Pdwcareers

Staff Software Engineer

Denver, CO · Staff+

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

C++AndroidBackend DevelopmentGitLinuxRESTAgileRoboticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus.
Define and uphold engineering standards, ensuring consistency and quality across the codebase.
Mentor engineers at all levels, investing in their growth and the overall capability of the team.

Collaborate with product and engineering leadership to shape the technical roadmap.
Lead technical reviews and design sessions, ensuring architectural coherence and long-term maintainability.
Support field operations and serve as a technical escalation point for complex issues.
Qualifications Expert-level software development skills in C++, with deep understanding of systems design, performance optimization, and modern programming standards.
Strong experience building complex UI systems with Qt/QML and integrating with backend services using REST and JSON.
Deep expertise in build systems and toolchains including CMake, QMake, and multi-target 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.
Substantial experience with embedded Linux, Android, and similar platforms.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, with 7-10 years of professional software development experience, including experience in a technical leadership capacity.
Extensive, production-grade experience with the Qt framework including QtWidgets, QML, and the Qt meta-object system.
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 Background or hands-on experience with UAVs, aircraft, robotics, or autonomous systems.

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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