Arondite

Arondite is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the success of our enterprise product, Cobalt. You will balance architecting, coding and mentoring across frontend, backend and full stack work, collaborating with product managers and designers to hit tight deadlines. You will guide a team of engineers, influence the product roadmap and ensure secure, scalable delivery. A mix of on site and remote work is supported, with a preference for office presence when possible.

About Arondite Arondite enables organisations to wield autonomy, data and AI at scale. We equip operators with the foundational software to orchestrate their mix of platforms and capabilities, and then take mission critical decisions faster than their adversaries. We exist to ensure the UK and its allies out think, out pace and out adapt those who seek to threaten our values and way of life. Our technology is designed for deployment in the world's most austere environments, and is relied upon by the world's most demanding operators. We deploy alongside them, bringing our technical expertise wherever it is needed. You will join Arondite at a pivotal moment in the company's journey. We are ambitious, building for the long term and backed by globally renowned investors including Index Ventures (Anthropic, Wiz, Figma, Revolut). Our company is being built by exceptional engineers - people who find high impact and technically challenging work engaging and exciting, and who consistently deliver outsized impact. You will collaborate with other brilliant minds to solve some of the world's hardest and most important problems. You will have ownership and autonomy from Day One. There is no corporate ladder at Arondite. From your first day, you will directly influence the design, functionality, and direction of Arondite's product offering. We hire the best people and give them extremely high levels of autonomy; the sky is the limit for an individual with the right ambition. If you are motivated by our mission and if you want to be part of a growing team of outstanding people, then we want to hear from you. As Lead Software Engineer at Arondite you will be responsible for the success of an area of our enterprise software product, Cobalt. The role gives you the opportunity to combine software development with leadership of highly talented engineers and designers. You will divide your time between architecting and writing software yourself, and supporting and mentoring other engineers. You will also be able to influence the product roadmap and help scale our world class engineering function. You will need to understand how our enterprise software product is used by people (and with hardware) in the real world. There are opportunities at Arondite covering front end, back end and full stack. Wherever you focus, you will work closely with product managers, product designers, other engineers and team leads to meet important customer deadlines for our mission critical software. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborating with product managers, designers and engineers leads to deliver high quality and well tested features Driving the personal development of members of the team by giving suitable support and training Conducting code reviews and give feedback to other engineers Owning technical decisions for the area of the product Writing production code for complex and high impact features Adhering to and promoting internal security policies throughout the development lifecycle in order to build a secure and reliable product Contributing to planning and roadmap discussions Communicating status, risks, and tradeoffs to stakeholders Experience Required: We are open to candidates of all levels of experience, from senior engineers looking to lead a team or be a high value IC, to new grads looking to start their career with a bang. We are looking for candidates with experience across the development stack, from frontend UX experts who delight in producing a polished and beautiful experience, to networking maestros who understand and optimise the complex topology required to support our platform (and everything in between). Requirements You should have: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical/scientific subject (or equivalent experience) Strong core programming skills in either (or both!): Server side languages such as C++, Java, Rust or Python Front end development in TypeScript or JavaScript, using frameworks such as Angular or React Several years of software engineering experience in industry Some history of managing other engineers A forward leaning and pragmatic approach to using AI coding tools Ideally, you would also have: Understanding of working on embedded / resource constrained devices Experience with Kubernetes Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL Experience of machine learning applications Knowledge of application security best practices and secure coding principles (e.g., OWASP Top 10) Note: We want Arondite to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We don't expect everyone to have experience across each of these areas. Please apply even if you only partially fulfil this list. Right to Work We require that all candidates have an existing Right to Work in the UK at the time of application. Security clearance We believe in working closely with defence customers. As a result, this role will require the individual to hold a clearance or be willing to undergo UK security vetting to Security Check (SC) or above. This normally requires having continuous residency in the UK for at least 5 years. Office vs Hybrid working We are focused on building a positive, collaborative engineering driven culture. We therefore believe in making the office a friendly, comfortable and fun place to be, and we try to work from the office where possible. Of course, there are times when it makes sense for you to work from home and that's OK. You may also need to travel to visit customers, depending on your role. But in general you should only apply to join Arondite if you're excited to come into the office and work in person by default. Application process Generally, our interview process is comprised of the following stages: CV submission with initial questions Introductory Teams call (30-45 mins) In person technical interview (1-2 hours) Final interview with one of Arondite's Founders (30 mins) Highly competitive base salary Generous equity in EMI share options in a well funded and growing startup 7% employer pension contribution Free meals in the office every day Private health and dental insurance, with opt in cover for dependents Cycle to work scheme Relocation support Access to any resources, equipment and training that you need to do your job in a world class way

