Principal Application Software Engineer - Group Leader

About Us

Join Intracom Defense (IDE), Greece's top tech defense company.

Our mission? To innovate, create, and deliver cutting-edge technology on a global scale.

At IDE, we research, design, develop, and manufacture groundbreaking products, systems, and solutions in sectors such as Tactical Communication and Information systems, Missile Electronics, Surveillance solutions, Hybrid Electric Power systems, Next-gen Unmanned Air and Sea platforms and disruptive technologies (such as Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security).

As a key player in international defense, IDE is a registered NATO supplier and participates in international development and production programs, as well as in industrial cooperation programs for the defense sector.

Last but not least, IDE is a trusted and leading company in EU research and development programs, where research and innovation are the key elements for the upcoming technological breakthroughs.

In IDE we invest in people and technology!

We're not just about defense— we're about shaping the future!

📍 Location: Koropi, [East] Suburbs
💻 Working Model: Hybrid

🚀 Growth Opportunities: Access to continuous learning, professional development, and career advancement pathways

📈 Reporting to: Software Engineering Section Manager of the Engineering and Systems Department

Why you Should Join Us:

We’re on the lookout for a Principal Application Software Engineer – Group Leader who’s a talented professional with the passion for making things happen. If you're ready to take the lead and drive innovation, IDE is where you belong.

What You ‘ll Be Doing

As the Group Leader of the Tactical Communications and Networking Software Engineering team (a group of 10 engineers) you will be dealing with both the WiSPR family of products of IDE as well as relevant European Defense Fund programs for future generations of defense communications’ solutions in the Land, Sea and Air domains.

What’s in it for You:

• Friendly and Dynamic Working Environment.
• Competitive Remuneration package directly dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
• Opportunities for Continuous Learning of state-of-the-art technology and career development.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Corporate transportation from metro stations.
• Onsite dining facilities.
• Work-Life Balance initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor/University degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or other related discipline
• At least ten (10) years of proven working experience as a Senior Software Engineer and/or Architect
• Solid experience in software design and development:

o   Proficient in C/C++ development

o   Understanding of software engineering pipelines with emphasis on DevSecOps

o   Experience in Linux programming and its development ecosystem

• Ability to mentor/guide mid-scale software engineering teams and represent the software engineering section to internal and external stakeholders (other engineering teams, marketing teams, end-users, etc.)
• Fulfilled military obligations (for male candidates)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, both in English and Greek

Desired:

• Proficient knowledge of Network Programming
• Proficient knowledge of IP stack and applications

Ready to Join Us?
At IDE, you’re not just taking a job—you’re stepping into a career where you can grow, innovate and make a difference.

If you are ambitious, and ready to take on the challenge, we want to hear from you!

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality.