Front End Software Engineer

About the role

The Front End Software Engineer at Deus X Defense builds and owns user-facing features that power the product experience. This role translates requirements into responsive, high-quality interfaces while integrating with backend systems and APIs.

Responsibilities

• Build the core UX experience for DXD, including the primary map and C2 interface
• Establish all standard interaction models, structure, and approach for long-term buildout
• Deliver reliable, end-to-end live streaming from all platforms
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code that scales with the product
• Contribute to front-end architecture decisions and establish best practices across the codebase
• Optimize for performance, reliability, and responsiveness across user types — from entry-level to pro operators
• Participate in code reviews and help drive consistent, high-quality engineering standards
• Work closely with Product, Design, and Backend Engineering to ensure seamless feature delivery
• Integrate with backend systems and APIs to power real-time data flows in the UI
• Partner with Drone Operations to understand operator workflows and translate them into intuitive interfaces
• Contribute ideas, flag risks, and help the team move fast without breaking things

Required Skills & Experience

• Solid front-end engineering experience with complex, real-time user interfaces
• Background in industries with demanding UI requirements, gaming, automotive, defense, or operations platforms
• Proven ability to present complex information in a clear, intuitive, and enjoyable way for a range of user types
• Strong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (React, Vue, or equivalent)
• Experience integrating with backend APIs and streaming data sources

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Prior exposure to drone technology, mapping interfaces, or geospatial data visualization
• Background in real-time operations, command & control, or live video streaming platforms
• Familiarity with law enforcement, defense, or public safety operating environments
• Ability to design for both entry-level and expert users within the same interface