Software Team Lead

About the Job
ARX is seeking a Software Team Lead to join our dynamic team in Kyiv.

The role of a Software Team Lead involves overseeing the technical aspects of a software team, guiding team members in technical matters, organizing collaborative work within the team and the team’s interaction with other departments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, and maintain C++ software modules for controlling a robotic complex
• Collaborate with hardware and other teams to integrate software solutions
• Implement real-time data processing pipelines and low-latency control loops for embedded platforms
• Ensure system reliability, safety, and performance under varying operational conditions
• Participate in software reviews, unit testing, and simulations in Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) environments
• Contribute to documentation, configuration management, and compliance with military software standards and cybersecurity protocols
• Lead the software development team, including production-focused engineers
• Conduct stand-ups, rallies, and retros to help the team move forward, distribute tasks between the team, monitor progress and deadlines
• Manage production software activities: planning, firmware flashing, and updates for manufactured devices

• Together with PM co-organize and manage team business trips for on-site deployments, production support, and testing

   

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Robotics or related field
• 5+ years of professional experience developing C++ software in real-time or embedded systems
• Familiarity with robotics concepts and tools
• Strong command of modern C++, and object-oriented design principles
• Experience in multithreading, concurrency, and memory management in resource constrained systems
• Familiarity with software development for embedded Linux and Edge Devices

• Proficient with software debugging tools, profiling, and optimization techniques

   

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with autonomous systems, robotics, or defense software development

• Experience supporting software in production environments and working closely with manufacturing or field deployment teams

   

• SOFT SKILLS & TEAM FIT:
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• Comfortable working in cross-functional teams under tight deadlines
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in high-stakes environments
• Ability to make decisions and take responsibility