Senior C++ Software Engineer – Real-Time Systems (m/f/d)

Role overview

You’ll join Enabl in Karlsruhe to build the connectivity “nervous system” for remote-controlled industrial forklifts and vehicles. The goal is stable, low-latency communication and reliable real-time operation even when network conditions change.

Responsibilities

• Develop the software stack in modern C++ and Python, ensuring reliable communication between remote vehicles and remote stations.
• Make video streams and control data run reliably under varying network conditions, including live testing on the vehicle.
• Perform on-site WiFi environment analysis at customers (channel/interference analysis and coordination with the customer’s IT team).
• Implement lasting code-based fixes for connectivity issues.
• Build test infrastructure and CI pipelines to automatically simulate network scenarios.
• Contribute to shaping the roadmap for the connectivity stack.

Requirements

• Solid C++ experience and hands-on WiFi know-how.
• Hands-on experience in at least one of:
  • network development
  • real-time systems
  • video pipelines (e.g., GStreamer)
  • robotics (e.g., ROS2)
• At least 5 years of professional experience with modern C++ and Python on Linux.
• Systems thinking with the ability to deliver solutions without being micromanaged.
• German C1+ and English B2.

Nice to have

• Cloud engineering experience
• Automated testing experience
• Embedded Linux experience

Work model / location

• Based in Karlsruhe with remote work up to 50%.
• Direct access to the company’s test hall for network testing on vehicles.