{"id":1141,"date":"2026-08-18T13:02:35","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T13:02:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skyld.com.cy\/?p=1141"},"modified":"2026-08-21T17:19:48","modified_gmt":"2026-08-21T17:19:48","slug":"job-position-senior-software-developer-uav-autonomous-systems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skyld.com.cy\/?p=1141","title":{"rendered":"Job Position: Senior Software Developer \u2013 UAV &#038; Autonomous Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Senior R&amp;D Software Engineering Role<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Company: <\/strong>SKYLD Security and Defence Ltd<br><strong>Location: <\/strong>Hybrid \u2013 Cyprus or Greece<br><strong>Employment Type: <\/strong>Full-time<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About SKYLD<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SKYLD Security and Defence Ltd is a Cyprus-based ICT and innovation company active in European and national research and development programmes across defence, security, civil protection, critical infrastructure and other dual-use technology sectors. Working with partners from industry, academia and public-sector organisations, SKYLD designs, develops and demonstrates advanced operational solutions involving unmanned and autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, command-and-control and ISR applications, software and systems engineering, data-driven technologies and the integration of these technologies into demanding real-world environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Role<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We are looking for a Senior Software Developer \/ Senior R&amp;D Software Engineer with broad and deep software and systems engineering expertise, spanning domains such as UAVs and autonomous systems, AI and data-driven applications, and complex system integration. You will take a leading role within SKYLD&#8217;s technical team, owning the design, development, integration, testing and documentation of software across our research, innovation and technology projects \u2013 from UAVs and other unmanned platforms to AI, command-and-control and data-driven applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The role suits an experienced engineer with a proven track record of delivering production-grade software in demanding technical environments. What matters is breadth and depth of expertise, sound engineering judgement and a demonstrated ability to take technical ownership from concept through to deployment. Hands-on UAV experience is a strong advantage, but equally important is the versatility to work across different platforms, technologies and application domains; a mature programming foundation is expected. The role is not limited to one technology stack: we want someone who can shape technical direction, set engineering standards and mentor more junior colleagues, with responsibility matched to the candidate&#8217;s seniority, expertise and leadership potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Lead the design, development and maintenance of software components across SKYLD&#8217;s project portfolio \u2013 for UAVs and other unmanned or autonomous systems as well as AI, command-and-control and data-driven applications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establish and enforce good software-engineering practices \u2013 including clean, maintainable code, code reviews, coding standards and version control \u2013 and drive technical quality across the team.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Architect and integrate software with onboard computers, sensors, payloads, flight-control and ground-based components, as well as with APIs and databases.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design and deliver mission-support, telemetry, data-processing, system-monitoring and communication functions, using live or recorded vehicle, navigation and sensor data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oversee the testing, debugging and technical validation of integrated software and hardware systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lead R&amp;D prototypes and demonstrators, including selected AI, machine-learning, computer-vision, image-processing and large-language-model activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mentor junior developers, author technical documentation and internal reports, and lead integration activities, trials and demonstrations with engineers and project partners.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Essential Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should hold a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer or Electrical Engineering, Robotics, Automation and Control, or another relevant technical discipline, together with substantial professional software-development experience. Equivalent demonstrated technical capability will also be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Strong command of at least one relevant programming language, preferably Python, C or C++, backed by several years of professional development experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deep understanding of core software-development practices, including software architecture, design patterns, testing, debugging and version control.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solid understanding of complex, multi-component system architectures, including UAV or unmanned-system elements such as sensors, onboard computing, flight-control and ground-control systems, and communication links.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Additional technical experience in UAV \/ robotics \/ embedded systems environments, including hands-on experience with at least several of the following: open-source flight-controller or autopilot ecosystems such as ArduPilot or PX4; robotics and simulation environments such as ROS\/ROS 2, Gazebo, Isaac Sim \/ Isaac Lab or Webots; Linux-based operating systems, preferably Ubuntu; virtualization and containerization tools such as Docker and VirtualBox; and embedded or edge-computing platforms such as Raspberry Pi, Raspberry Pi AI HAT, NVIDIA Jetson, Arduino, ESP or similar microcontroller-based platforms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven ability to analyse complex problems, define technical interfaces and translate requirements into robust software and integration solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate clearly, collaborate effectively within a multidisciplinary team, work responsibly on assigned tasks and contribute positively to shared project objectives.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently within a team-oriented environment. Strong prompting skills and a high level of proficiency in working with different Large Language Model (LLM) platforms are also considered particularly important, including the ability to use these tools effectively for professional and task-oriented purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Desirable Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hands-on experience delivering UAV, robotics or autonomous-system projects.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven experience developing software that interacts with sensors, embedded devices or other physical systems \u2013 preferably in Linux \u2013 or that processes telemetry, navigation, image, video or other sensor data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical experience with artificial intelligence, machine learning or large-language-model development and training.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contribution to, or technical leadership within, research or technology-development projects, such as Horizon Europe or European Defence Fund programmes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates are not expected to meet every desirable criterion: we are primarily looking for an accomplished, versatile senior developer with broad and deep technical expertise and the ability to lead R&amp;D software engineering work across domains with confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What SKYLD Offers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>A full-time position with a hybrid working model in Cyprus or Greece.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A leading technical role in UAV, autonomous-system, AI and defence-technology projects across European and national R&amp;D programmes, including prototypes, integration trials and demonstrations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The opportunity to shape technical direction, mentor others and take on significant responsibility within a growing company.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Competitive remuneration based on qualifications and experience, within a demanding but supportive working environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Send your CV and a short cover letter to <strong>rbATskyld.com.cy<\/strong>. Where available, include links or brief information about relevant professional projects, software repositories, publications or UAV-related work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Email subject: <\/strong>Application \u2013 Senior Software Developer \u2013 UAV &amp; Autonomous Systems<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants\u2019 personal data will be processed solely for recruitment purposes and in accordance with applicable data-protection legislation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"577\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/skyld.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/360_F_218918101_LtbtZbyl6AVp7UrHKhsNdU2qufSNh4it.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1144\" srcset=\"https:\/\/skyld.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/360_F_218918101_LtbtZbyl6AVp7UrHKhsNdU2qufSNh4it.jpg 577w, https:\/\/skyld.com.cy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/360_F_218918101_LtbtZbyl6AVp7UrHKhsNdU2qufSNh4it-300x187.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 577px) 100vw, 577px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Senior R&amp;D Software Engineering Role Company: SKYLD Security and Defence LtdLocation: Hybrid \u2013 Cyprus or GreeceEmployment Type: Full-time About SKYLD SKYLD Security and Defence Ltd is a Cyprus-based ICT and innovation company active in European and national research and development programmes across defence, security, civil protection, critical infrastructure and other dual-use technology sectors. 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