Indra is a leading global technology and consulting company and a major player in the defense and transportation sectors. As one of the largest Spanish multinationals, it operates through two main brands: Indra, focusing on Defense and Transport, and Minsait, which handles Information Technology and Digital Transformation. The company is a key partner in major international projects, including the development of the Eurofighter and the FCAS (Future Combat Air System).

Headquartered in Madrid, Indra maintains a massive footprint across Spain with specialized centers in cities like Barcelona, Seville, and Gijón. For international professionals, Indra offers a stable environment within a high-tech ecosystem, frequently hiring for roles in AI, cybersecurity, and aerospace engineering. The company provides various flexible work arrangements, including remote-first positions for specific technical roles and a strong focus on professional development.

Formed in 1993 from the merger of several Spanish technology companies, Indra has grown into a global leader in defense and IT. It is currently a constituent of the IBEX 35 index and has expanded significantly through international acquisitions.

For international professionals

Major employer for STEM profiles, particularly in aerospace, defense, and digital transformation.
Offers flexible work models, including hybrid and 100% remote options for many IT and software engineering roles.
Key participant in large-scale European defense and infrastructure projects, offering exposure to cutting-edge technology.
Provides opportunities for internal mobility across its global operations in over 140 countries.
Regularly hires for highly specialized engineering roles such as Radar Systems, RF Design, and AI Engineering.

EXPERT SOFTWARE & NDN ENGINEER - Alcobendas (Madrid), Hybrid

Indra

This job was originally posted in Spanish and automatically translated to English. You'll most likely need Spanish to apply.

Job Description

At Indra Group, we protect what matters most.

We lead the development of cutting-edge technological solutions that reinforce national and international security, driving strategic projects that guarantee Spain's technological sovereignty in the defense sector.

💻 Join our Air Dominance team!

We are looking for a Software Programming and Named Data Networking (NDN) Expert to join a strategic R&D project focused on intelligent communications and content-based networks.

💡 What will you do?

• Design and implement intelligent forwarding modules: dynamic route selection, caching policies, and adaptive forwarding strategies.
• Develop advanced QoS mechanisms for traffic prioritization, traffic shaping, congestion management, and dynamic network adaptation.
• Create and optimize data distribution managers: efficient replication, multicast, advanced caching, and consistency in heterogeneous or mobile networks.
• Implement Smart Comms solutions integrated with embedded platforms, edge computing, and distributed systems.
• Participate in the design and programming of advanced network protocols.
• Integrate NDN/CCN architectures or other content-based networking solutions into complex and mission-critical systems.

🎯 What are we looking for in you?

👉 Don't worry if you don't meet 100% of the requirements. We still want to meet you! 🚀

✅ Experience in the development of advanced network protocols.
✅ Experience in the implementation of NDN/CCN architectures or content-centric networks.
✅ Experience in intelligent communication systems: SDN, adaptive networks, edge computing, non-sensitive MANET.
✅ Proficiency in C/C++, Python, Go, or Rust.
✅ Experience working with embedded systems or distributed platforms.
✅ Availability to work in a hybrid model (40%) in Alcobendas.

✨ What we offer

• Stability and Future 🏢✨: Long-term projects in a leading Defense company with more than 60,000 professionals, providing financial security.
Innovative and High-Impact Projects 🚀: You will work with cutting-edge technologies, with an impact at both national and international levels.
Close and Transparent Environment 🤝: You will enjoy direct and fluid communication with managers and colleagues in a collaborative and open environment.
Autonomy and Flexibility ⏳: You will have the freedom to organize your work, with real work-life balance adapted to your pace.
Career plan tailored to you 📈: Designed to boost your professional growth and development.
Continuous training 📚: via Open University and Udemy for Business (more than 6,000 courses to specialize!).
Exclusive wellness discounts 🎁: Enjoy benefits at gyms, restaurants, shops, leisure, and more as an Indra employee.
Competitive remuneration 💰 and flexible compensation plans 💸📊 tailored to your needs.

🕓 What is our selection process like?

Profile review 🔍: We evaluate your experience and skills to determine if you fit what we are looking for.
First contact (5-10 min) 📞: If you receive a call from an unknown number, it's our team! It will be a quick conversation to get to know you and resolve any doubts.
Technical interview 🤝: You will meet with the team, who will explain the project and daily tasks. We will also explore your technical knowledge. Additionally, we will conduct brief psychological competency and English tests (if necessary).
Interview with the talent attraction team🤝: We want you to get to know us better as a company: values, career model, skills... so that both you and the team can analyze if there is a match.
Offer and welcome 🎉: If everything goes well, you join our team and we begin this new stage together!

