Occam Industries develops software-only autonomy, notably the OccamX computer-vision autopilot, that retrofits mass-produced drones for frontline, GPS-independent autonomous operations.
<h2 class="text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.375rem] font-bold">C++ Autopilot Engineer — Occam Industries</h2> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Kyiv, Full-Time</strong></p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">Occam Industries applies AI to Ukraine's drone fleet, flying on live combat missions. We are partnered with some of the major OEMs and brigades in Ukraine and our AI is also deployed on EU platforms. We were built on a simple premise: deterrence is proven in the field, not built in a laboratory. We're hiring engineers who want their code tested by reality, not a simulator.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">We're looking for a C++ developer to build AI autopilot systems — flight functionality, tactics, and behaviours — working with ArduPilot and Betaflight. This isn't a role for people who want distance between themselves and the outcome. You'll work alongside our flight test team, ship code onto physical platforms, test it yourself, and send it to the frontline for immediate combat deployment. Days, not quarters, between a commit and a real-world result. You'll work closely with our machine learning teams in Europe, translating our AI's intentions into flight behaviour.</p> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What we're looking for:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Strong C++ engineering fundamentals</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Experience with flight controllers (ArduPilot, Betaflight, or equivalent)</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Comfort iterating fast on hardware, in the field, under real constraints</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">A willingness to get hands dirty — this is not a desk-only job</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Bilingual English / Ukrainian is a bonus but not necessary</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>What you get:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Top-of-market compensation plus equity</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Work that ships to combat within days, not years</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">We are able to discuss reservations for critical candidates with significant experience </li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal"><strong>Interview process:</strong></p> <ul class="[li_&]:mb-0 [li_&]:mt-1 [li_&]:gap-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [&:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3"> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Typically a four stage interview process that will complete within one to two weeks.</li> <li class="font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2">Offer conditional on background check by security services.</li> </ul> <p class="font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal">We are well funded by EU governments and defence primes. Based in Kyiv.</p>