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Senior Python Engineer

D-Fend Solutions

D-Fend Solutions

Software Engineering
Ra'anana, Israel
Posted 6+ months ago
At D-Fend Solutions, our people are our greatest strength — and technology is our passion. Our team of innovators and subject matter experts, including veterans of elite military intelligence technology units, is transforming the way organizations protect themselves from drone threats.
As the global leader in cyber-takeover counter-drone technology, we design and deliver advanced, software-defined solutions that empower our customers to detect, take control, and safely land unauthorized drones — with precision and reliability.
Every day, we push the boundaries of innovation to meet real-world security challenges across industries and environments. We’re proud of our cutting-edge technology, our global reach, and the impact we make in securing the skies.
We’re seeking passionate professionals who thrive in a fast-paced, creative, and collaborative environment — those who want to be part of the next generation of airspace security innovation.
Join D-Fend Solutions and help make the world a safer, smarter place.
Become a D-Fender! Work with the world’s leading cyber-takeover counter-drone technology provider and shape the future of safe airspace.
Scope:
As a Senior Python Engineer, you will play a key role in the development of our cutting-edge solutions to detect, track and mitigate drones. Your primary responsibility will be to successfully implement real-time, multi-core, and multi-threaded software tasks and continuously develop new features and capabilities for an up-to-date response to new drone models and components, while collaborating with our algorithms and radio-frequency (RF) engineers. This includes coding over a Linux platform, primarily in user space, with a rich and fully automated Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) platform. In addition, you will implement Scrum and Agile methodologies in your tasks, while taking features from the early requirement stage through design, implementation, integration, and then handing it over to our validation team.

Requirements:

  • At least 5 years of hands-on software development experience in Python – A MUST
  • Deep knowledge of Object-Oriented (OO) programming - A MUST
  • B.Sc. in Computer Science or Engineering, or relevant military courses and experience
  • Team player, with strong communication, collaboration, active listening, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven experience developing real-time stream processing solutions
  • Agile/Scrum environment expertise

Advantages:

  • Proven experience in C++ development
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD concepts, including automation concepts
  • Multi-process/threaded application knowledge
  • Extensive startup experience
  • Knowledge of Networking and Operating Systems fundamentals