Backend Developer

Backend Software Engineer with strong C++ development experience and familiarity with real-time operating systems (RTOS) to support advanced counter-UAS (CUAS) systems. This role focuses on building high-performance backend components that interface with real-time systems, processing data and enabling reliable, mission-critical functionality. This is not an embedded-focused role, but prior exposure to RTOS concepts and environments is essential.

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Required Skills & Experience

5+ years of backend software development experience
Strong proficiency in C++ (modern C++ preferred)
Working knowledge of RTOS concepts (e.g., threading, scheduling, memory management)
Experience building high-performance, low-latency backend systems
Familiarity with system integration and working across software/hardware boundaries
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills


Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or mission-critical systems (including CUAS or similar domains)
Familiarity with Linux-based systems and multithreaded programming
Exposure to networking protocols, data streaming, or telemetry systems
Understanding of distributed systems or real-time data pipelines


Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.