Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

Senior Full Stack Software Engineer Remote (UK) + Weekly In-Person Collaboration in Chichester (Wednesdays - travel time and costs covered) This is not a ticket-taking full stack role. If you’re a senior full stack engineer who wants real ownership, architectural influence, and the freedom to shape a platform rather than just extend it, this role is designed for you. At sees.ai, we’re building the operating system that enables autonomous drone operations at scale. While the drones fly, it’s the cloud platform that makes the data usable, trusted, and valuable. That platform is what this role owns. Why this role exists We’ve secured a major National Grid contract and £3.65m in funding, and our technology is moving decisively from prototype into live operational use. Today, a small team of two engineers owns the cloud software that turns real-world drone missions into data products used across critical infrastructure. There’s significant scope to evolve how this platform works — architecturally, operationally, and product-wise — and we’re hiring someone who wants to help shape that direction. This is not a role where everything is already decided. It’s a role for someone who wants to own outcomes, propose ideas, and build systems that last. Why full stack engineers choose this role This role is designed for engineers who enjoy building foundational systems — the kind that quietly carry real responsibility. If you’re motivated by ownership, architectural influence, and seeing your systems used in live operations (rather than just shipping isolated features), this is where that work happens. You’ll work in a high-trust environment where you’re expected to think like an owner, make decisions, and follow them through. Success here is measured by impact and judgment, not by how many tickets you close. What you’ll own End-to-end responsibility across Python backends, React/TypeScript frontends, and Google Cloud infrastructure Architectural decisions that directly shape how drone mission data is processed, stored, and presented Full-stack features that go from idea → design → production → real-world use The freedom to introduce new approaches, tooling, or architectural improvements that meaningfully improve the platform You’ll see your work used quickly, in real operational environments, without layers of approval or long delivery cycles. What you’ll be doing Designing and building scalable Python services that handle drone mission data pipelines Developing React and TypeScript frontends that surface complex operational data clearly and reliably Owning and evolving Google Cloud infrastructure, databases, and CI/CD pipelines Working closely with Operations and Integration teams to improve the platform based on real-world usage Contributing to technical discussions and helping shape how the platform evolves as the company scales How we work (important — please read) You can work remotely most of the time. Every Wednesday, the team works together in our Chichester office. Travel expenses are covered, and travel time is treated as part of the working day. This weekly in-person collaboration is where architectural decisions are made, shared context is built, and the team stays aligned. We’ve found it critical for technical quality, culture, and long-term effectiveness. If you’re looking for a 100% remote, fully asynchronous role, this won’t be the right fit — and that’s okay. We’re deliberately optimising for collaboration, ownership, and building strong shared context. What we’re looking for Strong full stack experience with Python (backend) and TypeScript/React (frontend) Comfort making architectural decisions in distributed, cloud-based systems A mindset oriented toward ownership, autonomy, and responsibility The ability to work well with ambiguity and incomplete requirements Eligibility to work in the UK Experience with Google Cloud, Kubernetes, CI/CD, or DevOps is a plus, but judgment and system thinking matter more than tools. About sees.ai We’re building the platform that enables fleets of autonomous drones to be operated remotely from central control rooms. Our technology is transforming how critical infrastructure is inspected and monitored — safely, efficiently, and at scale. You’ll join a technically strong, collaborative team with global ambitions, flexible working, and genuine opportunities to grow through impact as we scale. One last thing This role is a great fit if you’re looking for: A career move, not just a job change A chance to shape a platform, not just contribute code A team that values trust, ownership, and thoughtful collaboration If that sounds like you — and you’re happy coming to Chichester once a week — we’d love to talk.