Ukraine's defence tech sector is hiring actively, driven by the ongoing conflict and rapid domestic innovation. Kyiv is the main hub, with the majority of tracked roles based there or listed as remote within Ukraine. Operations roles account for a large share of openings, reflecting the field-oriented nature of much of the work.
Companies hiring include DroneUA (drone integration and services, Kyiv), Swarmer (drone autonomy software, Kyiv) and Osavul (OSINT and information security, Kyiv). Several European defence tech firms also have Ukraine-based positions, including Quantum Systems (reconnaissance drones, Germany), STARK Defence (loitering munitions, Germany) and Teletactica (tactical communications, Ukrainian-Estonian company). Software and operations roles together make up about 70% of positions.
Working language varies by company. Ukrainian firms typically operate in Ukrainian, while international companies with Ukraine-based roles generally use English. Employment arrangements depend heavily on the security situation and individual employer setups. Most international hiring into Ukraine involves companies with established local operations or specific deployment arrangements.