AgileEngine is one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in the U and a top-3 ranked dev shop according to Clutch. We create award-winning custom software solutions that help companies across 15+ industries change the lives of millions. If you like a challenging environment where you’re working with the best and are encouraged to learn and experiment every day, there’s no better place - guaranteed! :) What you will do Develop and maintain backend services supporting drone operations; Design and optimize deterministic control algorithms for mission execution; Implement real-time communication protocols (MQTT, WebSockets) for drone command orchestration; Integrate with drone SDKs (DJI, MAVLink, Parrot) to support autonomous flight; Develop collision avoidance algorithms using sensor fusion and real-time data processing; Ensure compliance with FAA and international UAV flight regulations in software design; Implement state tracking and fail-safe mechanisms to prevent drone malfunctions; Manage cloud-based infrastructure using PostgreSQL, Redis, and Terraform/OpenTofu; Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (Docker); Develop API-driven control systems for flight mission planning and execution; Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate flight dashboards and real-time telemetry; Conduct code reviews, testing strategies, and performance optimizations. Must haves 5+ years of backend development experience in Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI); Expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, and API design; Experience in cloud DevOps (Terraform, CI/CD, Docker); Strong knowledge of database performance optimization (PostgreSQL, Redis); Experience with real-time communication protocols (MQTT, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or WebSockets); Familiarity with messaging systems in general and the ability to learn and implement MQTT for real-time control of autonomous systems; Experience with safety-critical systems and deterministic control. Nice to haves Experience with design patterns like Command, Observer, Strategy, State, Singleton, and Factory Method for creating flexible, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems; Familiarity with real-time communication protocols (MQTT, WebSockets); Experience in Kotlin or Java for Android development; Knowledge of real-time video streaming and data processing; Hands-on experience with drone SDKs and embedded systems; Experience with IoT infrastructure and secure communications; Familiarity with FAA and global UAV flight regulations; Experience with drone SDKs (DJI, MAVLink, Parrot) and embedded systems. The benefits of joining us Professional growth: Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps. Competitive compensation: We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities. A selection of exciting projects: Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands. Flextime: Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office - whatever makes you the happiest and most productive. Next Steps After You Apply The next steps of your journey will be shared via email within a few hours. Please check your inbox regularly and watch for updates from our Internal Applicant site, LaunchPod, which will guide you through the process. #J-18808-Ljbffr