Software Engineer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. This range is provided by Second Front. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $104,000.00/yr - $128,000.00/yr About The Role Second Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and visionary Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team. We are a dynamic, fast-growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company that is redefining the way software is delivered and secured in the defense sector. At 2F, we thrive on innovation and purpose, combining a startup’s agility with a clear mission to support national security. You will be at the forefront of driving the engineering strategy behind the deployment and scaling of our revolutionary Game Warden platform—an industry-leading tool that is accelerating the secure adoption of mission-critical SaaS solutions for the U.S. government. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values ingenuity, collaboration, and impact, we want to hear from you Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements. What You’ll Do Contribute to building and scaling our UI frontend and RESTful API backend as part of a distributed development team Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality Collaborate with cross functional teams to implement new features Agile development: writing and maintaining code Skills You’ll Bring To Our Team Passion for delivering high-quality software solutions. Willingness to learn and grow with our team Have an understanding of basic containerization using Docker Familiarity with PostgreSQL database management Have an understanding of basic systems development concepts (i.e. REST APIs, Authentication, Event driven architectures.) Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team members in a remote environment BS. or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience.) Preferred Qualifications 1-2 years of Software Engineering experience with problem solving and troubleshooting skills Experience working and developing with the technologies we use Experience working in a startup environment Knowledge of DevSecOps tools and practices Previous experience working in national security Technologies We Use Typescript, GoLang, and Python React Kubernetes AWS/GCP/Azure Git/Gitlab/Gitea Rust Perks & Benefits This role is full time. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in- and outside the workplace. We offer you: Competitive Salary 100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage 401(k) + 3% company contribution Wellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources) Equity incentive plan Tech + office supplies stipend Annual professional development stipend Flexible paid time off + federal holidays off Parental leave Work from anywhere Referral Bonus Visit our careers page to learn more. Please note that all official communications will come from @secondfront.com email addresses. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Second Front and are unsure of their authenticity, please do not provide any personal/financial information and contact us immediately at View email address on click.appcast.io. If you believe you are the target of a scam in the US, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission at: In Europe, please contact the European Anti-Fraud Office at: Who We Are At Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by two former U.S. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for U.S. national security missions. Our Game Warden product, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use. Learn how 2F can help you make an impact on national security missions at

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We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The base compensation range for this role is $104,000 - $128,000. Seniority level Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Second Front by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineer” roles. United States $100,000.00-$720,000.00 1 week ago Full Stack Software Engineer (L5), Content Middleware Infrastructure Software Engineer L4/L5, Model Serving Systems, Machine Learning Platform United States $100,000.00-$720,000.00 1 week ago Software Engineer Intern (May - August 2025) - United States Software Engineer 6 - Discovery Innovation New York, NY $140,000.00-$185,000.00 1 week ago Full-Stack Software Engineer (New grad: United States) Software Engineer (L4/L5), Android Games SDK Software Engineer - Fullstack, Multiple Locations United States $81,900.00-$174,600.00 1 week ago United States $126,500.00-$187,400.00 1 week ago Software Engineer (L5) - Security Platforms Engineering Software Engineer Intern/Co-op (Fall 2025) We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Second Front