Junior Embedded Robotics Software Engineer

Performance Drone Works, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive BCBS medical, dental, &

401(K) plan with company match

Team environment fostering innovation

Employer-provided life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Competitive salary and generous PTO

Job summary

Performance Drone Works, LLC, based in Denver, is seeking a software engineer to help build multi-mission aerial systems. You will write clean C++ code under guidance, participate in reviews, and translate requirements into robust software used in real-world operations.

The role emphasizes learning embedded systems and robotics-adjacent technologies, with teamwork and mentorship shaping growth. A Bachelor's degree and 0–3 years of experience are expected, with ITAR compliance considerations in

Qualifications

• Foundational software development skills in C++ or a related systems programming language.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts including version control, testing, and debugging.
• Familiarity with Linux environments and command-line tools.
• Eagerness to learn embedded systems, UI development, or robotics-adjacent technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to ask good questions and receive constructive feedback.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field, with 0–3 years of professional software development experience.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, maintainable code under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Participate in code reviews, learning from and contributing to team feedback.
• Implement well-defined features and bug fixes across assigned software modules.
• Write unit tests and participate in quality assurance processes.
• Collaborate with peers and leads to understand requirements and translate them into working software.
• Support field testing and debugging activities as directed.
• Continuously grow technical skills through hands‑on work, mentorship, and self‑study.
• Document code and processes clearly for team use.

Skills

C++

Linux

Version control

Debugging

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Git

CMake

Qt

Job description

Performance Drone Works, LLC, based in Denver, is seeking a software engineer to help build multi-mission aerial systems. You will write clean C++ code under guidance, participate in reviews, and translate requirements into robust software used in real-world operations.

The role emphasizes learning embedded systems and robotics-adjacent technologies, with teamwork and mentorship shaping growth. A Bachelor's degree and 0–3 years of experience are expected, with ITAR compliance considerations in