- Robot type
- Drone
- Location
- USA
- Job type
- Software
- Posted
- Jan 19, 2026
- Salary
- $130,000–$155,000 a year
Full-time
Senior Mobile Software Engineer (iOS & Android)
Job description
Security Responsibility Statement: Employees are expected to provide a high level of security to any personal or private information accessed as part of their work, whether at a DroneUp facility or remotely. This includes participating in security training, remaining sensitive to individual rights to personal privacy, and complying with company policies. Employees who have access to sensitive data that is protected by regulation, such as HIPAA, or by contract, such as credit card data, must comply with any additional requirements dictated by the governing regulations or associated contracts.
Job responsibilities
- Field operators control drones in environments with poor connectivity, harsh conditions, and zero tolerance for app crashes.
- You will build offline-capable, high-performance mobile experiences that integrate with hardware and handle live data streams.
- Lead the architecture and development of primary mobile applications for iOS (iPad focus) and Android, ensuring maximum performance and reliability in the field.
- Develop complex real-time visualization features, including maps, live video streaming, and dynamic telemetry overlays.
- Drive the selection and implementation of mobile-first technologies, balancing the speed of cross-platform frameworks with the performance and hardware access of native development.
- Optimize mobile applications for battery efficiency, memory usage, and low-latency data processing—critical for long-duration field operations.
- Implement robust offline-first synchronization patterns to ensure mission continuity in areas with intermittent connectivity.
- Collaborate with backend and hardware teams to define efficient API contracts and low-level communication protocols.
Job requirements
- Mobile Expertise: 5+ years of experience building and shipping high-quality mobile applications for both iOS and Android.
- Native & Cross-Platform: Expert proficiency in cross-platform frameworks, with a strong ability to write native modules in Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android).
- Real-time Data: Experience with real-time data streaming and complex state management for high-frequency updates.
- Hardware Integration: Previous experience interfacing mobile apps with external hardware via Bluetooth or proprietary controllers.
- Mapping & GIS: Hands-on experience with mobile mapping SDKs.
- Performance Tuning: Proficient in using profiling tools to debug memory leaks and CPU bottlenecks.
- Mission-Critical Experience: Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or public safety software.
- Field-First Mindset: Understanding of the unique challenges of mobile apps used in real-world environments.