We’re looking for a hands-on Tech Lead to build autonomous drone systems and grow a Ukraine-based engineering team together with a Nordic high-tech client.
This is a hands-on Tech Lead role where you’ll work at the intersection of robotics, AI, and embedded systems, contributing directly to building real-world autonomous drone solutions.
Beetroot is a trusted tech partner helping companies build sustainable and high-performing engineering teams. In collaboration with our Nordic client, we are growing a Ukraine-based team that will play a key role in developing next-generation autonomous systems.
Our client is a fast-growing Nordic defense-tech company focused on building autonomous systems powered by robotics, AI, and embedded software. They operate in a highly innovative environment with a strong emphasis on rapid development, real-world testing, and delivering functional solutions quickly. The team collaborates closely across countries, combining deep technical expertise with a pragmatic, product-focused mindset.
In this role, you will directly impact the development of cutting-edge drone technologies, contributing to both product innovation and the growth of the local engineering team in Ukraine.
- Take technical ownership of the Ukraine-based part of the system
- Stay deeply hands-on with coding, debugging, and system design
- Actively contribute to development and testing
- Collaborate closely with the Swedish engineering team as one unit
- Support and mentor engineers locally (without heavy line management at this stage)
- Drive architecture decisions, code quality, and engineering standards
- Participate in planning, prioritization, and releases
- Help scale the team and establish local engineering practices
- Occasionally, travel to Sweden for workshops or team meetings.
- 5+ years of software development experience
- Strong Python skills + solid C++ understanding
- Previous experience as a Tech Lead or a strong Senior ready to step up
- Experience with robotics, drones (UAVs), or embedded systems
- Experience with computer vision (image/video processing, CV models, datasets)
- Familiarity with ROS or similar distributed systems is a strong plus
- Solid understanding of software engineering practices, Git, and agile
- Strong communication skills and English (B2–C1)
- Ownership mindset and ability to work in a fast-moving environment
- Experience in defense, aerospace, or high-security environments
- Knowledge of cybersecurity principles
- Interest in autonomous systems and applied AI
- We welcome applications from veterans.
- Naming five or more dishes that include beetroot besides borshch.
- A friendly and value-driven work environment where mental health, sustainability, and bringing all of ourselves to work are the cornerstones
- An opportunity to work from home or in one of our Beetroot Spaces
- Support for personal and professional development
- Opportunities to work with purpose-driven global companies that make a positive difference in the world
- Health expenses
- Self-development allowance
- Special offers for Beetroot Academy courses
- Participation in competence-enhancing events
- Team building activities including ski trips, Beetroot Breakfasts, online quests, and movie nights
- English lessons
