Senior Backend Engineer

Backend Software EngineerAs a Backend Software Engineer, you will be joining the team responsible for the design, development, and fielding of software that connects our autonomous drone systems to operators. You will build Linux services, networking and data pipelines, and backend infrastructure that powers how operators receive, interpret, and act on information in high-stakes environments.What You'll DoDesign and build Linux server-based systems, including sensor and hardware integrations, networking, logging, video streaming, and telemetry streamingBuild backend and application software using Python, C++, Go, or similar languagesWork with networking, APIs, TCP/IP, UDP, and communications protocolsTroubleshoot Linux, software, networking, and hardware issuesTest and debug systems in the lab and real-world environmentsUse tools such as Docker and CI/CDCollaborate with hardware, systems, and software engineersRequired QualificationsStrong Linux fundamentals, including system administration and the Linux command lineBackend or systems software development experience in Python, C++, Go, TypeScript, or similar languagesExperience with long-running services, servers, and networking-heavy software; Docker and SystemdUnderstanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/UDP and serial communicationAbility to reason about the full stack from sensor to screen, understanding how latency, data fidelity, and service architecture affect downstream decision-makingComfortable with Git and version controlProficiency in using AI coding tools to quickly learn new systems and languagesNice to HaveSecure communications experienceExperience with drones, robotics, or autonomous systemsMAVLinkFederated computingUX/UI sensibilityKotlin or Java knowledge