Backend Engineer

Description Our software flies drones in combat - not in demos, not in simulations, but in the field, every day. AITAN builds the operating system for multi-drone warfare: one platform that lets a single operator command an entire fleet in real time. We're looking for a Backend Engineer to help turn advanced drones, sensors, payloads, and third-party technologies into reliable, field-ready capabilities that operators can trust.

What You'll Do

Integrate drones, sensors and other hardware into the AITAN platform Write production-quality code in Java, C++, Python and related systems Work directly with vendors, pilots, hardware engineers, and product teams Debug across software, networking, devices, APIs, field behavior, and operator workflows Test in simulation, lab and field environments Own integrations end to end, from first connection to deployed capability

Requirements

5+ years of software development experience, with strong skills in Java, C++, Python or similar languages Strong hands-on software engineering experience with complex systems, integrations, networking, devices, APIs, or distributed systems Experience with Linux, networking, APIs, serial protocols, devices or distributed systems Comfort working close to hardware, even if you are not a hardware engineer Strong fit if You have experience with drones, robotics, embedded systems, autonomy, defense or field-tested systems Familiarity with real-time systems, control loops or embedded platforms You've worked with embedded platforms such as STM32, ESP32, Jetson or similar You've led technical work or owned complex integrations end to end

Benefits