Backend Software Engineer, Shift5

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Salary will include stock options

AWS

Docker

JavaScript

Python

Java

Linux

C++

Golang

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

Security platform for aerospace, rail & defense

Job no longer available

Security platform for aerospace, rail & defense

101-200 employees

B2BSecurityTransportAnalyticsSaaSCyber SecurityData AnalysisCloud Computing

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Salary will include stock options

AWS

Docker

JavaScript

Python

Java

Linux

C++

Golang

Senior and Expert level

Remote from US

101-200 employees

B2BSecurityTransportAnalyticsSaaSCyber SecurityData AnalysisCloud Computing

Company mission

To build a smarter, safer, and more secure world by creating resilient and mission-ready fleets.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
8+ Years of experience in software development
Strong proficiency in at least two (2) of the following: Python (preferred), Golang (preferred), Java, JavaScript (preferred), C, C++
Experience leading a team of software engineers and instilling best practices
Experience building high quality software solutions, demonstrating advanced skill in systems and software architecture design
Deep understanding of software engineering practices and concepts
Demonstrated experience with REST API’s, TDD, AWS, CI/CD, Docker, Google ProtoBufs, Linux
Prior experience with CANbus, MIL-STD-1553, SAE J1939, ASCB, ARINC 429 would be a bonus
US Citizenship
Active (or ability to hold/obtain a) US Government Top Secret security clearance

What the job involves

In this role, you’ll build and deploy high-impact features into Shift5’s product suite. You’ll play a critical role in designing, building, and delivering the technology stack that:
Serves the user’s digital touch points into the Shift5 product ecosystem
Composes the middleware that drives the core engine of our solutions
Sustains the backend components that source, analyze and enrich the vast amounts of Operation Technology-based data captured by our hardware platform
You’ll operate in a team based environment with engineers, product managers, program managers and designers to conceive, implement and shape major features
Engineers are key contributors in shaping this design process and you’ll be a major factor in generating high-impact products that literally save lives. This role resides in our Product Engineering team and reports directly to our Vice President, Engineering
Interpret requirements and design specifications to develop, debug, test and maintain software solutions deployed against a broad array of platforms, environments and cloud solutions
Facilitate architectural designs that meet business requirements, security and quality standards
Maintain and extend a backend application that provides data to customer-facing UIs
Develop GoLang-based data processing pipelines
Mentor and coach other team members and peers to drive continuous improvement
Actively participate in our Agile development processes
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies and developments in the software engineering space
Support the team in developing standards for high quality code that is testable, maintainable, extensible, secure, and performant

Our take

Shift5 dominates the fairly niche area of protecting transportation and military systems from cyberattacks. It delivers an observability platform for onboard operational technology (OT), that enables real-time decision intelligence from the single asset level to across entire fleets.

With the Biden administration making efforts to improve cybersecurity among federal governmental agencies, Shift5 is well primed to profit from its specific focus on defending transportation networks. By operating in an area that is both massively underserved and rapidly growing, there is no doubt opportunities will continue to fall at the company's feet in the coming years.

With an enormous amount of funding raised, Shift5 has invested in expansion and product development, as well as growing its team. It already supports multiple branches of the US military including the Army, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Special Operations. Its recent release of a new module for predictive maintenance further enhances the platform's value, with it now able to help improve fleet readiness and avoid critical failures.

Kirsty

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

19% employee growth in 12 months

Glassdoor (3.7)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 6 rounds)

Sep 2025

$75m

SERIES C

Jun 2023

$33m

SERIES B

Total funding: $182.1m

Company benefits

Employer paid health insurance
401k employer contribution
HSA employer contribution
Share options
Flexible and unlimited paid time off
Flexible and hybrid work options
Three months paid parental leave
Pre-tax commuter benefits

Company HQ

Radnor - Fort Myer Heights, Arlington, VA

Leadership

Josh Lospinoso

(CEO)

Currently a Board Member for the Association of American Rhodes Scholars and a Venture Partner at First In. Acted as CTO for RedOwl Analytics and has served as a Captain in the US Army.

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