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Senior Software Architect (d/f/m)

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Senior
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
3 Oct 2026

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Job Description:

In order to take our Engineering and Training Simulators to the next level, Airbus Defence and Space is looking for a passionate:

Senior Software Architect (d/f/m)

We develop top notch, high fidelity flight simulators for a variety of aircraft. We have the technical responsibility for all our simulators. We design, develop, integrate and deliver complex training & engineering simulations to our customers. At the core, our simulations are distributed real-time applications. Most of our software is written in C++. Our team is looking for an additional Software Architect to design and implement a modular, distributed infrastructure related framework which controls and integrates dozens of IT systems from startup, over deployment to shutdown.

This role is also available with reduced weekly hours and an adapted scope of tasks.

Your location

Located about an hour’s drive north of Munich, Manching is an up-and-coming market town that offers a wide range of leisure and cultural activities. Here, you can enjoy the quality of life in the countryside while the pleasures of near-by cities are still within easy reach.

Our Benefits for You

Fair Compensation & Extras: Attractive remuneration and individual additional benefits, such as company pension schemes, mobility offers (e.g., bike leasing), or corporate discounts with partner companies in accordance with our current guidelines.

Time for You (and Your Loved Ones): 30 days of annual leave based on our collective agreement (35-hour week); work-life balance through flexible working hours (flextime), mobile working, part-time options, job sharing, and sabbatical opportunities.

Growth Made Easy: Excellent professional development opportunities and international, group-wide career perspectives.

Feel Good at Work: On-site company doctor; comprehensive health programs (sports courses, preventive care, etc.), canteen and cafeteria, and local childcare facilities at selected locations.

Diversity Connects: Work in a diverse environment with more than 140 nationalities, where exchange, mutual support, and inclusion are part of our DNA.

Your tasks and responsibilities

Design and Develop the architecture of distributed software & frameworks in the context of Infrastructure & Operations

Create and ensure excellent testability

Coordinate closely with other software teams

Create tools for improving our development processes (e.g. code generators)

Perform integration and acceptance testing

Desired skills and qualifications

Degree in Computer Science or similar

At least 5 to 10 years of professional experience required

Extensive experience in Software architecture, design and development

Experience in designing & implementing distributed systems

Experience in using / developing IT Infrastructure related projects (e.g. Terraform, Nomad, Kubernetes, etc)

Excellent C++ skills, Other programming languages / Frameworks are welcome (Qt / QML, Go, Ansible, Python...)

English negotiation level

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This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

Airbus Defence and Space GmbH

Employment Type:

Permanent -------

Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Testing

  • By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus.
  • Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.

Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to emsom@airbus.com .

At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.

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