Infrastructure Developer

XTEND, a global leader in advanced human-guided autonomous drone systems, is looking for an Infrastructure Developer to join our R&D team and take ownership of the core system infrastructure that enables reliable, low-latency, real-time operation.

In this role, you will focus on Linux-based infrastructure, embedded platforms, and video systems, supporting production and mission-critical environments. You will work closely with backend, frontend, and hardware teams to ensure system stability, performance, and scalability across the full software lifecycle - from design and development to deployment in production environments.

This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, real-world systems at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, and high-performance software engineering.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize infrastructure and low-level components for embedded systems
Develop and maintain video pipelines for real-time and low-latency systems
Build, customize, and maintain Linux kernels and BSPs
Develop and maintain Docker-based build and deployment environments for embedded systems
Optimize system performance, latency, reliability, and resource usage
Debug, profile, and maintain complex production and embedded systems
Conduct code reviews and ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices
Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams across XTEND to deliver robust system solutions

Requirements:

At least 5 years of hands-on C++ development experience
Strong experience working in Linux-based environments
Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
Experience with real-time or low-latency systems
Strong debugging, profiling, and performance optimization skills
Experience with Git and modern development tools
Ability to work independently and take ownership of infrastructure components

Advantages:

Experience with video streaming protocols (e.g., RTP, RTSP, WebRTC)
Experience with GStreamer
Pamiliarity with GPU / hardware-accelerated video pipelines
Background in robotics or autonomous systems
Experience with mission-critical or safety-critical environments

Apply now to join XTEND and be a key player in transforming the future of human-machine interaction!