Develop and enhance RESTful, WebSocket, and MQTT APIs using Rust, integrate with third-party services, and test APIs with drones.
About Us.
DroneSense is now part of Versaterm, a global public safety solutions company helping agencies transform how they serve their communities. Together, we are building an ecosystem of intuitive tools designed for public safety agencies! Through purposeful integrations and selective growth, Versaterm is advancing public safety technology to improve workflows, deliver better service, and enable better outcomes. As part of this mission, DroneSense provides a critical drone software platform tailored to the unique needs of public safety. Our comprehensive solution equips First Responders with tools that expand situational awareness, act as a force multiplier, and make drone operations scalable across entire organizations—ultimately leading to more saved lives. Drones are transforming the way First Responders carry out their missions, and DroneSense is driving this evolution within the Versaterm ecosystem.
Our Culture.
Our team is driven by innovation, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to customer success. Our leaders are experienced engineers, pilots, and entrepreneurs. We’re building a diverse, collaborative team where individuals can bring their full selves to work, have fun, and feel a strong sense of belonging. Here, you’ll roll up your sleeves alongside teammates who care deeply about their craft, their communities, and each other. As we continue to grow and expand our impact, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to solutions that enhance community safety and shape the future of public safety technology. If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.
What will I be doing?
- Create and enhance RESTful, WebSocket, and MQTT based APIs using Rust
- Use Rust to integrate with 3rd party services and devices
- Follow and evolve Rust development best practices
- Fly drones to test and validate your API changes and integrations
Would I be a good match for this postion?
- Must have 4+ years experience with Rust
- At least 5+ years building customer/partner facing APIs
- Experience with some or all of the following: Async Rust, Tokio, Axum, Tungstenite, and WebSockets
- Experience with mTLS, API Keys, or other connection authentication approaches
- Ability to work well within a team but on individual projects
- Excited to work with drones, robotics and first responders
- Currently live and have authorization to work in the United States without need for a visa sponsorship, now or in the future
Our Technology
- Rust
- WebSockets
- MySQL
- MQTT
- SignalR
- GitLab CI
*DroneSense employees full time US citizens who are current residence in one of the 50 contiguous United States. Though our positions are "remote" we do not work with offshore/near shore individuals or contractors to stay in compliance with our client's requirements.
** LinkedIn profile MUST be included to be considered.
Benefits
-Competitive Base Pay
-Medical, Dental, and Vision, including a medical plan with 100% employee covered premium
-Company paid Life Insurance and Short Term Disability
-Health Savings Account match
-Medical FSA & Dependent Care Account
-401(k) with company match
-Work from home
-Wellness benefits
-Cell phone stipend
-Paid Vacation Time
-Paid Sick Time
-Part 107 Pilot Training & License Paid
Top Skills
Gitlab Ci
Mqtt
MySQL
Rust
Signalr
Websockets
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