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 directly influence the design, functionality, and direction of Arondite's product offering.

The Role

You will be driving the development of software to enable autonomous systems to collaborate, process large sensor datasets, and build graphical user interfaces for the web and Android. User interfaces will involve the presentation of complex information in an intuitive way to enable tasking and control of multiple assets.

You will be expected to write flexible and maintainable code that will operate in mission-critical environments. The role will also involve interfacing with third-party APIs and the development and documentation of our own ones.

You will iterate closely with end users to rapidly add and improve the most relevant features to support their priorities - this may sometimes involve working outdoors and at other sites.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and testing the core software platforms and user interfaces at Arondite

• Iterating with customers and users to better understand and implement their requirements

• Interfacing and testing with autonomous and robotic systems in the field

• Collaborating with engineers with diverse skill sets, including AI/ML, networking, and robotics

• Driving a culture of excellence within the engineering team and the wider company

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical/scientific subject (or equivalent experience)

• Strong core programming skills in a server-side language such as C++, Java, Rust or Python

• Front-end development experience in TypeScript or JavaScript, using frameworks such as Angular or React

• A deep enthusiasm for expanding your knowledge of a diverse technology stack

Preferred Skills

• Understanding of working on embedded/resource constrained devices

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes

• Experience with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL

• Experience of machine learning applications

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.

Security Clearance

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.

Working Arrangements

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.

Application Process

Our interview process is comprised of the following stages:

1. CV submission with initial questions
2. Introductory Teams call (30 mins)
3. In-person technical interview (1-2 hours)
4. Final interview with one of Arondite's Founders (30 mins)

Benefits

• Highly competitive base salary

• Generous equity in EMI share options in a well-funded and growing startup

• 7% employer pension contribution

• Free breakfast and lunch every day; free pizza and beers weekly

• Private health and dental insurance

• Cycle to work scheme

• Relocation support

• Visa sponsorship for extremely strong candidates