Senior Software Engineer II, Internal Systems

WHO WE ARE Biofire Technologies is on a mission to give gun owners better tools for reducing preventable gun injuries and deaths, especially among children. We believe our technology, combined with a best-in-class customer experience, will define the future of firearms safety for the next generation. Our mission-driven approach has earned support from the firearm community, the tech world, and the media. Biofire employees encompass a diverse range of talents, including world-class engineers who have designed and tested firearms, medical devices, robots, cars, satellites, rockets, and supersonic jets; expert technicians from aerospace, defense tech, special forces, and gunsmithing; and elite operators from high-tech, advanced manufacturing, and regulated industries. Whether building the product or powering the company behind it, every Biofire team member is united by an obsession with safety, reliability, and operational excellence. OUR CULTURE Reducing accidental firearm injuries and deaths requires original thinking and authentic collaboration, so we’re deeply invested in building a team and culture that can achieve our mission together. Team members enjoy autonomy and flexibility from day one, so expect to be immediately tasked with solving challenging problems and building new systems that work. We’ll hold you accountable for executing audacious goals, giving and receiving honest feedback, and helping your teammates succeed. You’ll receive respect, kindness, and support from every direction while you figure out how to get it all done. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Software Engineer II, Internal Systems at Biofire, you will help build and improve Biofire’s internal systems, partnering closely with system owners and cross-functional stakeholders to understand how our systems work today and where they break down. This role is accountable for turning ambiguity into clear technical plans and shipped solutions that remove meaningful manual work and close important data and traceability gaps. You’ll work across commercial platforms, custom applications, integrations, and data flows to build systems that are reliable, supportable, and practical for real operations. This is a hands‑on engineering role with direct impact on how Biofire scales its workflows. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Day-to-day responsibilities of the role will include: Work with system owners and cross‑functional teams to understand internal workflows, current systems, pain points, and operational needs; Develop practical technical plans for internal systems projects, including scope, approach, dependencies, and tradeoffs; Build, improve, and maintain internal tools, integrations, and workflows that help teams operate more efficiently and with better information; Connect commercial platforms and custom applications so business, manufacturing, and operations teams can rely on consistent workflows and data; Improve existing systems by making them easier to operate, troubleshoot, and support; Document system behavior, technical decisions, and handoff details clearly for the teams that use and maintain these systems; Support changes to legacy workflows and systems as Biofire’s internal needs evolve. QUALIFICATIONS We understand that not all applicants will possess skills that perfectly align with our job qualifications. At Biofire, we appreciate diverse experiences from various industries, and we encourage all individuals who meet the necessary qualifications to submit their applications. While having the "desired" qualifications may strengthen a candidate’s profile, we also welcome applicants with alternative experiences to apply. Demonstrated ownership of internal systems architecture end-to-end, delivering working solutions across a mixed buy/build stack with strong prioritization and iterative execution; Proven experience integrating business or operations systems across a mixed technical environment; Strong ability to design end-to-end workflows and improve data consistency across multiple systems; Strong technical writing and stakeholder alignment skills, including clear documentation of decisions, risks, dependencies, and tradeoffs; Comfort working with business, manufacturing, operations, or other cross‑functional teams where software needs to support real-world processes. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS In addition to competitive pay, as a full‑time employee at Biofire you are eligible for: Stock Options in Biofire, 401(k), HSA - and other financial benefits Medical Insurance - including plan options with $0 payroll deduction Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans - with $0 payroll deduction 3 Weeks Vacation and Sick time (Flex Time for salary positions), and 13 Paid Holidays Parental Leave - and other family‑building, adoption and surrogacy benefits The compensation range for this role is $180,000 - $210,000 /annual salary + stock options + benefits. Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. LOCATION This is a full‑time, salaried role. Our dog‑friendly, state‑of‑the‑art headquarters is located in beautiful Broomfield, Colorado, between Boulder and Denver. The team regularly engages in collaborative in‑person sessions at our vibrant office space, but you will be offered the flexibility to work from home as needed. We expect you to bring your very best, and in return, we will provide the support necessary for you to excel. You'll collaborate with colleagues you appreciate, respect, and find inspiration from, and have access to all the technical resources needed. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION We’re bringing innovation to a technological problem that has persisted for decades, so we depend on diverse, inclusive, and collaborative teams to break new ground and do great work. We welcome people from all qualified backgrounds, and we don’t discriminate based on race, religion, color, political affiliation, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. ELIGIBILITY This role handles information subject to US Export Control Regulations. Applicants must be (a) a citizen of the United States; (b) a lawful permanent resident of the United States (“Green Card” holder); or (c) a person admitted into the United States as an asylee or refugee to be considered for the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr