Embedded Frontend Software Engineer (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, in over 70 countries around the world. 
Be part of a well-funded and agile organisation, as a valued member of an autonomous, cross-functional team. We have a flat organisational structure, and the best candidates will be both creative lateral thinkers and doers. Our technical pursuits require us to take advantage of the absolute latest in technology and best practices to remain competitive. 
About the roleDroneShield is seeking a Frontend Software Developer with relevant experience to join the team in Sydney, NSW.The position will report to VP of Embedded Systems. The primary focus of the role is to develop and maintain DroneShield’s Linux based deployed sensors. Working closely with ML/AI, Data Science, RF and infrastructure teams to innovate and enhance DroneShield’s world leading RF detection and defeat technology. It represents an exceptional opportunity for a result-driven individual in a new niche but exploding market.

Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations 

• Design and develop the current frontend systems to increase functionality and usability
• Build features and improvements from conceptualisation to realisation working closely with the software engineering team  
• Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to implement system requirements, from Algorithm engineers to UI/UX designers
• Take operational responsibility for the code base that you will develop

Qualifications, Experience and Skills 

• BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience
• At least 3 years of experience as a Front End Developer
• Solid understanding of JavaScript (ideally React as a framework)
• Comfortable writing Python or Go (to support the team in API integration)
• Familiarity with Docker and GitLab is favourable
• You are a lifelong learner. You’re self-taught and continuously learning. You are interested in keeping up with current best practices in your areas of expertise
• You are experienced working with modern infrastructure and tools
• You are comfortable running your software in Linux environments
• You know and care about sound engineering practices like continuous delivery, defensive programming and automated testing
• You’re familiar with designing and building embedded systems, or willing to learn
• Experience working with two or more from the following: web application development, embedded systems, distributed systems, and/or developing large software systems
• Demonstrable concise syntax with an appropriate, but not excessive level of documentation
• Creative lateral thinker
• An abundance of ambition and motivation to grow the company and compete with the big players in the industry

Note for recruitment agencies: we do not accept floated candidates from external recruiters unless they were instructed to do so.