Android Engineer (C++/Mobile Systems)

Position Summary

Teal Drones is looking for a hands-on Android Engineer with strong C++ experience to help develop and maintain mobile applications for our drone platforms. This role focuses on building reliable, high-performance Android applications that support real-time telemetry, mission planning, video streaming, and vehicle control.

You will work across Android, C++, networking, and real-time communication systems to create software used in field-deployed drone operations. The ideal candidate is comfortable debugging complex technical issues, optimizing performance on Android devices, and collaborating with embedded and flight software teams.

This role is a great fit for someone who enjoys solving low-level technical problems and building applications that interact closely with hardware, networking, and real-time systems

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Android & Application Development

• Develop and maintain Android applications for drone operations and mission management.
• Build features using C++, Qt, and/or native Android technologies.
• Create and improve real-time interfaces for telemetry, mapping, and vehicle control.
• Debug and resolve issues involving performance, threading, and application stability.
• Support Android deployment workflows including APK generation and testing.

Communication & Networking

• Work with communication systems between Android devices and drones.
• Support networking protocols including UDP, TCP, USB, and serial communication.
• Troubleshoot telemetry, connectivity, and latency issues.
• Collaborate with embedded and firmware teams to improve reliability and performance.

Performance & Reliability

• Optimize CPU, memory, and battery usage on Android devices.
• Troubleshoot crashes, ANRs, and application performance issues.
• Support logging, diagnostics, and field debugging workflows.
• Help improve application stability for real-world operational environments.

Build Systems & Tooling

• Maintain Android and C++ build environments and toolchains.
• Work with Android SDK/NDK and cross-compilation workflows.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and automated builds/testing.
• Debug build and deployment issues across Android and native layers.

Collaboration & Field Support

• Work closely with software, embedded, and flight-test teams.
• Support field testing and troubleshooting activities.
• Participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and feature planning.
• Contribute to development best practices and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of software engineering experience with Android and/or C++ development.
• Strong programming skills in C++.
• Experience building or debugging Android applications.
• Familiarity with networking, multithreading, or real-time systems.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Comfortable working in Linux-based development environments.

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Qt/QML or cross-platform application development.
• Familiarity with robotics, drones, or embedded systems.
• Experience with MAVLink, PX4, ArduPilot, or similar systems.
• Experience with Android SDK/NDK development.
• Familiarity with video streaming technologies such as GStreamer or WebRTC.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Knowledge of Python for scripting or automation.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate large indoor and outdoor facilities for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 lbs on a regular basis.
• Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required in designated areas or when performing specific tasks, in accordance with safety protocols and company policy.
• May be required to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, or crouch during inspections, maintenance walk-throughs, or emergency response situations.
• Regular exposure to facility operations including noise, dust, temperature fluctuations, and industrial equipment.
• Occasional off-hours or weekend work required for emergency facility responses or projects as needed
• Requires frequent use of a computer and other standard office equipment for documentation, communication, and coordination tasks.

Background Check

This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with a criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal and state law.

EEO and ITAR/EAR Work Authorization Disclosure

Red Cat Holdings provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software, technology or technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Successful candidates for positions subject to ITAR/EAR restrictions must provide proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence and must not require sponsorship for export-restricted work authorization.

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Compensation: Base pay, plus generous annual equity package and potential bonuses.