Frontend Software Engineer - Embedded Software Interfaces (AU)

Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world’s most challenging technical problems in the Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing hypergrowth stage, fuelled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield, to terrorism, to contraband delivery and commercial espionage.

This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney. There are approximately 310 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 350 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

About the role

DroneShield is seeking a Frontend Software Engineer to join our Embedded Software Interfaces (ESI) team.

ESI are responsible for the customer facing interfaces from DroneShield’s Linux based deployed sensors and effectors, including a new React/Typescript front end, and gRPC and REST APIs. We work closely with ML/AI, Data Science, RF, and infrastructure teams to expose these interfaces.

Our products enable a seamless and performant user experience for DroneShield customers to use our world leading RF detect and defeat capabilities to protect their assets. It represents an exceptional opportunity for a result-driven individual in a new niche but exploding market.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Create intuitive, responsive interfaces that enhance our drone detection and defeat products
• Transform complex system requirements into stable and responsive technical solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including algorithm engineers and UI/UX designers
• Own the code you develop—troubleshooting issues, implementing improvements, and ensuring code quality

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years building production applications with JavaScript (ES6), TypeScript, React, and Vite
• Strong command of modern frontend development practices (bundling, linting, testing, CI/CD)
• Experience with testing frameworks like Vitest and Jest
• Familiarity in at least one backend language, preferably Golang or Python
• Demonstrated ability to integrate with RESTful APIs and Websockets
• Experience with Git workflows and GitLab CI/CD pipelines

 What sets you apart

• Experience with embedded systems, distributed computing, or cloud platforms
• Experience working with two or more from the following: web/cloud development, embedded systems, distributed systems, and/or developing large software systems
• Creative problem-solving approach and out-of-the-box thinking
• Track record of writing thoughtful, clean, maintainable, and testable code, with lean documentation
• Experience with complex software systems and production environments
• Self-directed learning habits and passion for software craftsmanship
• Familiarity in Linux environments and containerisation (Docker, npm)
• Knowledge of security best practices and defensive programming
• Adaptability to new technologies, frameworks, and programming paradigms

Note for recruitment agencies: We do not accept unsolicited candidates from external recruiters unless specifically instructed.