Senior Software Engineer

Location: Brooklyn Navy Yard, NY (On-Site)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $110,000 – $175,000 + 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 software for drone control systems and locally deployed applications
• Drive integration of new payloads and develop new software capabilities
• Collaborate with hardware, systems, and product teams to ensure seamless hardware/software integration
• Handle real-time data processing and networking protocol implementation
• Troubleshoot and optimize embedded and desktop applications for performance and reliability

Qualifications:

• Strong proficiency in Python, C++, or similar languages for desktop or embedded application development
• Familiarity with ROS (Robot Operating System
• Experience with networking protocols, hardware/software integration, and real-time data handling
• Bonus: Experience with drones, robotics, or aerospace systems
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

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