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Senior Backend Software Engineer

Palo Alto, CaliforniaFull-time$228k–$237k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design, build, and scale backend systems for Uncrewed Air Traffic Management (UTM) to enable safe, regulatory-compliant drone operations and shared airspace infrastructure.

Role type

Senior Backend Software Engineer (UTM Systems)

Builds

Robust backend services, geospatial data ingestion pipelines, and regulatory compliance software for drone delivery operations.

Domain

Aviation / Drone Logistics / Regulatory Technology

Required skills

Backend system design, database schema design, asynchronous pipelines, RPC handlers, C++ (or Java/Go), cross-functional collaboration, on-call incident resolution, architectural strategy.

Preferred skills

Experience in privacy and security conscious ecosystems, ability to work with limited guidance, experience in highly dynamic environments.

Technologies

C++, Java, Go, Database systems, RPC handlers, Geospatial data systems.

Responsibilities

Set solution and architectural strategy for backend systems; Design and build asynchronous pipelines and database systems; Develop regulatory and compliance software; Collaborate with product and program managers to launch new features; Mitigate and resolve urgent issues via on-call rotation.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic influence