Backend Developer (C++)

Atlas UAS

Riga, Latvia

Atlas HUB team is looking for a Backend Software Developer to join our R&D team and take part in building the core software that powers our real-time autonomous and mission-critical systems used by defense and security forces worldwide. As part of our core development team, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend software written in C++, supporting real-time data processing, control flows, and system integration. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams and take ownership of backend services throughout their full lifecycle - from design and development to deployment in production environments. This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, real-world systems at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, and high-performance software engineering. This is a full-time, hybrid role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend software in C++.
Implement robust, scalable, and efficient system components for real-time operation.
Partner with diverse, cross-disciplinary teams across the Atlas HUB to transform innovative ideas into impactful outcomes.
Integrate and test various internal and external APIs.
Participate in architecture design, technical decision-making, and system integration.
Optimize performance, reliability, and resource usage for mission-critical environments.
Conduct code reviews and ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices.
Debug, profile, and maintain complex production systems.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing C++.
Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including OOP, memory management, and multithreading.
Experience developing and maintaining complex backend or system-level software.
Experience working in Linux environments.
Experience working with version control and development tools (Git, Jira, Bitbucket, etc.).
Ability to work independently, take ownership, and learn quickly.