Toptal powers faster development for defense robotics platform with C++ solutions.

A defense robotics company specializing in unmanned systems turned to Toptal to fill critical embedded development gaps and accelerate delivery of core firmware features under tight deadlines.

Client

A US-based defense robotics company building command and control software for unmanned ground and aerial systems.

Employees

50+

Revenue

$27M

Industry

Industrials

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Challenge

The company’s small internal team struggled to meet delivery timelines due to a shortage of embedded C++ expertise, causing delays in STM32 hardware integration and limiting progress on high-priority technical tasks.

Solution

Rapid Expert Deployment

Toptal integrated a seasoned C++ developer with FreeRTOS experience who successfully ported STM32 Flash and vendor code into the client’s proprietary environment.

Robust Code Rewrite

Toptal reengineered the I2C management system with interrupt-driven logic, semaphores, and error handling for improved efficiency and hardware communication.

Outcome

Improved Delivery Velocity

Toptal’s developer unblocked delayed projects by offloading core system tasks, enabling timely implementation of key features in the embedded platform.

Stronger System Foundation

The rewritten firmware established a more stable and scalable codebase, setting the groundwork for secure, high-performance device integration going forward.

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