Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack (NZ)
DroneDeploy
Software Engineering
Auckland, New Zealand
Posted on Jun 27, 2025
About DroneDeploy
Build with certainty, operate with confidence. That’s why thousands of construction, oil and gas, and renewable energy companies use DroneDeploy on a daily basis. We help them automate reality capture using drones, robots, and 360 cameras – combining this data in one platform for AI-powered analysis. From aerial and ground views of construction progress to automated gauge readings and methane leak detection, DroneDeploy is shaping the future of reality capture.
At DroneDeploy, we thrive in a remote-first culture, powered by innovation. Growth is limitless, and employee contributions matter. With accolades as a Best Place to Work in the SF Bay Area and a spot on America’s Best Startups list, our team is dynamic, purpose-driven, and dedicated to delivering top-tier reality capture software. We cultivate an environment of opportunity. Our dynamic growth is fueled by the diverse range of ideas nurtured by our team. This is why our commitment to internal advancement is profound. A multitude of paths for professional and personal development are available, where flexible schedules, family-friendly benefits, and remote work options propel our team's journey.
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.
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
(Varies by location and position)
These are just some of the benefits we offer—explore more when you join us!
> Innovative Company Culture – Thrive in an environment that encourages creativity and collaboration.
> Drone Pilot Certification – Get certified and develop unique skills with our support.
> Flexible Work Options – Enjoy flexibility with both your schedule and work location.
> Family Paid Leave – Supporting you and your family when it matters most.
> Top-Tier Healthcare Benefits – Comprehensive health coverage designed to support your well-being.
> Professional Development & Career Growth – Opportunities to advance and grow in your career.
> Flexible Paid Time Off – Take the time you need to recharge and stay balanced.
> Employee Referral Bonus – Help us grow the team and get rewarded for great referrals.
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