Head of Software Engineering (f/m/d) at CargoKite

Intro

Join CargoKite as the Head of Software Engineering and lead the development of innovative software solutions to decarbonize the shipping industry with autonomous, wind-powered vessels.

Tasks

Work cross-functionally with other department leads and the CTO to make critical decisions
Drive make-or-buy decisions to reach strategic objectives
Design, develop and evaluate routing algorithms
Devise software architectures and ensure cyber security requirements are met
Design, develop and evaluate motion planning and decision planning algorithms
Ensure highly accurate predictions of the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) of vessels
Design, develop and evaluate perception algorithms
Write and guide the implementation of python prototypes
Write efficient, well-tested C++ code
Shape software development processes and align tech stack
Work with platform and UI engineers for real-time visualization
Motivate and empower teammates

Requirements

8+ years professional experience in software development
5+ years of experience writing production grade software using C++ and Python
Deep understanding of autonomous systems, computer vision, and robotics principles
Experience with Web Application architecture and implementation
Deep understanding of routing and decision algorithms
BS or MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related field
Excellent knowledge of machine learning algorithms
Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps practices
Familiarity with GPU accelerated algorithm development
Excellent communication and leadership skills
Experience with mentoring a young team of engineers
Experience in structuring, processing and streaming large amounts of data
EU work permit