Lead Software Engineer for Drone Imagery Services - Remote

Posted 1 week ago

Software Development

Contract

USA

Overview

As Lead Software Engineer on Drone Imagery Services, you will take the lead over the development of the Drone Tasking Manager, making it a flagship product for drone pilots to collaboratively generate high-resolution imagery over a larger area, democratizing drone imagery generation.

In Short

Lead development of Drone Tasking Manager.
Focus on improving the product based on feedback.
Conduct both frontend and backend development.
Mentor junior developers.
Work with product managers and external partners.
Integrate various drone models.
Manage database schema and data model.
Test products in various countries.
Provide technical advice and support.
Help secure funding for projects.

Requirements

10-15+ years in software development.
Experience with open data and open source technologies.
Knowledge of remote sensing products.
Experience in developing business proposals.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

Work in a humanitarian-focused organization.
Collaborate with a dedicated international team.
Contribute to meaningful community development.
Flexibility in work arrangements.
Opportunity for professional growth.

Hotosm

HOT (Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team) is an international organization focused on humanitarian action and community development through open mapping. The HOT Technology team collaborates to create open-source tools that empower communities to generate and manage their own geospatial data, fostering autonomy and participation in local decision-making processes. By addressing key gaps in the tech ecosystem, HOT enables a comprehensive mapping workflow that includes everything from imagery capturing to processing and field mapping. Their innovative projects, such as the Drone Tasking Manager, aim to democratize drone imagery generation, allowing local drone pilots to contribute to high-resolution imagery creation in a community-led manner.

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