If you apply: Please always include references of your prior work (for example, your thesis, talks, papers, code repositories, websites, write-ups, articles, apps, exposes, anything), if permissible. Please avoid detailed grade reports and online certificates. We value well-crafted motivation letters stating how you learned about OroraTech, why you think you would be a great addition to the team and why you want to work at a NewSpace start-up. Please also list your earliest starting date and expected salary.

Senior Software Engineer (m/f/d)

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