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Razom

Senior Software Engineer (Python, ++, Autonomous Drone Systems)

Remote Senior $4.7k–$12.8k/moest.

Summary

Razom is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with hands-on experience in backend and systems development for autonomous drone platforms. This freelance role involves designing and developing critical software that powers autonomous aerial operations, from onboard systems to mission control infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Design and develop backend services for mission control and monitoring of autonomous drones
  • Build reliable data pipelines to process and analyze telemetry in real time
  • Implement and maintain communication protocols (MAVLink over UDP/TCP)
  • Integrate with PX4 or ArduPilot flight stacks and extend/customize C++ components when needed
  • Contribute to software deployment on embedded platforms (e.g., Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson)
  • Collaborate remotely with robotics, hardware, and frontend teams to deliver end-to-end UAV solutions

Requirements

  • Mandatory: Production-level experience building software for drones/UAVs or robotic platforms
  • Strong Python expertise (Asyncio, FastAPI/Flask, or similar frameworks)
  • Solid C++ experience in robotics, real-time systems, or embedded development
  • Practical experience with PX4 or ArduPilot flight stacks
  • Hands-on experience with MAVLink protocol
  • Strong understanding of UAV/robotics development workflows
  • Experience working in Linux environments
  • Hands-on knowledge of Docker and containerized deployments
  • Git and version control best practices
  • Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
  • Solid understanding of networking concepts (UDP/TCP, DHCP, traffic debugging tools)

Nice to have: Embedded hardware deployment, telemetry visualization, video streaming technologies, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), Agile robotics team experience

Conditions

  • Freelance / hourly paid (long-term collaboration possible)
  • Competitive rate based on expertise and contributions
  • 100% remote & flexible working hours
  • Direct involvement in cutting-edge UAV and robotics projects
  • International team with real impact on live autonomous systems

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