Senior Software Engineer

Role Description

We’re looking for a Senior Software Engineer to lead software development initiatives for enterprise AI platforms, provide technical leadership and architectural guidance while delivering high-quality, scalable software solutions.

• Lead design and implementation of complex full stack systems, services, and applications supporting the customer's AI/ML and analytic mission
• Architect end-to-end solutions across front-end UIs, back-end services, APIs, and data layers
• Develop and maintain RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
• Build and improve user interfaces and operator-facing dashboards used in mission workflows
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to mid- and junior-level developers
• Establish coding standards, best practices, and development processes across the team
• Drive technical decision-making, technology selection, and architectural direction
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (data engineers, AI/ML engineers, mission analysts) on system integration and optimization
• Lead code reviews and ensure software quality, security, and performance standards
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system specifications, and ADRs
• Identify and implement performance optimizations and scalability improvements
• Own and improve CI/CD pipelines, build automation, and DevSecOps practices across the development lifecycle
• Design, develop, and operate Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and tool integrations enabling agentic AI capabilities for mission users

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience building production systems
• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and technology stacks: a modern JS framework (React, Angular, or Vue) plus at least one back-end language/framework (Python/FastAPI/Django, Node.js, Java/Spring, or Go)
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, system design, and API design (REST and/or GraphQL)
• Experience with relational and non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, etc.)
• Experience with cloud-native development and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proven track record of leading technical teams and mentoring developers
• Deep knowledge of secure coding practices, authentication/authorization (OAuth, SAML, OIDC), and performance optimization
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to rapidly learn novel AI platforms, frameworks, and tool integrations, including those enabling agentic AI capabilities

Requirements

• TS/SCI CI Poly clearance (Nice to Have)
• Strong AWS cloud skills (ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, RDS, and CloudWatch) (Nice to Have)
• Experience with GitLab and GitLab CI/CD pipelines (Nice to Have)
• Strong DevSecOps background (secure SDLC, SAST/DAST, container scanning, secrets management, and policy-as-code) (Nice to Have)
• Experience designing, building, or integrating with MCP servers and tool-using LLM systems (Nice to Have)
• Military experience strongly preferred (Nice to Have)
• Intelligence Community experience strongly preferred (Nice to Have)

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO — Take the time you need to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
• Dedicated sick time — Your health and well-being come first.
• Comprehensive health and benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family protected.
• 11 Paid Holidays — Enjoy time off throughout the year to celebrate and spend time with loved ones.
• Professional development — Educational opportunities and resources to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
• Collaborative environment — Work directly with leadership in our flat organizational structure, where your ideas and contributions matter.
• Mission-driven work — Contribute to projects that directly support national security and make a real-world impact.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Onsite / Remote / Flexible work arrangements or hybrid options (position dependent).
• Relocation assistance (position dependent).
• Referral bonuses.
• Performance bonuses.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Technology home office setup stipend.
• Professional certification reimbursement (position dependent).