Pdwcareers

Senior Software Engineer

Denver, CO · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

C++AndroidCode ReviewGitLinuxRESTRoboticsCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus.
Make sound technical decisions independently, navigating ambiguity with confidence.
Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance.

Our Senior Software Engineer will: Lead design and implementation of significant software features and subsystems.
Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and other engineering teams to shape requirements and delivery plans.
Support field deployments, product demonstrations, and hands-on debugging in real-world conditions.
Drive continuous improvement in code quality, reliability, and system performance.
Experience building responsive UI systems, preferably with Qt/QML, and integrating with backend systems via REST and JSON.
Strong knowledge of build systems and toolchains including CMake, QMake, and multi-platform compiler configuration.
Company Overview Performance Drone Works (PDW) is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems used across defense, national security, and public safety missions.
Our approach is grounded in operator-centered design, rapid iteration from field use, and U.S.-based manufacturing.
Mission First, Aim Farther, Own It, Win Together.
This is how we build advantage and how we help protect our service members, our communities, and our country.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Must have manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment as well as various electronic power supplies and test equipment.
Must be physically capable of the assigned duties.
Hands-on experience with embedded Linux, Android, or similar platforms.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, with 5-8 years of professional software development experience.
Background or direct experience with UAVs, aircraft, robotics, or autonomous systems.
Proficiency with Git branching strategies, tagging, and collaborative development workflows.
Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds.

Preferred Extensive hands-on experience with the Qt framework including QtWidgets, QML, and the Qt meta-object system.

Benefits include: Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, and vision coverage; 80% sponsored by the company.
Competitive salary, generous paid time off (PTO), and flexible leave options.

Safe Harbor 401(K) with company match.
As we expand into Denver, we are building a new center of engineering excellence to design our new category of tactical robotic systems and the industrial capacity to deliver them, bringing decisive airpower into the hands of every operator.
We are not here to make promises; we are here to deliver real systems with real capabilities for real missions.
We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real-world conditions, reliably, repeatedly, and at scale.

EEO Statement PDW is an equal opportunity employer that upholds all federal and state non-discrimination laws.

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