Trypillian is a UK-Ukrainian defence technology company developing intelligent and autonomous military systems.
Founded by a team of military veterans, experts and international investors, Trypillian combines Ukrainian innovation with Western business practice to deliver a new generation of European defence.
Warfare is changing, ground war even more so. Western and allied armed forces which fail to understand and adapt to new realities put their nations’ security at risk.
It’s not just about drones, but the evolution of increasingly accessible technology which is shaping new equipment. And it’s about the changes in tactics running alongside the changes in tech.
It’s also about the bottom line. The West cannot afford weaponry that costs the earth and fails to protect us. We need quality, but we also need quantity. We need a new era of smart, affordable defence.
At Trypillian, we don’t just turn ideas in products, but we understand the changes that are driving the new defence world.
We aim to become a leading force in shaping the future of defence through our new generation of autonomous, affordable systems that combine technical ingenuity, innovation with global business insight.
We believe in the future of free societies, including Ukraine’s. We believe those societies need the ability to defend themselves and their people.
To design and deliver combat-ready, autonomous systems that reduce human risk and increase frontline effectiveness.
To become a leading force in shaping the future of defence by building a new generation of autonomous, affordable systems that combine battlefield experience, technical ingenuity, and global business insight.
At Trypillian, we are producing a range of human-controlled and autonomous weapons systems that understand modern hybrid warfare and help shape it to your advantage.
Hold the line, save humans
Our family of tactical UAVs to support infantry on the battlefield.
However, it’s more than the kit. It’s about the software to regularly update with battlefield learning, and the new tactics that the new ground warfare brings. We deliver the kit, the upgrades and the ideas.
Strike back - with deep strike solutions
The Trypillian SSG is an autonomous, deep strike UAV, built for GNSS-denied environment. With its unique delivery method, it provides an asymmetric response to either defeat or drain Air Defence
Understand influence and control the narrative.
Understand your enemies’ informational purpose.
Understand how the enemy targets your population through AI-powered cognitive warfare tools. Learn how to respond.
Products
Deep strike solutions
Frontline payload carriers
Information warfare systems
Brooks Newmark — Founder and Chairman
Brooks is a businessman, philanthropist, and former Minister for Civil Society in the UK. He served as Member of Parliament for Braintree (2005–2015) and was previously a Senior Partner at Apollo Management, a global private equity firm.
Since the start of the full-scale war, Brooks has helped evacuate over 35,000 civilians through his charity Angels for Ukraine. Today, he is focused on supporting Ukraine’s defence tech sector as co-founder of Trypillian, where he has committed $5 million in early-stage investment.
Combining experience in finance, politics, and humanitarian work, Brooks brings strategic vision and deep commitment to helping Ukraine build technologies that save lives.
Ivan Matveichenko — Co-founder, CEO, War Veteran
Ivan is a Ukrainian combat veteran, entrepreneur, and finance professional. A graduate of the College of William and Mary (USA), he held finance roles at IBM across Europe and Central Asia before returning to Ukraine in 2014.
In 2022, Ivan joined the Ukrainian Armed Forces and fought in Bakhmut and Soledar with the 10th Mountain Assault Brigade. After being injured in battle, he was honourably discharged and continues to support his unit as a volunteer.
As co-founder and CEO of Trypillian, Ivan leads operations, strategy, and product development. He is dedicated to building a company that reflects the resilience and ingenuity of Ukraine.
Dr. Robert Seely MBE — Head of Strategy, Military and Security Expert
Bob Seely is a British soldier, former war correspondent, and MP with over three decades of experience analyzing and confronting complex security threats. He served in multiple military tours; including Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya and against ISIS, and received a Military MBE for his service.
As an MP, he was one of the most vocal Western voices warning about Russia’s growing threat. He led the UK’s Parliament Ukrainian caucus. A long-time Ukraine ally, Bob lived in Kyiv in the early 1990s and has written extensively on Russian military strategy and hybrid warfare. He holds a PhD in War Studies from King’s College London. His book, The New Total War, published in the summer of 2025, explains Russia’s new way of war and why it is a template for future wars.
Bob’s military and political experience, as well as his understanding of modern warfare, bring unique strategic expertise to Trypillian’s mission of developing innovative solutions.
Join us at the forefront of innovation where cutting-edge technology meets mission-critical impact.
At Trypillian, every line of code, every breakthrough design, and every bold idea contributes directly to protecting lives and shaping the future of global security.
