Seek & Strike 
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