Software Engineer

About the role

Software Engineer Location: Industry City, Brooklyn, NY (On-Site) Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range: $110,000 – $148,000 + Equity (based on experience) Company Overview Easy Aerial is a fast-growing startup building autonomous drone solutions for defense and commercial use. We’re seeking a Senior Software Engineer to develop full-stack software for drone control and locally deployed applications. This role is hands-on, highly technical, and central to integrating new payloads and expanding our product capabilities. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain full-stack embedded software for drones and connected ground control station applications, along with any companion software required for capabilities or additional payloads. • Drive software integration projects from start to finish of new products, payloads, and interfaces through efficient and effective application in embedded systems. • Participate in the design, implementation, test/debug and integration of complex embedded subsystems. • Conceptualize, develop, implement, and test new software capabilities according to customer and internal stakeholder requirements. • Incorporate feedback and fixes discovered by end users, field teams, and production teams to continually improve the software capabilities and offerings. • Collaborate with hardware, systems, and product teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration in existing and new products. • Troubleshoot and optimize embedded and desktop applications for performance and reliability. • Participate in integration efforts to support customer requests and growing applications of Easy Aerial products. Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or Computer Science. • 4-8 years of experience developing real-time embedded software for robotics, aerospace, unmanned aircraft, or related applications. • Strong proficiency in Python and C++ as applied in embedded software and user interfaces for robotics, unmanned aircraft, and aerospace applications. • Experience with networking protocols, hardware/software integration, and real-time data handling. • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, start-up environment. • Demonstrate capabilities in design, development, and testing of embedded software on products that will be used in environments demanding high-reliability. • Experience with automated unit testing, static analysis, and/or automated system-level testing. • Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams in design reviews, product planning, requirements discussions, etc. • U.S. National (Citizen, naturalized, etc.) Bonus Qualifications • Master’s degree in related engineering field. • Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System) and hands-on experience with control theory of embedded controls. • Experience developing software for military products and familiarity with DOD and government standards of code scanning and security. • Hands-on experience with drones, robotics, or aerospace systems through code design and practical verification. • Familiarity with STM32 microcontrollers and related programming. • Experience with ArduPilot autopilot systems as configured for multi-copters or fixed wing aircraft. Tools and Knowledge Base • Git, BitBucket, JIRA • Continuous Integration (CI) testing and hardware debugging. Experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers. Why Join Easy Aerial? • Build cutting-edge software that powers autonomous drones for defense and commercial applications • Work with a collaborative, high-performing team of engineers and operators • Competitive salary and equity participation • Hybrid work setup with flexibility for hands-on collaboration • Opportunity to innovate and expand drone software capabilities at a rapidly growing startup