This role is with one of Dex's trusted partner companies. We work closely with their teams to truly understand their culture, goals, and what they're looking for, so we can match you with the right opportunity and give you context about the role before you commit to a process.<br><br><em>If you're interested sign up to Dex to apply.<br><br></em>Dex is an AI recruiter agent that helps you run your job search. Tell Dex your stack, seniority, and what you want to build. We will manage your applications and surface other opportunities that are a fit.<br><br><strong>The role<br><br></strong>This company builds AI software that turns unstructured sensor data into real-time defence intelligence. They operate at the cutting edge of semi-autonomous platforms, localising, navigating, and perceiving the world in dynamic, high-stakes environments. Backed by significant funding from leading investors, they're solving some of the hardest technical problems in the field.<br><br>This isn't a typical backend role. You'll build the foundational infrastructure for systems operating under extreme constraints: intermittent connectivity, resource-constrained embedded compute, low-bandwidth radios, and untrusted networks. Reliability isn't a quality metric here; it's the core product. This means an engineering culture built around robustness, rigorous review, and direct impact in high-risk situations.<br><br><strong>The work<br><br></strong><ul><li>Propose and build features, algorithms, and infrastructure for real-time defence intelligence systems.</li><li>Engineer for extreme environments: intermittent connectivity, resource constraints, and untrusted networks.</li><li>Drive robustness through rigorous testing, benchmarking, and deep failure mode analysis.</li><li>Contribute to an engineering culture that prioritises RFCs, code review, and shared ownership.<br><br></li></ul><strong>What You Bring<br><br></strong><ul><li>Backend development experience in a systems language (Rust, Java, Go, C++, or similar).</li><li>Deep expertise in one area: edge computing, latency, or platform engineering.</li><li>Experience building and operating large-scale, complex distributed systems, with a focus on partial degradation.</li><li>Familiarity with backend interface tools: REST, GraphQL, gRPC/Protocol Buffers, and Arrow.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Why apply through Dex<br><br></strong>Roles like this, at the intersection of AI and critical infrastructure, are rare and often oversubscribed. Dex helps you cut through the noise. We'll brief you thoroughly on the company and role, ensuring you're prepared to make an informed decision and stand out from other applicants.<br><br>If you're interested, sign up to Dex to apply - https://jobs.meetdex.ai/jobs/644c805f-9c36-4262-860d-8faef2fe6c17<br><br><em>As part of the recruitment process at Dex, we process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. This notice explains how and why your data is collected and used, and how you can contact us if you have any concerns.</em>