Who are we?

At Elsight, we are shaping the future of connectivity. Our flagship product, Halo, delivers secure and reliable communication for drones and autonomous systems operating in the most demanding environments.

As we launch a new business unit, we're building a group of experts where every individual has a real impact - on both the product and the company's growth.

The role

We are looking for an experienced Principal Backend Engineer to take a leading role in developing a brand-new product from the ground up. This is a hands-on position with high ownership, where you’ll be involved in core technical decisions, architecture, and implementation from day one.

We have a strong startup DNA and value people who thrive in a flat organization, are comfortable wearing multiple hats, and enjoy combining deep technical work with real product responsibility

You will…

• Be part of the product management team, with many opportunities to grow
• Develop modern cloud-native products with top-tier technologies
• Architect and implement sophisticated ML algorithms using Python and Java
• Work on dedicated hardware for Machine Learning
• Own feature delivery from planning through architecture, implementation, and deployment
• Take active part in building a new team from the ground up

Apply if you have…

• ‎5+ years of hands-on software development experience, with strong proficiency in Python and Java
• 2+ years as SCRUM lead or team leader
• Hands-on experience leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity in day-to-day work
• A proven track record of building and maintaining backend systems in production environments
• Experience developing cloud-based software
• The capability to balance technical leadership responsibilities with active, hands-on development

Advantages

• Knowledge of Apache Flink or similar pipelines
• Experience with deep learning and traditional ML: PyTorch, TensorFlow, AI models , ONNX
• DevOp knowhow: Helm, Ansible, CI/CD, setting security policies, etc.

Apply now and help shape the future of autonomous systems at Elsight.