Staff Software Engineer - Technical Lead, C++ & Embedded

Performance Drone Works, LLC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 130,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS medical, dental, and vision

401(k) with company match

On-site gym

PTO and flexible leave

Job summary

Performance Drone Works, LLC in Denver is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems for defense, national security, and public safety missions. We design multi-mission aerial systems and deliver them with real capabilities and U.S.-based manufacturing.

You will lead architecture across product areas, mentor engineers, and shape the technical roadmap. Proficiency in C++, Qt/QML, embedded Linux, REST/JSON, and cross‑platform development is essential.

Qualifications

• Expert-level C++ software development with systems design and performance optimization.
• Experience delivering large-scale cross-platform software.
• Embedded Linux/Android experience.
• UI development with Qt/QML and REST/JSON integration.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD and agile processes.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across teams.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field with 7–10 years of experience in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across multiple product areas and drive architecture.
• Define and uphold engineering standards across the codebase.
• Shape the technical roadmap with product and engineering leadership.
• Mentor engineers and grow team capability.
• Resolve systemic challenges spanning teams or platforms.
• Lead technical reviews and maintain long-term architecture.
• Represent engineering perspectives in cross-functional planning.
• Support field operations and act as escalation point for complex issues.

Skills

C++

Embedded Linux

Qt/QML

REST/JSON

CI/CD

Leadership

Cross-platform

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE or related field

Tools

Qt

CMake

QMake

Git

Job description

Performance Drone Works, LLC in Denver is building the next generation of tactical robotic systems for defense, national security, and public safety missions. We design multi-mission aerial systems and deliver them with real capabilities and U.S.-based manufacturing.

You will lead architecture across product areas, mentor engineers, and shape the technical roadmap. Proficiency in C++, Qt/QML, embedded Linux, REST/JSON, and cross‑platform development is essential.