Senior Backend Engineer
Arxlight
️Company Overview
We are a rapidly growing technology startup focused on delivering next-generation drones for security and safety applications. Our company vertically integrates hardware and software to create leading edge capabilities in the UAV space, with a focus on saving lives.
Role Overview
As 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 Do
Design and build Linux server-based systems, including sensor and hardware integrations, networking, logging, video streaming, and telemetry streaming
Build backend and application software using Python, C++, Go, or similar languages
Work with networking, APIs, TCP/IP, UDP, and communications protocols
Troubleshoot Linux, software, networking, and hardware issues
Test and debug systems in the lab and real-world environments
Use tools such as Docker and CI/CD
Collaborate with hardware, systems, and software engineers
Required Qualifications
Strong Linux fundamentals, including system administration and the Linux command line
Backend or systems software development experience in Python, C++, Go, TypeScript, or similar languages
Experience with long-running services, servers, and networking-heavy software; Docker and Systemd
Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/UDP and serial communication
Ability to reason about the full stack from sensor to screen, understanding how latency, data fidelity, and service architecture affect downstream decision-making
Comfortable with Git and version control
Proficiency in using AI coding tools to quickly learn new systems and languages
⭐ Nice to Have
Secure communications experience
Experience with drones, robotics, or autonomous systems
MAVLink
Federated computing
UX/UI Sensibility
Kotlin or Java knowledge
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