Backend Team Lead (C++)
Core
Lead backend development for real-time autonomous drone systems used by defense and security forces.
Role type
Senior IC backend team lead (C++) (via careerplan.io/jobs/85-00A-DF-665-backend-team-lead-c-at-xtend)
Builds
Core software for real-time autonomous and mission-critical drone systems
Domain
Robotics, autonomous systems, defense technology
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
C++, system design, multithreading, concurrency, Linux, Git, Agile
Preferred skills
ROS2, DDS, Docker, team scaling
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor backend developers, own backend delivery from design to deployment, contribute to high-performance C++ development, collaborate with hardware teams, conduct code reviews, manage sprint planning and technical roadmap, support recruitment and onboarding.