Full-Time

Senior Backend Engineer

Posted on 9/12/2025

DroneSense

DroneSense

51-200 employees

Integrated drone management for public safety

No salary listed

Austin, TX, USA

Remote

Preferred in Central or Eastern time zones.

Category
Software Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Agile
MySQL
SQL
Redis
Requirements
  • 5+ years of web development experience
  • 3+ years of experience using .NET (C#)
  • Proficiency with Entity Framework, LINQ and MySQL
  • Experience with Redis and SignalR
  • Comfortable using AI coding tools with critical judgement
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity working in a startup environment
  • Flexible with the development process flow
  • Critical thinker who can run autonomously
  • A low-ego, team-first mentality and are not afraid to take risks.
  • Able to execute on objectives with high level direction and minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
  • Design and build backend services and APIs using .NET (C#) that power real-time operations, data management and reporting.
  • Write efficient LINQ queries and use Entity Framework thoughtfully to keep the platform fast under heavy load.
  • Leverage Redis strategically to reduce database load
  • Maintain and modernize backend systems, balancing shipping new features with refactoring older code, reducing technical debt, and keeping the platform performant and stable.
  • Drive quality through code reviews, share feedback, and help elevate engineering standards across the team
  • Be autonomous and adaptable, thriving in a changing development process, adjust to evolving priorities, and find creative ways to deliver value quickly.
  • Communicate openly, share progress, surface blockers early, and work transparently in a remote-first environment.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with MQTT, OpenSearch or AWS S3
  • Experience integrating SSO solutions
  • Experience with ArcGIS
  • Experience with Angular 18+ and .NET 8+
  • Experience with real time video streaming protocols (WebRTC, RTSP, HLS)
  • Central or East time zone

DroneSense provides a centralized software platform for public safety and critical infrastructure organizations to manage and collaborate around drone operations. The platform ingests real-time data from drones and makes it accessible to first responders, enabling situational awareness, coordinated actions, and faster decision-making during emergencies. It supports a full drone program—data collection, flight operations, security, and governance—through subscriptions and service agreements. Unlike general drone software, DroneSense focuses on law enforcement, fire services, emergency management, and government clients, offering integrated tools for mission planning, data sharing, and multi-agency collaboration. The company’s goal is to help responders achieve safer outcomes and save lives by providing reliable, secure, and easy-to-use drone management at scale.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Austin, Texas

Founded

2015

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Versaterm's $100M acquisition on July 30, 2025 accelerates DFR adoption.
  • Aydin Ghajar's 2024 COO appointment drives Drone as First Responder growth.
  • MatrixSpace partnership enhances DFR with AI radar detection.

What critics are saying

  • Acquisition disrupts standalone DroneSense customer contracts immediately.
  • Axon launches competing DFR solutions eroding law enforcement share in 6-12 months.
  • DJI bans block federal sales to DroneSense-reliant agencies in 12-24 months.

What makes DroneSense unique

  • DroneSense integrates drone data into Versaterm's CAD for seamless DFR deployment.
  • DroneSense Remote enables global remote drone control for first responders.
  • DroneSense provides compliance toolkit simplifying public safety drone management.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Phone/Internet Stipend

Company News

BetaKit
Jul 31st, 2025
Public safety tech platform Versaterm acquires Texas firm DroneSense for more than $100 million USD

Public safety tech platform Versaterm acquires Texas firm DroneSense for more than $100 million USD.

GlobeNewswire
Jul 30th, 2025
Versaterm Acquires DroneSense for Drone Operations

Versaterm has acquired DroneSense to enhance its public safety solutions by integrating drone operations into its incident response workflow. This acquisition allows for seamless drone deployment alongside traditional emergency units, improving response times and situational awareness. DroneSense's platform supports both local and remote drone missions, offering live streaming and real-time collaboration, while simplifying drone program management for public safety agencies.

Air Med and Rescue
Jul 21st, 2025
DroneSense partners with MatrixSpace to enhance DFR operations

DroneSense partners with MatrixSpace to enhance DFR operations.

DroneSense
Dec 23rd, 2024
[Webinar] Year in Review: How DroneSense Advanced Public Safety in 2024

This year, DroneSense, Inc. introduced groundbreaking tools and features that have transformed public safety operations, making them more effective and efficient than ever before.

IT News Online
Oct 3rd, 2024
DroneSense Appoints Aydin Ghajar as Chief Operating Officer to Drive Continued Growth in Drone as First Responder Solutions

Ghajar, who previously led Axon's drone division, joins DroneSense at a pivotal time as the company continues to expand its leadership in delivering cutting-edge technology for public safety agencies.

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