Pdwcareers

Principal Software Engineer

Denver, CO · Principal

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 26 days ago

C++AndroidGitLinuxRESTRoboticsLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus.
Continuously improve system performance, identifying bottlenecks, optimizing code paths, and closing security vulnerabilities.
Contribute to the evolution of the engineering culture, championing innovation, quality, and engineering excellence across the organization.

Architect, design, and deliver complex software systems as a technical authority and decision-maker.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders, including Product, Design, and Engineering leadership.
Mentor engineers, working with the team to develop a software development plan.
Drive high-impact initiatives across multiple platforms, to break hard problems down into actionable solutions.
Lead technical discussions and design reviews, ensuring architectural integrity, code quality, and alignment with product and platform strategy.
Support deployments in the field, including hands-on involvement with product testing, demonstrations and live debugging of real-world issues.
Demonstrated success building and deploying cross-platform applications (Windows, Linux, and/or Android) using Qt.
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.

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.
Experience with embedded Linux, Android, and Qt.
Strong understanding of software development processes, including coding standards, agile development, and CI / CT / CD, etc.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, with 10+ years of professional software development experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership or architectural role.
Extensive hands-on experience with the Qt framework, including QtWidgets and QML, and a strong understanding of the Qt meta-object system.
Strong understanding of build systems and configuration tools, including CMake, QMake, and compiler toolchains for multiple target platforms.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb, and move about regularly throughout the day and lift / carry up to 25 pounds.
Fluency in using version control (Git) and experience with branching strategies, tagging, and collaborative workflows.

Preferred Background or hands-on experience with UAVs, aircraft, robotics, or hobby drones.

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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