Senior Application Engineer (f/m/d)

ABOUT FUTURAIL

Futurail is a deeptech startup building the autonomy stack for self-driving trains. Our mission is to make rail the most attractive form of transport, by enabling frequent, reliable, low-carbon services powered by autonomous technology.

With our AI-based software stack, we help rail operators and manufacturers run safer and more efficient services, starting in depots and on branch lines, and expanding to mainline operations. Founded by experts in autonomous systems, we're rethinking how millions of people and goods move every day.

We’re backed by leading European investors and already working with mobility players across Europe and the US. As we enter our next phase of growth, this is your opportunity to join a high-trust, high-talent team that’s reshaping rail.

OUR VALUES

• Bias for Action: We move with purpose and speed.
• One Team: We break down silos to move as one.
• Radical Simplicity: We solve hard problems with the simplest solution that scales.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Senior Application Engineer based in our Strasbourg office, you will be responsible for serving our French and Western European customers through customization, integration and testing. You will join a highly collaborative and competent team, where you’ll have the opportunity to work with various aspects of systems engineering, safety, hardware and software development in an exciting startup setting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage integration and deployment projects in close collaboration with customers
• Implement interface and customized software to integrate our product into our customer’s
• Implement and field-test application-specific features for autonomous train control, including localization, mapping, obstacle detection and collision avoidance.
• Define and execute system validation and tests (bench and field) all the way to customer acceptance.
• Collaborate with the commercial team to set up successful demos and technical proposals to sign future customers. Spot and support opportunities for up-sales and new projects at existing customers
• Proactively identify and resolve challenges to drive growth and enhance the success of both the team and the company.

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 10 years of proven work experience in developing code and managing software and hardware projects.
• Experience in customer-facing roles.
• Experience in embedded software, C/C++, Python and software engineering processes and tools.
• Understanding of different perception sensors like LiDAR, camera and radar as well as computers
• Experience in robotics, autonomous vehicles or the rail environment is a big plus.
• Openness to learning, pragmatism, ambition and fun to work with.

WHY FUTURAIL

• Work on a meaningful project dedicated to revolutionizing mobility with a focus on long-term environmental impact.
• Be part of an international and highly skilled team where decisions are made quickly, your voice matters and your impact is visible.
• A salary package that includes VSOP for full-time employees, sharing the success of the company.
• We are committed to your growth. We provide structured feedback and clear progression paths to support your personal and professional development.
• Office in Werk1 - the most start-up friendly space in Munich.

OUR BENEFITS

• 30 Days of Vacation: Plenty of time to explore and recharge.
• Work from Anywhere: The flexibility to work from any location for up to 15 days per year.
• Deutschland-Ticket: A subsidized pass for sustainable travel across Germany.
• EGYM Wellpass: Subsidized access to a wide network of sports and wellness facilities.
• Team Events: Regular, inspiring, and fun gatherings that strengthen our team.

Join us as a Senior Application Engineer in our Strasbourg office and help accelerate the shift from road to rail. If you're excited about real-world impact, cutting-edge autonomy, and building from zero-to-one, we’d love to hear from you.