Senior Mobile Software Engineer (iOS & Android)

DroneUp, LLC is a technology company focused on delivering autonomous airspace management solutions. As a Senior Mobile Software Engineer, you will build mission-critical iOS and Android applications that provide real-time telemetry, maps, and controls, ensuring reliability in challenging environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and development of primary mobile applications for iOS (iPad focus) and Android, ensuring maximum performance and reliability in the field
• Develop complex real-time visualization features, including maps, live video streaming, and dynamic telemetry overlays
• Drive the selection and implementation of mobile-first technologies, balancing the speed of cross-platform frameworks with the performance and hardware access of native development
• Optimize mobile applications for battery efficiency, memory usage, and low-latency data processing—critical for long-duration field operations
• Implement robust offline-first synchronization patterns to ensure mission continuity in areas with intermittent connectivity
• Collaborate with backend and hardware teams to define efficient API contracts and low-level communication protocols
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to implement interfaces adapted for varying field conditions
• Mentor junior developers and establish mobile best practices for CI/CD, automated testing, and crash reporting
• Ensure compliance with high-security standards and data privacy regulations across all mobile touchpoints

Requirements:

• Mobile Expertise: 5+ years of experience building and shipping high-quality mobile applications for both iOS and Android
• Native & Cross-Platform: Expert proficiency in cross-platform frameworks, with a strong ability to write native modules in Swift (iOS) and Kotlin (Android)
• Real-time Data: Experience with real-time data streaming and complex state management for high-frequency updates
• Hardware Integration: Previous experience interfacing mobile apps with external hardware via Bluetooth or proprietary controllers
• Mapping & GIS: Hands-on experience with mobile mapping SDKs
• Performance Tuning: Proficient in using profiling tools to debug memory leaks and CPU bottlenecks
• Mission-Critical Experience: Background in autonomous vehicles, robotics, or public safety software
• Field-First Mindset: Understanding of the unique challenges of mobile apps used in real-world environments
• Security Conscious: Experience with encrypted local storage, biometric auth, and secure communication protocols
• Portfolio: A history of shipping complex, data-heavy apps currently available on app stores
• Prototyping to Production: Ability to quickly iterate on novel UI concepts while maintaining a path to stable, production-grade code