Role Overview
Make Rain is hiring a Senior PX4 Developer. This is a full-time role in El Segundo. Part of Make Rain's Embedded hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Senior-level Embedded roles is $139k-$180k (based on 25 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.
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Job description
Rainmaker builds systems to make it rain. Our autonomous drone fleets and weather modification platform operate worldwide: expanding freshwater supplies, protecting agriculture, and proving that cloud seeding works at scale.
You are:
A seasoned software engineer with a background in drone autonomy
Fast, thoughtful, autonomous, and opinionated
Willing to relocate to El Segundo, California
What you’ll work on:
Contribute to our drone autonomy software stack end-to-end as a domain expert
Modify and extend PX4 firmware for custom use cases and flight behaviors
Develop firmware for embedded systems across power, peripherals, and sensing
Support simulation-based testing in Gazebo, HITL, and SITL environments
Assist with flight test support, log analysis, and software debugging
What we’re looking for:
3+ years of professional experience developing software for PX4/ArduPilot systems
Experience shipping production code in Rust, plus C++ or Python
Experience developing firmware for ESP32, RP2040, or similar embedded targets
Comfort with low-level peripheral buses: CAN, UART, I2C, SPI
Experience with real-time pub/sub middleware (Zenoh, DDS, ROS 2, MQTT, or similar)
Working knowledge of MAVLink and typical autopilot integration patterns
About Make Rain
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How do I apply for the Senior PX4 Developer position at Make Rain?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Make Rain. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Senior PX4 Developer position at Make Rain located?
This position is based in El Segundo. Make Rain has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Senior PX4 Developer at Make Rain earn?
Make Rain has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior PX4 Developer role at Make Rain posted?
This role was posted on April 24, 2026 (80 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior PX4 Developer role at Make Rain require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Make Rain lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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