Backend Developer
Location: Tel-Aviv (IL)
Description
XTEND, a global leader in advanced human-guided autonomous drone systems, is looking for a Backend Software Developer to join our R&D team and take part in building the core software that powers our real-time autonomous and mission-critical systems used by defense and security forces worldwide.
As part of our core development team, you will design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend software written in C++, supporting real-time data processing, control flows, and system integration. You will work closely with cross-disciplinary teams and take ownership of backend services throughout their full lifecycle - from design and development to deployment in production environments.
This is a unique opportunity to work on complex, real-world systems at the intersection of robotics, autonomy, and high-performance software engineering.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend software in C++
- Implement robust, scalable, and efficient system components for real-time operation
- Collaborate with diverse teams across all XTEND disciplines to bring innovative ideas to life
- Integrate and test various internal and external APIs
- Participate in architecture design, technical decision-making, and system integration
- Optimize performance, reliability, and resource usage for mission-critical environments
- Conduct code reviews and ensure high code quality and adherence to best practices
- Debug, profile, and maintain complex production systems
Requirements
- At least 5 years of hands-on experience developing C++
- Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including OOP, memory management, and multithreading
- Experience developing and maintaining complex backend or system-level software
- Experience working in Linux environments
- Experience working with version control and development tools (Git, Jira, Bitbucket, etc.)
- Ability to work independently, take ownership, and learn quickly
Advantages
- Experience working with ROS2
- Familiarity with DDS-based communication protocols
- Background in robotics, autonomous systems, or real-time distributed systems
- Experience with performance or mission critical software
- Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
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