About Arondite Arondite is a defence technology company building the foundational software and AI to power the autonomous age. Our aim is to revolutionise the way organisations collaborate with sensors, robots and autonomous systems and use the data they generate. We are driven by our determination to help defend our collective democratic values and by our strong belief that an elite group of engineers can make a big difference. We are ambitious, well-funded and building for the long-term. You will join Arondite at a pivotal moment in the company's journey. Our company is being built by exceptional engineers - people who find high-impact and technically challenging work engaging and exciting, and who consistently deliver outsized impact. You will collaborate with other brilliant minds to solve some of the world's hardest and most important problems. You will have ownership and autonomy from Day One. There is no corporate ladder at Arondite. From your first day, you will contribute to the implementation and deployment of Arondite's products with customers. We hire the best people and give them extremely high levels of autonomy; the sky is the limit for an individual with the right ambition. If you are motivated by our mission and if you want to be part of a growing team of outstanding people, then we want to hear from you. About the role As a Deployed Systems Engineer at Arondite you will be collaborating closely with our other engineers to demonstrate, integrate and deploy Arondite's software products in real world situations with defence end users. This will include working with uncrewed systems, sensors, embedded devices, edge compute and networking/communications kit (such as mesh radios and satellite links). Being deployed means that you will be conducting and supporting testing in the field, both at Arondite's test site and with customers across the UK and abroad. It will involve travel, working outdoors, and piloting drones, ground robots and potentially watercraft in the future. When in the office you may be asked to create mechanical and electrical parts, and to write software that integrates third party hardware. Overall, the role will be very varied and challenging, suiting someone who is flexible and pragmatic with broad interests in embedded systems and robotics, alongside modern enterprise software. Whilst large amounts of prior experience isn't critical, you will be expected to become proficient in new skills and technologies quickly. Your responsibilities will include: Deploying Arondite's software and AI products onto hardware Writing embedded and non-embedded software to integrate third party hardware Establishing wired and wireless networks to enable communication between Arondite's products and third party systems Creating mechanical and electrical parts to integrate different third party hardware components Conducting field testing of Arondite's products both during development, and with customers Supporting product demonstrations to end-users and potential customers Piloting of all types of robotic and autonomous systems (including UAVs, UGVs and USVs). This will include gaining qualifications such as Remote Pilot Certificates You should have: Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related technical subject Software engineering skills for embedded devices (e.g. C), and object oriented languages such as C++, Java, or Rust Experience in mechanical design, including 3D CAD and additive manufacturing techniques like 3D printing Understanding of electronics, covering topics such as switch mode power supplies and embedded systems and protocols (I2C, UART, SPI, etc) Hands on experience with instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, and signal generators for testing and debugging complex systems Nice to have: This is not an additional list of requirements, but any experience in these areas is a bonus. Drone pilot qualifications, or an interest in obtaining them Experience with robotic systems Knowledge of networking technologies and the configuration of elements such as routers and VPNs Understanding of RF systems and antennas Practical workshop skills using hand and power tools UK driving license Right to Work We require that all candidates have an existing Right to Work in the UK at the time of application. Security clearance We believe in working closely with defence customers. As a result, this role requires you to hold a clearance or be willing to undergo UK security vetting to Security Check (SC) or above. This normally requires having continuous residency in the UK for at least 5 years. Office vs hybrid working We are focused on building a positive, collaborative engineering-driven culture. We therefore believe in making the office a friendly, comfortable and fun place to be, and we try to work from the office where possible. Of course, there are times when it makes sense for you to work from home and that's OK. You may also need to travel to visit customers, depending on your role. But in general you should only apply to join Arondite if you're excited to come into the office and work in person by default. Application process Generally, our interview process is comprised of the following stages: CV submission with initial questions Introductory Teams call (30-45 mins) In-person technical interview (1-2 hours) Final interview with one of Arondite's Founders (30 mins) Highly competitive base salary Generous equity in EMI share options in a well funded and growing startup 7% employer pension contribution Free meals in the office every day Private health and dental insurance, with opt in cover for dependents Cycle to work scheme Relocation support Access to any resources, equipment and training that you need to do your job in a world class way The opportunity to work with and learn from exceptional colleagues with excellent academic experience and deep industry knowledge

A defense technology company in Greater London is seeking a Deployed Systems Engineer to integrate and deploy software products in real-world environments. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams, field testing, and the ability to work with various robotic systems and uncrewed technologies. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering or computer science, with strong skills in embedded systems and software development. Exceptional benefits include equity options and a supportive work culture.

