You will build scalable backend infrastructure for ML-powered services, bridging the gap between experimentation and production engineering. Focusing on supply chain optimization for regulated environments, you will develop robust data pipelines and model-serving architectures. This role offers high ownership within a hybrid team of veterans and former Amazon engineers.
Software Engineer at VC-backed defense tech startup
Join a high-impact team of defense veterans and former Amazon engineers building the AI-driven logistics layer for modern armed forces. As a Software Engineer at this well-funded pre-seed startup, you'll bridge the gap between ML experimentation and production-grade infrastructure. With offices in Berlin, London, and Paris, plus monthly European retreats, this is a rare chance to tackle complex supply chain challenges with massive real-world impact. You will work on a mission-critical platform that optimizes supply chains and reduces computation time by 90% for tactical operations.
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Location
Berlin, Germany, United Kingdom
Compensation
Not Disclosed + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
VC-backed defense tech startup
What you will do
- Develop and maintain scalable backend infrastructure using Python and Java/Kotlin to support large-scale ML data processing and model serving.
- Design and implement robust data pipelines and API integrations that connect ML models to core platform services in production environments.
- Refactor existing systems to improve performance, reliability, and latency while adapting to ambiguous product requirements and tactical constraints.
Who this is a fit for
- Has 2-4+ years of professional software engineering experience with specific exposure to ML systems or data-intensive backend applications.
- Is proficient in Python and familiar with ML frameworks like PyTorch or Scikit-learn, alongside strong core backend engineering fundamentals.
- Thrives in high-ownership, fast-paced environments and possesses the grit to solve complex deployment challenges in regulated or defense contexts.
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Why this role is remarkable
- Work on mission-critical logistics software that optimizes supply chains by reducing computation time by 90% in complex tactical environments.
- Join a well-funded pre-seed startup backed by top-tier VCs, founded by a team of defense veterans and former Amazon engineers.
- Enjoy a unique hybrid culture with fully-funded monthly team meetups in various European cities to collaborate and build relationships.
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