Job description
About DroneDeploy
Build with certainty, operate with confidence. That’s why thousands of construction, oil and gas, and renewable energy companies use DroneDeploy on a daily basis. We help them automate reality capture using drones, robots, and 360 cameras – combining this data in one platform for AI-powered analysis. From aerial and ground views of construction progress to automated gauge readings and methane leak detection, DroneDeploy is shaping the future of reality capture.
At DroneDeploy, we thrive in a remote-first culture, powered by innovation. Growth is limitless, and employee contributions matter. With accolades as a Best Place to Work in the SF Bay Area and a spot on America’s Best Startups list, our team is dynamic, purpose-driven, and dedicated to delivering top-tier reality capture software. We cultivate an environment of opportunity. Our dynamic growth is fueled by the diverse range of ideas nurtured by our team. This is why our commitment to internal advancement is profound. A multitude of paths for professional and personal development are available, where flexible schedules, family-friendly benefits, and remote work options propel our team’s journey.
Role Summary
As a Senior Mobile Engineer, you won’t just be writing code, you’ll be a technical leader shaping our mobile strategy. You will own critical features from concept to deployment, architecting robust solutions that perform flawlessly in the real world. This is your opportunity to solve novel problems in 3D scanning and hardware connectivity, directly influencing a product that is revolutionizing how industries operate.
We champion diversity and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply, even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Share with us your distinctive strengths; we’re keen to understand the unique perspectives you bring to the table.
Work Environment
> Work Hours: Standard working hours are 9 AM to 5 PM, with flexibility to accommodate different schedules. Must be located in PT or MT timezone.
> Work Model: 100% remote, but the candidate must be based in the U.S.
> Work Travel: Occasional domestic travel for company events or team gatherings.
AI Use & Candidate Authenticity Disclaimer
At DroneDeploy, we value authenticity and integrity in our hiring process. While AI tools can be helpful for preparation, using them to misrepresent your skills, identity, or presence, such as altering your voice, appearance, or background, is not acceptable. Candidates are expected to present themselves truthfully and authentically at all stages. Any form of deception, including masking your identity or falsifying your skills or demographic traits, will result in disqualification from the process.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, design, build, and own high impact, high reliability customer facing features end to end for our ground mobile app including mobile client and backend APIs
- Work cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teammates to craft intuitive and powerful tools that solve real-world user problems
- Drive the technical roadmap for mobile performance, reliability, and testing, ensuring our app is rock-solid in the field.
- Dive deep into hardware integration, creating seamless connections with 360° cameras and high-accuracy RTK GPS receivers.
- Prototype and pioneer new capabilities using the latest in ARKit, computer vision, and on-device machine learning.
- Participate in hackathons and push the boundaries of what’s possible with iOS, AI and mobile technology.
Requirements:
- Deep expertise in Swift and the iOS ecosystem, with a portfolio of high-quality applications to show for it.
- Hands-on experience with 3D graphics, spatial tracking, or technologies like ARKit and SceneKit.
- A strong command of mobile architecture, including experience building and maintaining robust, testable, and high-performance applications.
- Proven experience integrating mobile applications with external hardware via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or other protocols.
- A problem-solver’s mindset, with a knack for debugging complex issues related to concurrency, memory management, and performance.
- Curiosity and a willingness to contribute across the stack, especially with the Python APIs that support our mobile clients.
What to expect after joining:
- Autonomy & Impact: You’ll have significant ownership and the freedom to make key technical decisions that directly shape our product and strategy.
- A Culture of Growth: We invest in your development through dedicated mentorship, continuous feedback, and opportunities to tackle new challenges.
- Cutting-Edge AI Tooling: We equip our team with the freedom to innovate. You will be enabled to leverage agentic AI workflows and a suite of assistive tools (including but not limited to Cursor, Co-Pilot, Claude, and Gemini) to accelerate your development and solve problems more creatively.
- Complex Problems: You’ll be working on unsolved problems at the intersection of software, hardware, and 3D data. This is not another CRUD app.
- Remote-First Excellence: We provide the equipment and support you need to do your best work from anywhere in the U.S.
Our Ground Mobile app Tech Stack Includes:
- Mobile: Swift for iOS.
- Backend: Python/Tornado, MongoDB, Postgres, and Redis with REST API & GraphQL endpoints.
- Monitoring: Sentry and Crashlytics.
- Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, and Google Cloud Platform.
#LI - Remote
Employee Offerings & Benefits
(Varies by location and position)
These are just some of the benefits we offer—explore more when you join us!
> Innovative Company Culture – Thrive in an environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.
> Drone Pilot Certification – Get certified and develop unique skills with our support.
> Flexible Work Options – Enjoy flexibility with both your schedule and work location.
> Family Paid Leave – Supporting you and your family when it matters most.
> Top-Tier Healthcare Benefits – Comprehensive health coverage designed to support your well-being.
> Professional Development & Career Growth – Opportunities to advance and grow in your career.
> Flexible Paid Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge and stay balanced.
> Employee Referral Bonus – Help us grow the team and get rewarded for great referrals.
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DroneDeploy is an equal opportunity employer.
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