Junior Software Engineer (f/m/d)

CargoKite GmbH; München; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A sustainable shipping technology company in Munich seeks a Junior Software Engineer to develop software solutions for autonomous vessels. The role involves designing real-time applications and improving algorithms for vessel operations. Ideal for recent graduates with a Master's in Computer Science or related fields. Competitive compensation, flexible working hours, and opportunities for personal development provided.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunity for personal development

Qualifikationen

• Strong knowledge of Python and JavaScript.
• Experience with C++ is a plus.
• Understanding of algorithms and graph theory.
• Familiarity with backend technologies like Node.js, Django, or Flask.

Aufgaben

• Assist in the design and development of real-time web applications.
• Support the development and testing of routing algorithms.
• Collaborate on building planning and analytics tools.
• Contribute to autonomous control systems.
• Write and maintain efficient code in Python, JavaScript, and C++.
• Improve data processing and system performance.

Kenntnisse

Python

JavaScript

C++

Algorithms knowledge

Graph theory understanding

Node.js

Django

Flask

React

Vue

Angular

AWS knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Curiosity

Communication skills

Collaboration skills

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

Did you know thatone single container ship emits more CO2 than 65,000 cars?

AtCargoKite we want to change this by developing the sailing ship of the 21stcentury. We are a diverse team of visionaries, engineers united by a commongoal: to developcutting-edgesolutions that propel the shippingindustry into a more sustainable era.Are you a visionary with an interest in climate change solutions? 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.

Your profile

As aJunior Software Engineer, you will contribute to building and optimizing our software solutions, working closely with our team to shape the future of our autonomous vessels. This full-time role (40 hours/week) offers flexibility, hands-on experience, and the chance to work on a project with real-world impact for a recent TUM graduate.Yourresponsibilities will include:

• Assisting in thedesign and development of real-time web applicationsfor vessel monitoring, control, and decision support
• Supporting thedevelopment and testing of routing, perception, and motion-planning algorithmsto optimize vessel paths under real-world weather and operational conditions
• Collaborating on buildingplanning, analytics, and visualization toolsthat turn complex data into actionable insights
• Contributing toautonomous and remote-control systems, including software integration and simulation-based testing (SIL/HIL)
• Writing and maintainclean, efficient, and well-tested codein Python, JavaScript, and C++
• Helping improvedata processing, cloud integration, and system performancewhile ensuring reliability and security
• Bringing creative ideas and a problem-solving mindset to support ongoinginnovation and continuous improvement

About you

• Have finished your studies at TUM
• Completed a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Living in Munich
• Strong knowledge of Python and JavaScript (bonus: experience with C++)
• Strong understanding of algorithms and graph theory and an interest in routing or robotics
• Familiarity with backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Django, or Flask)
• Experience with frontend frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular
• Knowledge of AWS is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and eagerness to learn
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Fluent in English

Desired but not required

• Interest in or experience with sailing, kitesurfing, or robotics
• Familiarity with sensor technologies, geospatial data, or real-time control
• Experience with cloud-based services and large-scale data processing tools

What we offer

• Opportunity 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
• 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.