Senior Software Engineer, Mobile (Ground Team) (USA)

About DroneDeploy

DroneDeploy powers field teams with robotics and AI. As the only reality capture platform that combines robotic automation, AI agents, and a truly unified system, DroneDeploy allows critical industries to operate with speed and confidence.

From construction and energy to agriculture, the world’s largest companies use DroneDeploy to simplify field operations, improve safety, and make smarter decisions, faster. By combining aerial drones, 360 and fixed cameras, ground robots and proprietary AI, we’re bringing the power of automation and visual intelligence to all stakeholders, from the field to the boardroom.

At DroneDeploy, we thrive in a mostly remote-first culture rooted in innovation and impact. We’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work in the SF Bay Area and named one of America’s Great Places to Work—but what truly sets us apart is the experience you gain: solving real-world challenges with cutting-edge technology, surrounded by teammates who are as passionate as they are supportive. Our team is bold, mission-driven, and building something that matters. We foster a culture where a variety of perspectives drive smart decisions, and where growth—both personal and professional—is part of the journey. Whether it’s flexible schedules, family-friendly benefits, or our strong track record of internal promotions, we invest in people as much as we do in product. If you’re looking to be part of something ambitious, authentic, and transformative, you’ll find your place at DroneDeploy.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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. 

• 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.

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Employee Offerings & Benefits

(Benefits may vary by location and role)

These are just some of the perks you'll enjoy—there's more to discover once you join us!

Culture of Innovation & Collaboration – Thrive in an environment that values creativity and teamwork.

Drone Certification – Get certified and gain unique, hands-on skills with our full backing.

Flexible Work Arrangements – Enjoy autonomy with remote-first options and schedule flexibility.

Paid Family Leave – Take the time you need to support your family during life’s most important moments.

Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage – Plans designed to support your well-being.

Career & Growth Development – Build new skills and unlock opportunities through continuous learning.

Flexible PTO – Take time off when you need it to recharge—we trust you to manage your time well.

Employee Referral Bonus – Know someone great? Refer them and earn a bonus when they join our team.

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DroneDeploy is an equal opportunity employer.

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