Description
We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join our Menace Platform group. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for solving novel problems aligned with the goal of creating the next generation distributed data layer and mesh ecosystem for the United States and its allies.
Your primary focus will be on building the foundation that supports this mission. You will spend time thinking critically and designing intentionally against what the system's end state needs to look like while making pragmatic tradeoffs to deliver against customers' immediate needs. You will keep the mission top-of-mind while making sound engineering decisions to deliver on-time, high-quality software and pre-emptively meet the challenges of the future.
Responsibilities:
Own software spanning Menace Platform: mesh platform, data interfaces, and release management Deliver well-architected systems through clear interfaces across components, code reviews, design reviews, and modern software engineering practices Champion test-ability, portability, monitoring, scalability, reliability, and maintainability as core parts of software delivery Generate software solutions from problem definition and solution design, through to implementation and delivery to customers Collaborate across multiple teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality Triage issues, root cause failures, and coordinate next-steps Travel up to 10% of time to collaborate with teammates and understand real-world operating conditions
Requirements:
3+ years of experience designing and developing software A bias towards rapid delivery and iteration, extreme ownership, and strong opinions with low ego Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established codebases A desire to work on critical software that has a real-world impact Eligibility to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
Preferred qualifications:
Experience designing APIs for use in distributed systems Experience building modeling and simulation environments for distributed systems operating in non-standard networking conditions Familiarity with modern build and deployment tooling (e.g. NixOS, Terraform) Familiarity with industry-standard cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and software infrastructure fundamentals (networking, security, distributed systems) A deep, demonstrated understanding of how computers and networks work, from a single desktop to a multi-cluster cloud node Professional software development lifecycle experience using tools such as version control, CICD systems, etc. Familiarity with industry-standard monitoring, logging, and data management tools and best practices