Python Engineer ID33394 – Rio de Janeiro

AgileEngine is one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies in the U and a top-3 ranked dev shop according to Clutch. We create award-winning custom software solutions that help companies across 15+ industries change the lives of millions

If you like a challenging environment where you’re working with the best and are encouraged to learn and experiment every day, there’s no better place – guaranteed! 🙂

What you will do

• Develop and maintain backend services supporting drone operations;

• Design and optimize deterministic control algorithms for mission execution;

• Implement real-time communication protocols (MQTT, WebSockets) for drone command orchestration;

• Integrate with drone SDKs (DJI, MAVLink, Parrot) to support autonomous flight;

• Develop collision avoidance algorithms using sensor fusion and real-time data processing;

• Ensure compliance with FAA and international UAV flight regulations in software design;

• Implement state tracking and fail-safe mechanisms to prevent drone malfunctions;

• Manage cloud-based infrastructure using PostgreSQL, Redis, and Terraform/OpenTofu;

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (Docker);

• Develop API-driven control systems for flight mission planning and execution;

• Collaborate with frontend engineers to integrate flight dashboards and real-time telemetry;

• Conduct code reviews, testing strategies, and performance optimizations.

Must haves

• 5+ years of backend development experience in Python (Django, Flask, FastAPI);

• Expertise in software architecture, distributed systems, and API design;

• Experience in cloud DevOps (Terraform, CI/CD, Docker);

• Strong knowledge of database performance optimization (PostgreSQL, Redis);

• Experience with real-time communication protocols (MQTT, RabbitMQ, Kafka, or WebSockets);

• Familiarity with messaging systems in general and the ability to learn and implement MQTT for real-time control of autonomous systems;

• Experience with safety-critical systems and deterministic control.

Nice to haves

• Experience with design patterns like Command, Observer, Strategy, State, Singleton, and Factory Method for creating flexible, scalable, and fault-tolerant systems;

• Familiarity with real-time communication protocols (MQTT, WebSockets);

• Experience in Kotlin or Java for Android development;

• Knowledge of real-time video streaming and data processing;

• Hands-on experience with drone SDKs and embedded systems;

• Experience with IoT infrastructure and secure communications;

• Familiarity with FAA and global UAV flight regulations;

• Experience with drone SDKs (DJI, MAVLink, Parrot) and embedded systems.

The benefits of joining us

• Professional growth

Accelerate your professional journey with mentorship, TechTalks, and personalized growth roadmaps.

• Competitive compensation

We match your ever-growing skills, talent, and contributions with competitive USD-based compensation and budgets for education, fitness, and team activities.

• A selection of exciting projects

Join projects with modern solutions development and top-tier clients that include Fortune 500 enterprises and leading product brands.

• Flextime

Tailor your schedule for an optimal work-life balance, by having the options of working from home and going to the office – whatever makes you the happiest and most productive.

Next Steps After You Apply

The next steps of your journey will be shared via email within a few hours. Please check your inbox regularly and watch for updates from our Internal Applicant site, LaunchPod, which will guide you through the process.