An enterprise client is seeking an exceptional software engineer who has already embraced AI as a force multiplier and understands that great engineering starts with the user, not the technology. In this role, you'll architect and build data-intensive systems that solve real problems for defense operators, leveraging AI and agentic solutions to deliver outsized impact. You'll work in a fast-moving, small team environment where individual decisions matter and bureaucracy doesn't exist. This individual will report directly to the CTO and be a part of a team of five high performing R&D team members. This role is contingent on contract award and requires ~30% travel. This is a remote position, with preference for candidates located in the DC Metro area, Colorado, or Hawaii.
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Active Secret clearance, Top secret or ability to obtain top secret preferred - Must obtain Security+ (within 90 days of employment)
Data Systems Expertise: 5+ years building high-performance, data-intensive applications and pipelines
AI-Native Approach: 5+ Years Proven experience integrating AI/ML models, agentic systems, and modern AI tooling into production software; hands-on experience with agentic coding tools like Claude Code
DoD Domain Knowledge: Hands-on experience with defense data formats, systems, and operational environments
Small Team DNA: Thrives in collaborative, fast-moving environments; allergic to big company politics and process overhead
Expert-level programming in Go and at least one other language (Python, Rust, Java, etc.)
Production experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP/C2S) and containerization
Proficiency with modern data processing frameworks (DuckDB, Kafka, etc.)
Understanding of performance optimization: knowing when to use Arrow Flight vs JDBC and the throughput gains between different data transfer protocols
Strong DevOps and CI/CD practices
Computer Science Fundamentals: Deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and software architecture principles
User-Centric Mindset: Track record of building solutions that solve real user problems, not just impressive technical demonstrations
Independent Execution: Ability to make sound technical decisions quickly and autonomously while staying aligned with team goals
Publications, open source contributions, or portfolio demonstrating technical depth
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.