Quantum Systems

Lead Backend Developer

In short

Lead backend developer role building ground control station software for VTOL drone systems, working closely with Flight Control, AI, and System Test teams on feature design, UI/UX optimization, and flight testing. The company develops unmanned aerial systems (sUAS) for defence, security, and public sector clients. Requires strong application development experience ideally in Rust, C++, or C#, a technical degree, and English communication; the role is full-time, office-based in the Kyiv region.

About the Job
As a backend lead developer, you will be a key part of our new ground control station team to improve the capabilities and usability of our VTOL systems. You will take an empowering role: pushing the boundaries of drone technologies. You will be working closely with stakeholders from the Flight Control, AI, and System Test departments to improve and extend our ground control station software.
With the software development of features for our ground control station, you'll support Quantum Systems' mission to transform decision-making processes through aerial data intelligence.
The role is based in the Kyiv region, and you will be expected to work full-time in the office. A shuttle service from the nearest metro station is provided.
What is your Day to Day Mission
•Design and implementation of features for our new ground control station software
•Participate in maintenance and improvement of existing ground control station software
•Optimization of UI and UX for drone use cases
•Execution of test procedures and flight tests
What you bring to the team
•You have completed a technical university or a comparable background with a finished degree.
•You are highly experienced in application development, ideally with Rust, C++ or C# experience with automated testing or development, and optionally experience in drones, robots, and geoinformation systems.
•You are experienced in setting up development processes to achieve high delivery and maintenance effectiveness.
•You have a high learning ability and an independent way of working, strong programming skills with an interest in software design and quality.
•You have high-level analytical skills, able to design and lead technical decisions to the end goal.
•You have deep understanding on how things should be done vs how they're usually implemented.
•You are highly self-motivated and drive your area of responsibility independently.
•Due to your open, communicative, friendly, and competent attitude, it is easy for you to be considered as an internal expert by your colleagues.
•Communication in English is a matter of course for you.
About us
Quantum Systems specialises in the development, design, and production of small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS). The company's range of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) sUAS are built to maximize range and versatility and to provide operators with a seamless user experience. By integrating cutting-edge software capabilities, like edge computing and real-time AI-powered data processing, Quantum Systems is building next-generation UAS for clients in defence, security, public sectors.

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