Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack (NZ)
DroneDeploy
Software Engineering
Auckland, New Zealand
Posted on Jun 27, 2025
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 Overview
We develop software for robotics and drones to automate site scans, perform inspections, and capture worksite data. We're looking for a Fullstack Engineer to join our team and help build a greenfield project, delivering IoT sensor integration, real-time video streaming, and alerting capabilities on our platform.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a team leading the global adoption of remote sensing technology—developing world-class tools for deploying and managing fixed cameras, sensors, and edge devices across industrial worksites. We’re looking for innovative individuals who take initiative and thrive in ownership-driven environments. Join a highly motivated engineering team and help shape the future of worksite monitoring and visualization. This role reports to the senior engineering manager.
Don’t worry if you don’t meet every requirement. We’re hiring for multiple roles with complementary skill sets (e.g., frontend-focused and backend-focused), so if your strengths align with some of these areas, we encourage you to apply.
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.
Responsibilities:
- Build interactive user experiences that incorporate geospatial data, real-time video streaming, and alerting/notification features.
- Develop integrations with software running on robots and IoT/edge devices
- Integrate third-party services into our platform.
- Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle: analysis, design, development, testing, automation, and release.
Requirements:
- Professional experience with the following programming languages: Python, TypeScript, or Go.
- Significant experience in software architecture, design patterns, and modern development practices.
- Proven experience developing and maintaining large-scale Angular (or similar) applications in production.
- Familiarity with real-time streaming technologies such as WebSockets or gRPC.
- Experience with video streaming protocols and tools like WebRTC, HLS, RTMP, ffmpeg, gstreamer, encoding, and muxing.
- Proficiency with modern styling frameworks like SCSS, SASS, or Tailwind CSS.
- Experience with geospatial tools such as Mapbox or Google Maps.
- Understanding of container orchestration and platform development using Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Argo, or Kargo.
- A collaborative mindset and a preference for iterative, team-oriented development.
- Ideally be based in Auckland, New Zealand and available to work from our Auckland office.
- This is a full-time role. While we offer flexible working hours, you’ll need to have good overlap with our standard 9–5 schedule.
- Occasionally required to be on-call to support international customers during site deployments or calls across US and European time zones.
- We support hybrid work but expect in-office presence at least a couple of days per week.
- Must be able to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally, for team events or visit customer sites.
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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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