The Role
Lead the full-stack development of drone automation solutions, manage projects from architecture to deployment, and ensure system reliability through observability and testing.
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About DroneDeploy
DroneDeploy powers field teams with robotics and AI. As the only reality capture platform that combines robotic automation, AI agents, and a truly unified system, DroneDeploy allows critical industries to operate with speed and confidence.
From construction and energy to agriculture, the world’s largest companies use DroneDeploy to simplify field operations, improve safety, and make smarter decisions, faster. By combining aerial drones, 360 and fixed cameras, ground robots and proprietary AI, we’re bringing the power of automation and visual intelligence to all stakeholders, from the field to the boardroom.
At DroneDeploy, we thrive in a mostly remote-first culture rooted in innovation and impact. We’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work in the SF Bay Area and named one of America’s Great Places to Work—but what truly sets us apart is the experience you gain: solving real-world challenges with cutting-edge technology, surrounded by teammates who are as passionate as they are supportive. Our team is bold, mission-driven, and building something that matters. We foster a culture where a variety of perspectives drive smart decisions, and where growth—both personal and professional—is part of the journey. Whether it’s flexible schedules, family-friendly benefits, or our strong track record of internal promotions, we invest in people as much as we do in product. If you’re looking to be part of something ambitious, authentic, and transformative, you’ll find your place at DroneDeploy.
Role Overview
Join our pioneering Aerial Capture team at DroneDeploy as a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer to play a key role in leading the development and enhancement of our cutting-edge aerial and robotics solutions. You will help build the future of autonomous drone operations as we scale fully autonomous drones to thousands of jobsites over the next few years, placing you at the forefront of aerial and robotics innovation.
Here’s how you will make an impact: Lead full-stack projects from design to deployment, taking full ownership of the architecture and implementation of secure, scalable, and high-performance systems utilizing modern technologies. Develop and test directly on autonomous drones and sensor payloads, impacting critical areas like field hardware integrations and data processing. Collaborate across teams, run smaller projects, and proactively contribute to technical design decisions to deliver scalable, reliable, and innovative systems, driving operational excellence.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly skilled, experienced engineer to take ownership in the design and development of robust features and services in a remote-first, dynamic environment. You will work daily with cutting-edge drone and robotics technology, empowering users to capture and leverage aerial and ground data.
AI Use & Candidate Authenticity Disclaimer
At DroneDeploy, we value authenticity and integrity in our hiring process. While AI tools can be helpful for preparation, using them to misrepresent your skills, identity, or presence, such as altering your voice, appearance, or background, is not acceptable. Candidates are expected to present themselves truthfully and authentically at all stages. Any form of deception, including masking your identity or falsifying your qualifications, will result in disqualification from the process.
Work Environment:
- Remote work from home.
- Available during core team overlap hours from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM PT. Meetings may occur between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM PT.
- Occasional domestic travel for training and company events.
Responsibilities:
- Own Full-Stack Development: Lead the design and implementation of product features across the stack — from backend APIs in Python/Go to modern frontends in Angular (v19+), with a focus on drone and robotics integration.
- Drive Technical Excellence: Take full ownership of projects from architecture to deployment and maintenance, ensuring scalable design, clean code, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure Reliability in Production: Proactively support and monitor live systems, using observability tools to maintain performance, detect issues early, and deliver a consistently reliable user experience.
- Collaborate & Communicate: Work closely with cross-functional teams to align on business goals, share technical insights, and deliver high-quality, user-centric solutions with autonomy and initiative.
Requirements:
- Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in full stack software development, with a proven track record of successfully delivering and supporting production-grade software.
- Languages: Strong proficiency in TypeScript, with experience in Python. Experience in Java/Kotlin and Go is a plus.
- Frontend Development: Solid experience with Angular (v19+) or similar modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).
- Mobile App Development: Experience in Android app development is a plus.
- APIs & Databases: Experience with RESTful API design, including authentication, versioning, and integration with external services. Experience with modern database setups, e.g. PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
- Testing: Strong commitment to software quality, with experience in designing and implementing automated testing strategies (unit, integration, and end-to-end testing) using tools such as Jest or Pytest.
- Architecture & System Health: Familiarity with microservices, modular architectures, and event-driven systems. Dedication to maintaining high software quality through consistent refactoring, performance optimization, and reduction of technical debt.
Engineering Stack:
- Frontend: Angular v19+, TypeScript, RxJS
- Backend: Python (Tornado), Go, REST APIs, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
- Infrastructure: Google Cloud Platform, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
- Mobile: Cordova, Swift, Java, Kotlin, Android
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Employee Offerings & Benefits
(Benefits may vary by location and role)
These are just some of the perks you'll enjoy—there's more to discover once you join us!
Culture of Innovation & Collaboration – Thrive in an environment that values creativity and teamwork.
Drone Certification – Get certified and gain unique, hands-on skills with our full backing.
Flexible Work Arrangements – Enjoy autonomy with remote-first options and schedule flexibility.
Paid Family Leave – Take the time you need to support your family during life’s most important moments.
Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Plans designed to support your well-being.
Career & Growth Development – Build new skills and unlock opportunities through continuous learning.
Flexible PTO – Take time off when you need it to recharge—we trust you to manage your time well.
Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone great? Refer them and earn a bonus when they join our team.
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DroneDeploy is an equal opportunity employer.
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Please refer to our Recruitment Privacy Notice for information about privacy during the recruiting process.
Top Skills
Angular
Docker
Go
Google Cloud Platform
Java
Kotlin
Kubernetes
MongoDB
Postgres
Python
Rest Apis
Terraform
Typescript
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The Company
What We Do
Trusted by leading brands globally, DroneDeploy is transforming the way businesses leverage drones and aerial data across industries, including agriculture, construction, mining, inspection and surveying. Simple by design, DroneDeploy enables professional-grade imagery and analysis, 3D modeling and more from any drone on any device.
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