Front End Software Engineer

Cascadia Global Security•Tempe, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Front End Software Engineer at Deus X Defense builds and owns user-facing features that power the product experience. Working closely with product and design, this role translates requirements into responsive, high-quality interfaces while integrating with backend systems and APIs. At this level, they operate with solid ownership — writing clean, maintainable code, improving performance, and contributing to overall front-end architecture and best practices. The ideal candidate is technically sharp, detail-oriented, and energized by building interfaces that operate in real-time, high-stakes environments. KEY DELIVERABLES 01 Build the core UX experience for DXD, including the primary map and C2 interface 02 Establish all standard interaction models, structure, and approach for long-term buildout 03 Deliver reliable, end-to-end live streaming from all platforms WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE MVP is operating with our first customer (internal operators) flying every day with core capabilities and positive feedback.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Experience with 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

Responsibilities

Build the core UX for DXD's Command & Control (C2) platform, including the primary map interface
Translate product and design requirements into responsive, high-quality user-facing features
Establish standard interaction models and front-end structure for long-term scalability
Deliver reliable, end-to-end live streaming from all drone and sensor 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