ZAITRA, established in 2020, is a startup with a primary emphasis on delivering tailored flight software and cutting-edge AI solutions for space missions. Our endeavours encompass projects for both the European Space Agency and commercial customers.
About the role
As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the software that integrates our AI models into hardware/software solutions deployed onboard spacecraft or satellites. This entails:
- Designing, implementing, testing, and maintaining our software libraries and products.
- Optimizing code to run efficiently on low-resource hardware.
- Establishing and maintaining internal tools and workflows to support our development processes.
- Collaborating with other teams to ensure seamless integration of AI models with onboard systems.
Required qualifications
- A technical background in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- Strong knowledge of Python programming.
- Proven experience with at least one low-level programming language, such as Rust or C++.
- Hands-on experience in software development, including design, implementation, testing, and debugging.
- Proficiency in Git (including conflict resolution, rebasing, and writing clear commit messages).
- Previous experience in creating production-grade solutions (at least through personal or open-source projects).
- Willingness to learn and improve, especially in embedded development or machine learning.
- Enthusiasm for space.
What we offer
- Hybrid work (preferably with at least 3 days a week in our office).
- Flexible working hours.
- Modern offices near the center of Brno.
- Direct impact on the development and direction of products for space missions.
- Involvement in the development of solutions to be deployed in Earth’s orbit and beyond.
- 5 weeks of vacation.
- Meal vouchers.
- Team-building activities and company events.
What is nice to have
- Familiarity with embedded systems or low-level programming.
- Experience with machine learning, even on personal or experimental projects.
- Understanding of ECSS standards.
- Active contribution to open-source projects.
Interview process
- Submit your CV and short cover letter via email to jobs@zaitra.io.
- Attend a 45-minute call with the CTO and HR.
- Complete a short take-home task.
- Participate in a 60-minute technical screening, including a review of your task.
- Receive an offer.