Back-end Software Engineer

FULL-TIME | UK & ARCTIC | ENGINEERING

THE VISION 

Our mission is to build technology to open Earth’s final frontier. A vast expanse 1.5 times the size of the US, the Arctic is seeing geopolitical, climatic, and economic activity skyrocket. We provide clarity to this complexity — while ensuring minimal impact in the planet’s most fragile wilderness.

Built off the back of a team with 30+ years of polar experience, we recognise that autonomy is fundamental to operational success. Working at the fringes of technological capabilities, this is a company that aims high and takes bets. If you want to deploy ground-up technology with real-world impact - at an inflection point in history that won’t reappear - we want you at ARD.

THE ROLE

As a back-end Software Engineer at Arctic Research and Development, you will be pivotal for the design and implementation of all aspects of in-house software development. Collaborating in parallel with our CTO, systems and RF engineers, you’ll help architect our in-house operating system, ensuring a fluency with datasets, GIS, and field-deployed hardware.

Deployment strategists will keep you up-to-date with client capability gaps, and the role will demand strategic oversight to work at the intersection between technical and commercial delivery, while maintaining a tight control over day-to-day project work. Your robust, secure, and scalable software will be the backbone of our operations and, much like the Arctic’s dynamic pace, this is software that ships to the field fast. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Further develop our in-house OS, building dashboards and mission tools that interface with imagery and data

• Architect, test, deploy, and maintain applications essential for secure communication channels between field assets and off-grid networks

• Validate requirements early through live demos, quick pilots, and fast feedback loops

• Work closely with engineering teams and deployment strategists to execute software needs in detail

• Supervise software integration with each product line ensuring a hardware-system-software fluency

• Act as Subject Matter Expert for multiple project teams, offering guidance on datasets and GIS

• Travel to the Arctic when needed for R&D field testing and client meetings

• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify potential software risks and vulnerabilities

WHAT WE VALUE

• 5+ years in professional software development, and a familiarity with geospatial data workflows, remote networks, and autonomous systems

• High proficiency in languages suitable for distributed systems, high performance computing, and hold strong opinions on the right language for various applications

• Prior start-up or rapid development experience and degree in Software Engineering, or a related technical field

• Ability to leverage on a proven engineering acumen to operate with autonomy, take project initiative, and consistently deliver high-quality, reliable solutions while showcasing a unified dedication to the mission

• Readiness to operate in safe but cold environments while conducting R&D prototype field tests

WHAT WE OFFER

• Stock options and a competitive compensation

• A focus on deliverables and impact, not by hours logged.

• Relocation support