If you’re driven by a passion for problem-solving, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want your work to matter on a scale far beyond the ordinary, this is your chance to pioneer transformative solutions alongside visionary experts.
Together, we’re not just building technology—we’re building a safer world. Step up, innovate, and make a difference with us.
AI Solution Engineer/Research and Adoption
Responsibilities:
Research and implement modern ML/AI technologies, including NLP, RL, RAG, Generative AI, Computer Vision, and Speech & Audio.
Develop and test MVPs/demo solutions for internal use and evaluate their business value.
Build and integrate Generative-AI–based services (LLM APIs, RAG systems, prompt/context engineering).
Design and maintain ML systems and pipelines; work with large-scale data (SQL, NoSQL).
Configure and use monitoring and experiment-tracking systems for ML/Generative AI.
Track emerging ML/AI trends and adapt them to business needs.
Requirements:
Deep understanding of machine-learning algorithms, AI architectures, and data analytics.
Experience with AI/ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
Strong programming skills.
Experience with large-scale data (SQL, NoSQL, data pipelines).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Practical experience with Generative AI: LLM APIs, RAG, prompt/context engineering.
Understanding and hands-on experience with NLP, Reinforcement Learning, and Generative-AI techniques.
Nice to Have:
Startup experience.
Understanding of data pipelines, including ETL/ELT and batch/streaming architectures.
Experience writing web crawlers/scrapers to collect data from external sources.
Knowledge of microservices architectures and integrating AI solutions into them (e.g., feedback loops).
Experience with DevOps/DataOps practices, CI/CD, MLOps, containers, and IaC (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS).
Respond to the vacancy: info@trypillian.com
Data Engineer
Responsibilities:
Develop web crawlers/data scrapers to collect data from diverse external sources.
Design and implement ETL/ELT processes for analytics, covering both batch and real-time workloads.
Build reliable data pipelines to automate data ingestion, processing, and delivery.
Work with databases: maintenance, backups, restores, and ensuring data integrity.
Ensure data quality, consistency, and availability across all stages.
Requirements:
3+ years in a relevant role (Data Engineer, Backend with a data focus, etc.).
Hands-on experience building crawlers/scrapers (e.g., Python + BeautifulSoup, Scrapy, Selenium).
Deep knowledge of ETL/ELT processes, including scheduling, monitoring, and optimization.
Ability to design and implement robust data pipelines (batch and streaming).
Practical experience with DBMSs (relational and NoSQL), including backup, restore, and data-integrity guarantees.
Strong proficiency with data processing languages (e.g., SQL, Python).
Understanding of data governance, error handling, and log tracing.
Nice to Have:
Knowledge of modern data architectures: data lake/lakehouse, data marts, semantic layer.
Experience with orchestration (Airflow, Prefect), streaming (Kafka, Flink), and BI tools (Power BI, Looker).
Understanding of DevOps/DataOps practices—CI/CD, containerization, and IaC.
Respond to the vacancy: info@trypillian.com
Chief Business Development Officer
Responsibilities:
Create and implement the company’s business development strategy in Ukraine and international markets.
Build and foster long-term relationships with key stakeholders in the defence and security sector.
Look for new opportunities for cooperation, contracts, and international projects.
Analyse the market, competitive landscape, and prospective directions for growth.
Contribute to shaping the company’s product and service portfolio, aligned with client needs and global defence trends.
Manage the BD team and support its professional growth.
Collaborate with leadership on strategic planning, finance, and investment matters.
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in business development / strategic sales / partnerships.
2+ years of experience specifically in defence or adjacent sectors (defence, security, special technologies).
Strong understanding of the defence market, regulatory frameworks, and key players.
Knowledge of modern BD tools: market analytics, international tenders, partner networks, C-level negotiations.
Experience in international projects will be a strong advantage.
Fluency in Ukrainian and English languages (minimum Upper-Intermediate level).
High level of strategic and analytical thinking.
We Offer:
Participation in shaping Ukraine’s defence landscape.
Opportunity to develop products that save lives.
Freedom to design technical architecture and build team structure.
A dynamic, fast-growing environment.
Location: Kyiv
Respond to the vacancy: info@trypillian.com
Agility
Delivering autonomous, combat-ready systems tailored to real frontline conditions
Affordability
Сreating scalable technologies accessible to a wide range of defence partners
Credibility
Operating to international legal, financial, and procurement standards
Localisation
Investing in Ukrainian R&D, talent, and production capacity
Integration
Building bridges between Ukraine’s innovators and Western defence ecosystems
