Algorithms Software Engineer (AU)

Work with cutting-edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of the world’s most challenging technical problems in Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion, and distributed systems. Working with high-profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement, and many others.

With one of the largest listed defence company market capitalisations in Australia and having raised approximately $250m in 2024 alone, DroneShield is undergoing a hypergrowth stage, fuelled by rapidly increasing use of drones for nefarious applications, from battlefield to terrorism, contraband delivery, and commercial espionage.

This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney. There are approximately 290 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 350 staff by the end of 2026. Overseas on-the-ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany, and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

About the role

DroneShield is seeking an Algorithms Software Engineer with relevant experience to join the team in Sydney, Australia. The position will report to the Team Lead, RFAI. The primary focus of the role is to develop and maintain DroneShield’s RFAI Detection Capability, working closely with ML/AI, Data Science, RF, and infrastructure teams to innovate and enhance DroneShield’s world-leading Anti-Drone technology.

Responsibilities, Duties, and Expectations

• Take drone detection algorithms from design to production using C++, working closely with a team of Algorithm and Software Engineers.
• Develop and maintain simulation software used to assist algorithm development.
• Design and implement data analysis and algorithm evaluation pipelines.
• Conduct unit testing to ensure software quality and reliability.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Assist software & hardware development teams to make informed decisions about the future direction of complex deployed system design.
• Advance the development of software architecture design processes within the team. Ensure software is designed for reliability and performance on resource-constrained targets.

Who you are

• You are comfortable deploying state-of-the-art algorithmic models to deliver commercial value.
• You are a lifelong learner. You’re self-taught and continuously learning. You are interested in keeping up with current best practices in your areas of expertise.
• You are experienced working with modern infrastructure and tools.
• You are comfortable running your software in Linux environments.
• An abundance of ambition and motivation to grow the company and compete with the big players in the industry.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in Computer Science, Electronics Engineering, a similar technical field of study, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of software development experience (preferred: Python, C++).
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, including communicating effectively with engineers from non-software/data science backgrounds.
• Ability to turn complex algorithms and mathematical models into high-performance software, operating on sensor data.
• Working knowledge of modern architectural patterns and software design patterns.
• Experience with the following:
• At least one compiled language (Go, C++, or C).
• Digital Signal Processing concepts and techniques.
• Embedded Linux platforms.
• Test Driven Development.
• Revision Control.