Backend Developer

XTEND, a global leader in advanced human-guided autonomous drone systems, is looking for a Backend Software Developer to join our R&D team and take part in building the core software that powers our real-time autonomous and mission-critical systems used by defense and security forces worldwide.

As part of our core development team, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend software written in C++, supporting real-time data processing, control flows, and system integration. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams and take ownership of backend services throughout their full 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

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend software in C++
• Implement robust, scalable, and efficient system components for real-time operation
• Collaborate with diverse teams across all XTEND disciplines to bring innovative ideas to life
• Integrate and test various internal and external APIs
• Participate in architecture design, technical decision-making, and system integration
• Optimize performance, reliability, and resource usage for mission-critical environments
• Conduct code reviews and ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices
• Debug, profile, and maintain complex production systems

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing C++
• Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including OOP, memory management, and multithreading
• Experience developing and maintaining complex backend or system-level software
• Experience working in Linux environments
• Experience working with version control and development tools (Git, Jira, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Ability to work independently, take ownership, and learn quickly

Advantages

• Experience working with ROS2
• Familiarity with DDS-based communication protocols
• Background in robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time distributed systems
• Experience with performance or mission critical software
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments