Senior Software Engineer (Python, С++, Autonomous Drone Systems)

We are looking for a Senior-level freelance engineer with proven, hands-on experience in backend and systems development (Python and C++) for drones, UAVs, or robotic platforms. This role involves building critical software that directly powers autonomous aerial operations.
 

What you’ll do

• Design and develop backend services for mission control and monitoring of autonomous drones
• Build robust data pipelines to process and analyze telemetry in real time
• Implement reliable communication protocols (MAVLink over UDP/TCP)
• Integrate with PX4 flight stack and extend/customize its C++ components when needed
• Collaborate remotely with robotics, hardware, and frontend teams to deliver end-to-end solutions
   

You have

• Mandatory: production-level experience building software for drones/UAVs or robotic platforms
• Expert-level skills in Python (asyncio, FastAPI/Flask, or similar frameworks)
• Solid C++ experience (PX4 modules, real-time systems, or robotics software)
• Strong experience with Linux development environments
• Hands-on knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployments
• Git and version control best practices
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (UDP/TCP, DHCP, Wireshark)
• Real-world experience with PX4 flight stack and MAVLink protocol (not just theoretical)
   

Bonus points for

• Experience with telemetry visualization or data dashboards
• Knowledge of video streaming technologies
• Familiarity with cloud-based deployments (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Prior work in Agile, cross-functional robotics teams
   

What we offer

• Freelance / hourly paid (long-term collaboration possible)
• Competitive rate, based on expertise and contributions
• 100% remote & flexible working hours
• Direct involvement in cutting-edge UAV and robotics projects
• A motivated international team where your work has a real impact on live autonomous systems
   

👉Proven PX4 experience is required. If you bring practical knowledge of UAV/drone software (Python + C++) and can showcase how your work made a difference, we’d be excited to talk with you.