Staff Software Engineer

Company DescriptionThe experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.OpenC3 builds and supports COSMOS, the batteries-included open source software for hardware integration, test, and operations. We are an engineering-first company, with a deep commitment to customer success, efficiency, and respect for our employees.Job OverviewWe are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join us in building the best hardware interface and orchestration platform in the world. You will work closely with a team of full-stack software developers to build, test, deliver, maintain, and support OpenC3's COSMOS software. You will also contribute to the technical roadmap and feature development required to grow OpenC3's business and product line into new markets and customers.This role reports to the CTO, and executes mostly remotely from the Denver/Boulder metro area with regular (monthly to quarterly) in-person team meetings.ResponsibilitiesExecute the full software engineering lifecycle, from problem description, to design, implementation, test, deployment, and maintenance. This work includes open-source development on Github ( ), and closed customer systems.Work directly with customers, remotely and periodically in-person, to enable their use of and success with our COSMOS product.Balance multiple concurrent goals through time management and communication.Be a critical engineering voice at a small company, helping to steer OpenC3's technical roadmap and engineering processes.Stay up to date on the latest industry advances, and advocate for their adoption at OpenC3.RequirementsBackend development proficiency in Ruby or PythonFrontend development proficiency with Vue or other modern frontend frameworksExperience with and understanding of the principles of operation for infrastructure technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Redis.Experience with industry-standard development tooling, including Git, GitHub, Playwright or similar test frameworks.Experience leveraging generative AI in a professional software engineering environmentA bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field6 years of professional software engineering experienceExperience with Agile development methodologiesExcellent communication skills and teamwork abilitiesAbility to obtain and maintain a US Government security clearanceBenefits and CompensationWe provide the following employee benefits:401k retirement plan with company matchHealthcare cost reimbursementUnlimited paid time off$160,000 to $200,000 USDEqual Opportunity EmployerOpenC3 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.ITAR/EAR RequirementsThis role requires access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). xhyhwjd US person status is a required qualification for this role.