Job description
Software Engineer
Location:
Amsterdam - Netherlands
Type:
Fulltime
In today’s world of constant global security challenges, innovation in defense is no luxury. After years of budget cuts, military personnel need to train and work with inadequate and insufficient equipment. We have an opportunity to change that.
At Intelic, we are a group of highly committed professionals building one of the fastest-growing start-ups based in Amsterdam. We create advanced software for unmanned systems in the defense sector. As a software company at our core, we build intelligence that gives unmanned platforms the speed, coordination and reliability that critical missions demand. Our technology ensures that decisions are made with accuracy when it matters most.
Responsibilities
As a Software Engineer at Intelic, you will help shape the intelligence behind our unmanned platforms. Your work goes beyond coding: you will design and deliver software that ensures reliability, autonomy, and precision in mission-critical situations. Working with experts across robotics, AI, and systems engineering, you will build robust back-end services and communication protocols, while also contributing to team growth and real-world testing of your solutions.
In practice, this means:
• Design, develop, and maintain reliable back-end and application software in Rust and Python.
• Implement communication protocols and APIs (REST, gRPC, WebSockets, ROS, MAVLink), including those appropriate for radio communication.
• Write robust unit and integration tests to ensure system stability.
• Optimize and manage the CI/CD pipeline for efficient delivery.
• Maintain and roll out software updates on deployed hardware.
• Collaborate with teammates through code reviews, pair programming, real-world testing, and field validation.
What You Will Bring
We are looking for an engineer who is both curious and pragmatic, someone who enjoys solving complex challenges and is motivated by seeing their work applied in real-world missions. You have a strong foundation in software development and are comfortable working with modern tools and frameworks. You thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy sharing knowledge with teammates, and are eager to grow alongside a fast-scaling company. Most importantly, you bring a mindset focused on building reliable systems that perform when it matters most.
This includes:
• Eagerness to grow in systems programming (Rust, C++, or similar).
• Experience with designing APIs and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with communication protocols such as gRPC, REST, or robotics frameworks (ROS).
• Knowledge of testing methodologies and CI/CD best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn quickly.
• A team-oriented mindset with the ability to mentor or support peers.
Our Tech Stack
• Languages & Frameworks: Rust, TypeScript (Svelte), Python
• Protocols: ROS, MAVLink, REST, gRPC, WebSockets.
• CI/CD & DevOps: GitHub Actions, Docker, Cypress.
• Infrastructure: Cloud-based deployment and containerized services.
What Success Looks Like in Your First Year
• You have designed and shipped features that directly improve the autonomy of unmanned systems.
• You have improved the reliability and scalability of our back-end services.
• You have actively contributed to team growth through code reviews and knowledge sharing.
• You have seen your software successfully tested and deployed in real-world field operations.
Why Join Intelic
• Talented Team: Collaborate with some of the brightest engineers and defense experts in the Netherlands.
• Scale-up Momentum: Join at a pivotal growth stage where you can help shape both the product and the company.
• Hands-On testing: See your work in action through regular real-world field testing.
• Meaningful impact: Contribute to mission-critical technologies that directly improves safety and effectiveness in defense operations.
• Innovation at the core: Tackle complex engineering challenges and push the boundaries of autonomy in defense.
What we offer
At Intelic, you will be part of an ambitious scale-up where teamwork, learning and impact drive everything we do. Growth happens quickly here, giving you the chance to take ownership and shape your career from the start. We build together and back our people with benefits that support life in and out of work.
Benefits & Perks:
• Travel allowance coverage
• A flexible pension plan
• The opportunity to contribute directly to our growing company’s culture and operations
• A modern office at the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam Noord — and soon, a brand-new location
• A corporate membership at Urban Sports
• 25 vacation days + 8% holiday allowance
• Be part of our success through a Stock Appreciation Rights program
• Possibility to lease a bike through ‘Lease a Bike’
We look forward to receiving your application and getting to know you. If you have any questions, please contact our recruiter Sabina at sabina@intelic.ai