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.

• 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.