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Software Engineer II

DedroneOnsite

Company Overview:
Dedrone is the world’s most trusted smart airspace security company. Hundreds of commercial, government and military customers around the world rely on Dedrone’s comprehensive, command and control (C2) solution to protect against the persistent and escalating threat from drones while enabling “good” drones to fly. By leveraging AI/ML, Dedrone is the only solution that provides continuous, autonomous interrogation and verification of drones that enables both multi-sensor and multi-mitigation options onto a single fused "pane-of-glass".

Whether on-premise / air-gapped or in the cloud, Dedrone customers can easily detect, track, identify, analyze, and mitigate drone threats.

Your Impact 


As a Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our industry-leading airspace security solutions. you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications that are critical software systems that power our cutting-edge drone detection and mitigation technologies. This role requires a deep technical expertise, a passion for solving complex problems, and the ability to drive architectural decisions that align with Dedrone’s strategic goals.Location: Germany, KasselReports to: René Kraneis 

What You’ll Do


  • Design, and development of scalable, high-performance software systems for Dedrone’s core products, ensuring seamless integration and reliability through best practises, including code reviews, unit testing and continuous integration.

  • Contribute to the architectural design of new features and systems. Participate in the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and frameworks that enhance our software products.

  • Work closely with product managers, QA engineers, DevOps, and other stakeholders to understand requirements, define technical solutions, and deliver high-quality software on time. 

  • Actively participate in hands-on coding, code reviews, troubleshooting, and debugging to ensure robust and performant software. 

  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges across the full software stack, with a focus on performance tuning and optimization to meet strict availability and performance requirements.

  • Create and maintain technical documentation for software design, development processes, and procedures. 

  • Ensure the security, reliability, and scalability of software systems, adhering to industry standards and best practices. 

  • Advocate for and implement improvements in software development processes, tools, and practices to increase the efficiency and quality of the team's output.

What You Bring


  • Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field. 

  • Proven track record of designing and delivering complex, large-scale software systems in a fast-paced environment. 

  • Extensive experience with modern programming languages such as Java 21, JavaScript, Python. 

  • Strong expertise in cloud computing platforms (AWS) and distributed systems architecture. 

  • Proficiency in microservices architecture with JavaEE and Quarkus, RESTful API design, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). 

  • Proficiency in Network communication protocols, MQTT, REST, WebSocket. 

  • Proficiency in Database design and architecture with MongoDB, NoSQL databases, and RDBMS like PostgreSQL. 

  • Experience with real-time data processing, machine learning, and AI technologies is highly desirable. 

  • Deep understanding of software security best practices and experience implementing secure coding standards. 
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make technical decisions with a focus on both short-term and long-term impact. 

Don’t meet every single requirement? That's ok. At Dedrone, we Aim Far. We think big with a long-term view because we want to reinvent the world to be a safer, better place. We are also committed to building diverse teams that reflect the communities we serve.Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they check every box in the job description. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification listed here, we encourage you to apply anyways.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all duties, responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. The job description may change or be supplemented at any time in accordance with business needs and conditions.Some roles may also require legal eligibility to work in a firearms environment. Dedrone is committed to the well-being and safety of its employees as well as Dedrone’s impact on the environment.

All Dedrone employees must be aware of and committed to the appropriate environmental, health, and safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Dedrone employees are empowered to report safety concerns as they arise and activities potentially impacting the environment.We are an equal opportunity employer that promotes justice, advances equity, values diversity and fosters inclusion. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering all of our employees so they can do their best work.

If you have a disability or special need that requires assistance or accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email recruitingops@axon.com.

Life at Dedrone

Dedrone is the market and technology leader in airspace security. The Dedrone counter-drone platform combines hardware sensors and machine-learning software, providing early warning, classification of, and mitigation against all drone threats. Based in San Francisco, Dedrone was founded in 2014 and is backed by investors including Felicis Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and John Chambers, Chairman Emeritus of Cisco Systems and founder of JC2 Ventures. \n\nIn October 2019, Dedrone introduced Dedrone Defense, our consultancy which provides the essential tools for all U.S. federal agencies and armed forces to assess, protect and defend against unauthorized sUAS. Dedrone Defense is the sole provider and manufacturer of DroneDefender, a non-kinetic, radiofrequency sUAS countermeasure, which safeguards airspace without risking collateral damage. DroneDefender quickly disrupts the adversary's control of the sUAS, neutralizing it so that no remote action, including detonation, can occur, minimizing sUAS damage and risk to public safety.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Flat corporate structure with plenty of room for individual ideas to develop2. Quick decisionmaking and lean processes3. Permanent positions from day one4. Flexible working hours5. Team events, free coffee, treats, and more

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