Arondite is seeking a Deployed Software Engineer to join their team in Greater London. You'll work closely with customers to deploy our technology and solve real-world problems by implementing software solutions. This role requires travel to customer locations in the UK and potentially abroad. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in a relevant field, possess strong programming skills in server-side languages or front-end frameworks and have excellent communication abilities. Arondite promotes a collaborative culture with a focus on in-person work.

About the role This is a graduate-level entry point into Arondite's Deployed Engineering team. We work closely alongside our customers to deploy our technology. As a Deployed Software Engineer at Arondite, you'll be responsible for implementing our technology with customers so that it effectively solves their real world problems. You'll collect feedback from end users and work with the wider engineering team to contribute back to the development of core product features. You'll often need to travel to customer locations in the UK and across the world. The locations could be their offices, or they could be at testing or exercise sites "in the field". Once there you'll need to figure out unfamiliar systems, engage directly with users and deploy Arondite's products by writing code that solves their use cases. This is an exciting opportunity to embed deeply with our customers, be a core part of the decision making process, and help drive forward the direction of our platform based on your observations of how it is used in the field and how we can provide maximum value. Your responsibilities will include: Travelling to customer sites to meet users and understand their use cases Building secure, robust software by adhering to secure coding standards (e.g., OWASP) and internal security policies throughout the development lifecycle Deploying our products into customer environments Interfacing with and testing autonomous and robotic systems in the field Iterating with customers to refine the implementation to maximise user value Collaborating with other deployed engineers with diverse skill sets, including AI/ML, networking, and robotics Driving a culture of excellence within the deployed team and the wider company You should have: A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical/scientific subject Strong core programming skills in either Server side languages such as C++, Java, Rust or Python, OR Front end development in TypeScript or JavaScript, using frameworks such as Angular or React A deep enthusiasm for expanding your knowledge of a diverse technology stack Strong customer facing communication skills Willingness to travel and work on site with customers Ideally, you would also have: This is not an additional list of requirements; this reflects the tech stack currently used at Arondite; any experience in these areas is a bonus Understanding of working on embedded/resource constrained devices Knowledge of or interest in working with legacy systems Knowledge of SQL databases such as PostgreSQL Knowledge of or experience of working with machine learning applications Passion for or interest in working with hardware Note: We want Arondite to bring together individuals from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We don't expect everyone to have experience across each of these areas. Please apply even if you only partially fulfil this list. Deployed work at Arondite All 'deployed' roles at Arondite involve working closely with customers at their UK locations, and when they go abroad. This can mean being away from our office for between 1 and 4 days a week on a regular basis, or going abroad for up to 2 or 3 weeks every few months. As this is a big commitment, we endeavour to maintain flexibility in resourcing to support people's personal circumstances. Right to Work We require that all candidates have an existing Right to Work in the UK at the time of application. Security clearance We believe in working closely with defence customers. As a result, this role will require the individual to hold a clearance or be willing to undergo UK security vetting to Security Check (SC) or above. This normally requires having continuous residency in the UK for at least 5 years. Office vs Hybrid working We are focused on building a positive, collaborative engineering-driven culture. We therefore believe in making the office a friendly, comfortable and fun place to be, and we try to work from the office where possible. Of course, there are times when it makes sense for you to work from home and that's OK. You may also need to travel to visit customers, depending on your role. But in general you should only apply to join Arondite if you're excited to come into the office and work in person by default. Benefits Highly competitive base salary Generous equity in EMI share options in a well funded and growing startup 7% employer pension contribution Free meals in the office every day Private health and dental insurance, with opt in cover for dependents Cycle to work scheme Relocation support Access to any resources, equipment and training that you need to do your job in a world class way The opportunity to work with and learn from exceptional colleagues with excellent academic experience and deep industry knowledge