Senior Robotics & Autonomy Engineer (Collaborative drone autonomy)

What we do (and why it matters):

Swarmer develops software that makes drones autonomous and allows them to operate together, in large teams, without pilots required. Our technology has been battle-tested across 100,000+ combat missions in Ukraine — the world's most intense proving ground for drone warfare. We just closed a $15M Series A (the largest investment in Ukrainian defense tech since the war began) and we're scaling operations to serve NATO-aligned nations.

This isn't theoretical. This is software that's being used right now to save lives and defend democracy.

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Senior Robotics & Autonomy Engineer to design, develop, and optimize the collaborative autonomy systems powering our multi-vendor drone platform. You will work at the intersection of robotics and embedded systems — ensuring our autonomous drones operate reliably and intelligently in the most demanding environments.

You’ll be a good fit if you have:

• 3+ years in decision making systems (robots, bots, agents, etc.)

• Proficiency in Python on Linux. Experience with embedded systems and C / C++ would be great.

• Solid grounding in linear algebra, control theory, probability, and numerical methods.

• Hands-on experience with decision making systems, planners and algorithms.

• Confident English (B2 or higher).

What you’ll do:

• Own high-level multi-agent behaviors: task allocation, formation/coverage/search, deconfliction, and collaborative path planning under bandwidth, latency, and loss constraints

• Develop decision-making logic (behavior trees/state machines, MDP/POMDP/MCTS where appropriate) and planners (A*/RRT*/trajectory optimization, ORCA/VO for collision avoidance).

• Evolve R&D prototypes into product-grade modules: profiling, edge-case handling, determinism, fault tolerance, and clear APIs.

• Build explainability/traceability: behavior intent/decision logs, human-readable reasoning traces, and post-flight analysis tools.

• Optimize compute/memory/latency on companion computers (Jetson-class) and integrate with onboard perception/state estimation.

• Design resilient comms and coordination: MAVLink, time sync (PTP/Chrony), link-aware strategies, and degraded-mode behaviors.

What you’ll get:

• A chance to shape the core autonomy and perception systems at the heart of Ukraine’s defense tech ecosystem and its international expansion.

• Direct impact in a high-stakes industry where your engineering decisions carry real-world consequences.

• Professional growth through hands-on work with advanced UAV technologies and exposure to international best practices in autonomy, CV, and ML.

• Competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package (insurance, paid sick leave, 20 paid days off per year).

• Flexible remote work options where possible.

How’s the hiring process going:

✔️Intro Call with TA Specialist → ✔️Technical Interview → ✔️Management Interview → ✔️Final interview → ✔️Offer

Please note that, as a leading defense tech company, we take operations security seriously and may need to perform additional background checks as part of our hiring process. We will do so in accordance with all applicable EU laws and regulations and safeguard your data in the process.

Why this matters (and why you should care):

Ukraine is deploying 5 million drones in 2025 alone. The US and NATO are paying attention. The future of defense isn't more pilots—it's smarter software. We're not selling PowerPoints; we're selling proven technology that's been refined under the most demanding conditions imaginable.

Our team is direct, moves fast, and doesn't waste time on performative nonsense. If you want a company with seven layers of approval and endless consensus-building, this isn't it. If you want to do the most important work of your career with people who say what they mean and execute, let's talk.

Ready to Apply?
If you’re excited about solving complex challenges and eager to contribute to the safety and security of Western-Democratic nations, please get in touch!