Estimated process time: 2 weeks.

Our commitment is to promote work environments in which people are treated with respect and dignity, seeking the professional development of the workforce and guaranteeing equal opportunities in selection, training, and promotion, offering a work environment free from any discrimination based on gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, ethnicity, marital status, or any other personal or social circumstance.

INDRA is a Top Employer 2026 company! Join a company certified as one of the best employers in Spain, thanks to our comprehensive HR management and the conditions provided to our professionals.

View original advert (Spanish)

En Indra Group, protegemos lo que más importa.

Lideramos el desarrollo de soluciones tecnológicas punteras que refuerzan la seguridad nacional e internacional, impulsando proyectos estratégicos que garantizan la soberanía tecnológica de España en el sector de la defensa.

💻 ¡Únete a nuestro equipo de Air Dominance!

Buscamos un/a Experto/a en Programación Software y Named Data Networking (NDN) para incorporarse a un proyecto estratégico de I+D orientado a comunicaciones inteligentes y redes basadas en contenido.

💡 ¿Qué harás?

• Diseñar e implementar módulos de forwarding inteligente: selección dinámica de rutas, políticas de caching y estrategias adaptativas de reenvío.
• Desarrollar mecanismos avanzados de QoS para priorización de tráfico, traffic shaping, gestión de congestión y adaptación dinámica a la red.
• Crear y optimizar gestores de distribución de datos: replicación eficiente, multicast, caching avanzado y consistencia en redes heterogéneas o móviles.
• Implementar soluciones Smart Comms integradas con plataformas embebidas, edge computing y sistemas distribuidos.
• Participar en el diseño y programación de protocolos de red avanzados.
• Integrar arquitecturas NDN/CCN u otras soluciones de redes basadas en contenido en sistemas complejos y de misión crítica.

🎯 ¿Qué buscamos en ti?

👉 No te preocupes si no cumples el 100%. ¡Queremos conocerte igual! 🚀

✅ Experiencia en desarrollo de protocolos de red avanzados.
✅ Experiencia en implementación de arquitecturas NDN/CCN o redes content-centric.
✅ Experiencia en sistemas inteligentes de comunicaciones: SDN, redes adaptativas, edge computing, MANET no sensibles.
✅ Dominio de C/C++, Python, Go o Rust.
✅ Experiencia trabajando con sistemas embebidos o plataformas distribuidas.
✅ Disponibilidad para trabajar en modelo híbrido (40%) en Alcobendas.

✨ Lo que te ofrecemos

• Estabilidad y Futuro 🏢✨: Proyectos a largo plazo en una empresa líder de Defensa con más de 60.000 profesionales, con seguridad financiera.
Proyectos Innovadores y de Alto Alcance 🚀: Trabajarás con tecnologías de vanguardia, con un impacto tanto a nivel nacional como internacional.
Ambiente Cercano y Transparente 🤝: Disfrutarás de una comunicación directa y fluida con responsables y compañeros, en un entorno colaborativo y abierto.
Autonomía y Flexibilidad ⏳: Tendrás libertad para organizar tu trabajo, con una conciliación real y adaptada a tu ritmo.
Plan de carrera adaptado a ti 📈: Diseñado para impulsar tu crecimiento y desarrollo profesional.
Formación continua 📚: en Open University y Udemy for Business (¡más de 6.000 cursos para especializarte!).
Descuentos exclusivos para tu bienestar 🎁: Disfruta de ventajas en gimnasios, restaurantes, tiendas, ocio y mucho más al ser empleado de Indra.
Retribución competitiva 💰 y planes de compensación flexibles 💸📊a tus necesidades.

🕓 ¿Cómo es nuestro proceso de selección?

Revisión de tu perfil 🔍: Evaluamos tu experiencia y habilidades para determinar si encajas con lo que buscamos.
Primera toma de contacto (5-10 min) 📞: Si recibes una llamada de un número desconocido, ¡es nuestro equipo! Será una conversación rápida para conocerte y resolver cualquier duda.
Entrevista técnica 🤝: Te reunirás con el equipo, quienes te explicarán el proyecto y las tareas diarias. También exploraremos tus conocimientos técnicos. Además, te realizaremos breves pruebas de competencias psicológicas e inglés (si es necesario).
Entrevista con el equipo de atracción de talento🤝: Queremos que nos conozcas mejor como empresa: valores, modelo de carrera, skilss.... para que tanto tu como el equipo de pueda analizar si hay match.
Oferta y bienvenida 🎉: Si todo va bien, ¡te incorporas a nuestro equipo y comenzamos esta nueva etapa juntos!

Tiempo Estimado de proceso: 2 semanas.