# Staff Software Engineer, Real-Time Systems at Swarm Aero

- Company: Swarm Aero
- What the company does: Swarm Aero is an aerospace and defense company that develops large-scale unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) swarms to operate in coordinated drone swarms for defense, logistics, and sensing missions. Backed by Purple Arch Ventures.
- Company website: https://swarm.aero
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $200K to $310K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-07
- Apply by: 2026-10-22
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/swarmaero/0150ba3d-ef35-4c30-8e33-2c0a878cf94d
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/swarm-aero-staff-software-engineer-real-time-systems/

## About the role

Help architect the backend for a C2 system directing swarms of heterogeneous aircraft Build distributed, collaborative real-time infrastructure for controlling large numbers of aircraft simultaneously, even when comms drop

## What they're looking for

- Swarm Aero is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse backgrounds and experiences and make employment decisions without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability
- What We Offer
- Meaningful equity in a high-growth defense technology company
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
- Medical, dental, vision, and 401k
- PTO and paid sick leave

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