Senior Software Engineer (all genders)

Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA; Valencia; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Maritime focus

International collaboration

Startup mindset

25 vacation days

Job summary

Schütz GmbH & Co. KGaA in Valencia is building an agile software engineering center to develop maritime sensor, navigation, and automation systems. The role emphasizes AI-assisted development, modern software practices, and cross‑location collaboration. A hybrid work arrangement and a competitive compensation package are offered.

You will work with a cross‑functional team to plan, estimate, test, and integrate complex systems while contributing to domain expertise and culture across the site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with a CS/engineering degree or equivalent
• Interest in AI-assisted development for maritime navigation and taking responsibility
• Experience with modern software engineering practices
• Strong abstraction skills, willingness to learn, and a high quality mindset; excellent English both written and spoken
• Nice to have: experience with complex software systems and C++, Python, Qt/QML or ROS2

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance maritime sensor-, navigation-, and automation-systems with stakeholders
• Plan and coordinate team activities including estimates, risk management, testing, and integration concepts
• Continuously develop capabilities such as domain understanding, automation, and AI-assisted development
• Help shape the site build-up, engineering culture, methods/processes, efficiency, and innovation

Skills

Software development

English proficiency

Abstraction skills

C++

Python

Qt/QML

ROS2

AI-assisted development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or equivalent

Job description

Software Engineer (all genders)

In Valencia, we are building an agile development center as part of our international engineering organization. We develop maritime sensor-, navigation-, and automation- systems. Join our cross‑functional team and enjoy a modern toolchain, close connections to our other locations, and plenty of room to grow professionally!

Key Conditions

• Location: Valencia (hybrid), full‑time (jornada completa), indefinite contract (indefinido)
• Working language: English (international), Spanish (local team)
• Attractive compensation package, which we will discuss transparently during the process

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and further enhance maritime sensor-, navigation-, and automation‑systems in coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Plan and coordinate team activities, including effort estimates, risk management, testing, and integration concepts
• Continuously develop our capabilities, such as domain understanding, automation, and AI‑assisted development
• Actively help shape the build‑up of the site, including engineering culture, methods/processes, efficiency, and innovation

Your Profile

• 5+ years of relevant professional experience in software development, supported by a degree in computer science/engineering or an equivalent qualification
• Interest in advancing AI‑assisted development in the context of maritime navigation—and taking responsibility for it
• Confident in applying modern software engineering practices
• Very strong abstraction skills, high willingness to learn, and a pronounced quality mindset; very good written and spoken English
• Nice to have: experience with complex software systems as well as C++, Python, Qt/QML or ROS2

Our Offer

• An innovative work environment in Valencia with a maritime focus and international collaboration
• A local startup mindset—combined with the stability and expertise of an established corporate group
• Flexible working arrangements (hybrid) and a healthy work‑life balance
• Plenty of scope to shape the role, development opportunities, and the chance to take responsibility
• Attractive compensation, e.g. 25 working days of vacation plus public holidays

Compensation Package

The employment relationship is governed by the collective agreement applicable in Spain for companies in IT and technology consulting (XIX Convenio colectivo estatal de empresas de consultoría, tecnologías de la información y estudios de mercado y de la opinión pública).

Of course, we offer attractive compensation and working conditions that are aligned with the market and your qualifications and may significantly exceed the minimum standards set by the collective agreement.

Application Process

Please send us your CV. Optionally, you may include a portfolio or work samples, e.g., GitHub/LinkedIn, or references. The language of this process is English.

We are committed to equal opportunities and an inclusive working environment. We welcome applications regardless of gender, background, age, disability, sexual identity, or religion and provide reasonable accommodations during the selection process and in the workplace.

Data Protection

We process your application data exclusively for the purpose of conducting the selection process and in accordance with applicable data protection regulations (EU GDPR/RGPD and Spanish LOPDGDD). Information about your rights and retention periods will be provided upon request during the process.