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Job Description

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.

We are a company committed to creating inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources Request Form (https://airtable.com/app21VjYyxLDIX0ez/shrOg4IQS1J6dRiMo) . The EEOC "Know Your Rights" Poster is available here (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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Skills and Requirements

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 null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].