Senior Software Engineer (f / m / d)

Overview

Senior Cloud Software Engineer (f / m / d) at FERNRIDE

FERNRIDE is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging and strive to create an open, safe space in which you feel empowered and authentic.

What You Will Work On

At FERNRIDE, the Engineering and Verification Ecosystems (EVE) Backplane team is the central hub connecting container terminal systems with FERNRIDE's self- and tele-driving technology. We design and operate the scalable backend services and data pipelines that enable seamless interaction between the customers\' infrastructure and FERNRIDE’s fleet.

As part of EVE Backplane, you will work with Python, Java, Typescript, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud (Azure / AWS), and occasional C++ to design and operate distributed backend services that power our logistics automation. You will take on customer-facing challenges, shape system architecture, and ensure the scalability, security, and performance of mission-critical services across terminals, the cloud, and our vehicles.

What You Will Bring To The Team

• Extensive software development and testing expertise, with a track record of building robust distributed backend systems.
• Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and operate complex backend systems using modern programming languages and container orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in building and scaling cloud-native services on Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Solid understanding of Linux internals, networking concepts (TCP / UDP / IP), and cloud network design.
• Excellent communication and mentoring skills in a diverse and distributed team.
• A drive to deliver customer-focused solutions that translate into measurable operational value.

What We Offer @FERNRIDE

• Flexible working hours & remote work
• All-day breakfast and unlimited drinks, fruits, and snacks
• Lunch subsidy
• Select one of three options: (1) EUR 40 Spendit card / month (2) Wellpass (3) Mobility card
• Corporate Benefits platform
• Company pension scheme
• Team, department, and company events
• Company Equity
• 30 days of vacation
• Up to six weeks of remote work in countries covered under EHIC

FERNRIDE does not require external assistance for recruitment. All hiring decisions are managed internally. We kindly request recruitment agencies, consultancies, and other third-party services to refrain from contacting us regarding open positions.

Who We Are

FERNRIDE offers scalable automation solutions for yard trucking that increase productivity, promote sustainability, and improve worker safety. We employ a human-assisted automation approach, enabling remote takeovers of electric trucks when necessary. With over a decade of research and high-profile customers, including Volkswagen, HHLA, DB Schenker, and BSH, FERNRIDE uses cutting-edge technology to address major industry challenges, such as driver shortages and the environmental impact of logistics operations.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage