Atlas is creating a dedicated Engineering Hub in Riga, bringing together engineers who want to work on advanced robotics, autonomy, and mission-critical systems used around the world.
At Atlas, your work becomes part of systems that operate in demanding real-world environments where performance, reliability, and engineering quality genuinely matter.
You'll join an international engineering team working on next-generation autonomous technologies.
Why join Atlas HUB?
Atlas has been developing advanced autonomous drone and robotics technologies since 2015 and today works with defense, security, and infrastructure organizations globally. The company designs and manufactures its own platforms and systems in Europe, with products deployed in real operational environments.
The newly established Atlas HUB in Riga is focused on expanding the company's engineering capabilities and developing future autonomy, robotics, and mission-level technologies. Engineers joining the HUB will have the opportunity to influence products from architecture decisions all the way to deployment and real-world use.
This is an environment for engineers who enjoy solving difficult technical problems, taking ownership, and seeing the direct impact of their work.
Backend Software Developer
You'll be part of the core R&D team responsible for building and maintaining high-performance backend systems written primarily in C++.
📍 Location: Riga (Latvia)
Your work will include:
Designing and developing backend software for real-time systems
Building scalable and efficient software components
Working on system integration and communication between different subsystems
Collaborating with robotics, infrastructure, electronics, and product teams
Participating in architecture discussions and technical decision-making
Optimizing software performance, reliability, and resource usage
Debugging and maintaining complex production systems
Contributing to code reviews and engineering best practices
Whatt Atlas is looking for?
Someone who already has solid software engineering fundamentals and wants to continue growing in a highly technical environment.
You'll likely be a great fit if you have:
4+ years of experience developing with C++
Strong understanding of OOP, memory management, and multithreading
Experience building backend or system-level software
Experience working in Linux environments
Familiarity with Git and modern development workflows
Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mentality
Good English communication skills
They are especially interested in engineers who enjoy understanding how systems work under the hood and who aren't afraid to dive into complex technical challenges.
Bonus points if you have experience with
ROS2
DDS communication protocols
Robotics or autonomous systems
Real-time distributed systems
Embedded, automotive, aerospace, or electronics-related products
Performance-critical software
Docker and containerized environments
Previous drone industry experience is definitely interesting, but it's not required.
Team and culture in Atlas
You'll join a growing international engineering organization where collaboration happens across countries and disciplines.
The ideal person is someone who enjoys teamwork, can work independently when needed, and is comfortable collaborating with remote colleagues across multiple locations.
Atlas combines the flexibility and speed of a growing technology company with the engineering challenges often found in larger organizations.
What you can expect:
International engineering environment
High level of ownership and trust
Flexible working hours
No micromanagement or time tracking
Modern office in Riga
Hybrid setup
Opportunity to work on technologies deployed in the real world
What the company offers?
Health and accident insurance
Free parking
Professional development and training opportunities
Corporate events and team activities
Opportunity to work on cutting-edge autonomous technologies
Long-term growth within an expanding international engineering organization
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