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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer - Perception - **Company:** Quantum-Systems GmbH - **Location:** Gilching, Germany - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Computer Vision, Software Quality, Computer Programming, Data Synchronization, Software Debugging, Linux, Embedded Software, Python (Programming Language), Object Detection, OpenCV, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Test Data, Pytorch, Deep Learning, Git, Information Technology, Machine Learning Operations, Software Coding - **Published:** August 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=276eb1ae11f039a6 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Robotics, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline. * First professional experience, internships or university projects in robotics, computer vision or autonomous systems. * Strong programming skills in Python. * Solid understanding of deep learning fundamentals (CNNs, transformers) * Hands-on experience developing object detection and pose estimation models. * Experience with PyTorch * Experience with OpenCV or comparable computer vision frameworks. * Experience with scalable synthetic dataset workflows combining BlenderProc 3D scene rendering, precise ground-truth annotation (depth, segmentation, pose), and state-of-the-art augmentation techniques. * Experience developing software on Linux. * Familiarity with Git and modern software development workflows. * Experience working with cameras and image processing pipelines. * Basic knowledge of ROS or ROS2 is a plus. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Passion for autonomous systems and robotics. * Fluent English. ## Description At Quantum Systems, we are building the next generation of autonomous aerial systems. The Drone Port is a key element of this vision, enabling fully autonomous launch, landing, charging, health monitoring and mission readiness of our UAV platforms. As a Software Engineer - Perception, you will play a central role in developing the intelligence that allows the Drone Port and aircraft to interact seamlessly. You will work on perception algorithms, control systems, embedded software and sensor integration to create reliable autonomous behaviours that operate in real-world environments. Working closely with experts from Mechanical Engineering, Electronics, Systems Engineering Flight Controls, Embedded Software, AI and Flight Test, you will help shape one of the most advanced autonomous drone infrastructure products on the market. Your work will directly influence the future of fully autonomous BVLOS operations and scalable drone deployments worldwide. What is your Day to Day Mission: * Develop perception software for autonomous Drone Port operation. * Design and implement computer vision algorithms for precision landing, docking and localisation. * Integrate cameras and additional perception sensors into the Drone Port software stack. * Develop software for sensor processing, calibration and data synchronization. * Improve robustness of perception algorithms under varying environmental conditions. * Support the integration of perception components into the overall autonomy architecture. * Analyse test data and continuously improve perception performance based on field results. * Design, train, and optimize computer vision models for object detection, pose estimation, and related perception tasks. * Deploy models on GPU-enabled edge platforms * Develop internal tools for testing, visualization and debugging perception pipelines. * Collaborate closely with Robotics, Embedded, Mechanical and Systems Engineering throughout the complete product development lifecycle. * Support flight and field testing of autonomous Drone Port capabilities. * Contribute to software architecture, code quality and engineering best practices * Support flight and field testing of autonomous Drone Port capabilities. * Contribute to software architecture, coding standards and engineering best practices. * Mentor junior engineers and actively contribute to the technical growth of the robotics team., * We believe in the power of combined efforts: straightforward tech expertise paired with a customer-centric focus. * We are industry pioneers who are ambitious, bold, and visionary. * We push limits, think outside-the-box and strive for technological excellence to shape the future of aerial data. * We promise to be your runway for individual and professional growth. ## Related Videos - [Robots are coming into the wild! 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