Senior Backend Engineer

Arxlight

$130K — $155K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong Linux fundamentals including system administration and command line proficiency.
  • Experience in backend or systems software development using Python, C++, Go, TypeScript, or similar languages.
  • Background in developing networking-heavy software with knowledge of Docker and Systemd.
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/UDP and serial communication.
  • Ability to analyze full stack performance from sensor input to user output with an emphasis on latency and data fidelity.
  • Proficiency in Git and effective version control practices.
  • Familiarity with AI coding tools for rapid learning of new systems and languages.

Responsibilities

  • Design and build Linux server systems for sensor integration and data management.
  • Develop backend and application software utilizing Python, C++, Go, or similar languages.
  • Work extensively with networking protocols, APIs, and communication methods.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across Linux environments, software systems, and hardware components.
  • Conduct testing and debugging of systems in both lab settings and real-world scenarios.
  • Utilize tools such as Docker and CI/CD to streamline development processes.
  • Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams of hardware, systems, and software engineers.

Benefits

  • Work on cutting-edge technology in the autonomous drone sector.
  • Collaborative team environment fostering innovation and creativity.
  • Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
  • Exposure to high-stakes and impactful projects.
  • Flexibility to troubleshoot diverse technology challenges in real-world scenarios.
Full Job Description
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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