Software Engineer, Defense Unicorns
$123.3-166.8k
+ Company Stock Options
Requires US Citizenship
Software for national security systems
Job no longer available
Software for national security systems
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$123.3-166.8k
+ Company Stock Options
Requires US Citizenship
101-200 employees
Company mission
To create software to solve the unique challenges experienced by the government.
Role
Who you are
- 3+ years (mid) or 5+ years (senior) experience with software engineering
- Experience building a software tool with core focuses on software lifecycle and management
- Proficient in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Go, TypeScript)
- Strong understanding of system design, APIs, databases, and cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure)
- Excited to assess intricate problems, propose solutions, and implement them effectively
- Familiar with Core Kubernetes Concepts including but not limited to Controllers, Operators, and CRDs
- Familiar with Department of Defense acquisition or sustainment software modernization projects
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Experience working proactively, managing time efficiently, and thriving in a vibrant remote work environment! ✨🦄
What the job involves
- Defense Unicorns is seeking a mission-driven Software Engineer with a deep passion for large-scale databases and distributed systems
- You'll be joining Defense Unicorns’ US Navy team and be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions, owning end-to-end project delivery, and advocating best practices in database usage and system architecture
- In this role you will work closely with other software engineers, platform engineers, end users, and external stakeholders
- Work with engineers internal to the company, and within the open source community on feature and bug fix requests
- Work with partner company engineers and stakeholders to devise the best solutions for our Mission Heroes
- Proactively identify and resolve ambiguity in product requirements
- Comfortable in an asynchronous, all remote environment
- Actively participate in communities of practice via Slack and Github Issues
- Integrate software products with existing defense systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and adherence to security protocols
- Own architecture decisions and ensure technical quality across the engineering team
- Develop comprehensive documentation, including design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance guides
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform product enhancements and innovation
- Provide technical mentorship and elevate engineering standards across the team
- Communicate effectively with all levels of engineers and stakeholders internal and external to the company
- Influence product direction through deep understanding of user needs and system constraints
- Travel Expectations/Requirements: 20-30%
Our take
Military defence technology is having to adapt at a quickening pace. However, innovations in the tech sector, outdated technology, varied compute environments and complex security and compliance issues create lags in new defence technology. Defense Unicorns is an open-source tech developer aiming to minimise this lag.
Founded by former Department of Defense software engineers, Defense Unicorns uses AI and innovative software to create military technology for various uses and combat landscapes. The company is particularly focused on tech that can be used in “air-gapped” areas - those that are disconnected from the internet.
In terms of the company's future position in the market, it's notable that the US annual defence budget specifically for IT and cyber has increased to just under $59 billion in 2024. This funding growth exemplifies a rapidly changing combat landscape set against an unpredictable global backdrop, one in which Defense Unicorns has the chance to be an important player.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Feb 2024
$35m
SERIES A
Oct 2022
$0.5m
SEED
Total funding: $35.5m
Company benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision (premiums are 100% company paid)
- Health reimbursement account
- Life insurance & disability insurance
- 401k with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
- Company stock options
- Home office setup budget
- Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
- Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)
Company HQ
Southeast Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO
Leadership
Robert Slaughter
(Co-Founder & CEO)Works as a Trainer at Project Blue. Previously the Director of DoD Platform One, a Counselor at SpaceCAMP, and worked in DevOps for the US Airforce.
Andrew Greene
(Co-Founder & Engineer)Previously worked for DoD Platform One. Was also a Software Engineer at Omitron and at SGT.
Jeff McCoy
(Co-Founder)Previously Co-Founder and CTO at Platform One, Was also CTO at SpaceCAMP, Senior Software Engineer at Defense Innovation Unit, and Co-Founder at DDS Rogue Squadron.
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