Orbem is an impact-driven deep-tech startup from Munich, Germany. We develop fast, accurate, and accessible imaging solutions that provide access to otherwise unattainable sources of knowledge.

We seek to make a difference – and develop solutions to sustainably feed the world, accelerate the transition to a green economy, and transform disease detection.

Join us on our mission to unleash AI-powered imaging for everything and everyone.

Senior Staff Software Integration Engineer (f/m/d)

• Starting date: As soon as possible

• Yearly Salary: € 100,000 - € 110,000 in yearly salary

• Equity: Part-time: € 80,000 - € 120,000 in company shares

• Benefits: Up to €5,000 annually

• Work model: Full-time, Hybrid in Munich

Your role

We’re looking for a Senior Staff Software Integration Engineer to lead the technical integration of our software stack across diverse industrial imaging products. In this pivotal role, you will drive the development of architectures that support Orbem’s rapid growth and global impact.

You’ll bring deep technical expertise and leadership to tackle complex system integrations, define and uphold engineering standards, and guide senior engineers across multiple teams. Your work will be foundational to building a scalable, robust platform that powers our cutting-edge AI imaging technology.

Your day to day

• Guide the architecture of Orbem’s industrial software platform, ensuring it is scalable, reliable, and adaptable across diverse applications.

• Lead strategic refactoring efforts to streamline development and improve maintainability.

• Tackle complex integration challenges hands-on—working with industrial automation systems, sensors, MRI technology, and edge AI/ML solutions.

• Promote engineering excellence by driving pragmatic best practices in testing, architecture, and software quality, always balancing technical rigor with business goals.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, hardware, AI, and MRI teams to translate requirements into robust technical designs and deliver reliable solutions.

• Manage technical risk, identifying and mitigating issues across the software stack to maintain high system stability and performance in critical production environments.

• Mentor and coach senior engineers, fostering technical growth, architectural thinking, and a culture of knowledge-sharing across teams.

Requirements

Your experiences and skills

Fit to our values

• We own every challenge: we enjoy complexity and thrive under uncertainty.

• We strive for better: we seize any opportunity for growth and challenge the status quo. We are constantly learning and improving.

• We imagine new frontiers: we think beyond ‘doable’ and ‘reasonable.’ We design a sustainable and healthy future together.

Technical Expertise

• Advanced Python proficiency with a strong track record of building and deploying complex software systems in real-world, production environments.

• Architectural leadership in designing and implementing scalable, resilient software platforms, with a deep understanding of large-scale system design and cross-cutting technical challenges.

• Extensive experience refactoring and unifying legacy codebases, transforming fragmented systems into cohesive, maintainable platforms.

• Hands-on integration expertise with hardware systems, industrial automation equipment, and a variety of sensor technologies.

• Solid experience with edge AI/ML, including deploying and maintaining models throughout the lifecycle on edge devices.

• Strong grasp of modern software engineering practices, including automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and security fundamentals—applied with a practical, business-aware mindset.

• Proficient with containerization and infrastructure tools, including Docker, Kubernetes/k3s, Linux systems, and cloud platforms (especially GCP).

Leadership and business acumen

• Proven technical leadership across multiple software teams and large-scale, cross-functional initiatives with high organizational impact.

• Strategic influence in shaping technical direction and decisions across domains, aligning engineering efforts with broader business goals.

• Strong mentorship track record, consistently supporting the technical growth of engineers and fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.

• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, effectively translating between technical and non-technical stakeholders to drive alignment and results.

• Highly autonomous and accountable, with a demonstrated ability to own and solve complex technical challenges from concept to execution.

We look for people to join us in our journey towards a culture focused on the following principles:

• Promoting knowledge sharing and social coding to enhance code quality and support continuous learning.

• Encouraging experimentation and learning from failures within a blameless culture, emphasizing process and tool improvement.

• We maintain a healthy codebase through test-driven development, focusing on robust test suites and simplicity in design.

• Using rapid feedback from production to drive our iterative development process.

• Advocating for a deep understanding of our business, system thinking, and domain-driven design to deliver value aligned with Orbem’s mission. 

What makes you stand out from other candidates

• A genuine alignment with Orbem's purpose and mission to create impactful solutions for food sustainability and human health.

• Direct experience working with MRI systems or similar complex imaging technologies.

• Direct experience leading technical development within industrial automation environments.

• Experience navigating and leading technical change within a scaleup environment.

• A demonstrated history of successfully driving technical excellence and standard adoption across multiple teams.

• Experience contributing to architectural governance or technical steering committees.

• A pragmatic approach to solving complex technical problems with a focus on business value.

What we offer

International Environment: Join a team with 40+ nationalities across 5 continents, all driven by a shared purpose: shedding light on the world’s toughest challenges.

Attractive Compensation Package:

• Stock Options: Share in Orbem’s success.

• Visa & Relocation Support: Seamless support for your move to Germany.

• Learning & Development: €1,750 annual budget for personal growth.

• Fitness Membership: Access to Urban Sports Club or Wellpass.

• Childcare Reimbursement: Support for Kita/Kindergarten fees.

• Deutschland Ticket: Full coverage of public transportation.

Work-Life Integration:

• Flexible Hours & Home Office: Work when and where it suits you.

• WFH Perks: Get €185 to upgrade your home office + a sleek external monitor on us!

• 30 Days Paid Leave: Plenty of time to recharge.

• Personal Leave: Flexibility for life’s important moments.

• Work from Anywhere: Experience new cultures and environments for up to 60 days per year.

Make a Difference: Join an ambitious, fast-growing team working on breakthrough technology. In our scale-up environment, you’ll have the freedom to lead your projects and make an impact. We provide a platform for you to explore, innovate, and define your vision for the future. At Orbem, we’re committed to helping you discover your strengths, and while we aim to teach you, we also want to learn from you. 

Your team

As a Senior Staff Software Integration Engineer, you become part of our diverse and international team. Learn more about the team members, their work and challenges here: www.orbem.ai 

At Orbem, we're committed to building a smart, diverse team, and we recognize that self-doubt can prevent talented individuals from applying. If you feel you don't meet every requirement, we'd love to hear from you anyway!