Job Title : Software Engineer
Location : El Segundo CA (On-site up to 25% travel)
Employment Type : Full-Time
Compensation : $180000 $200000
About the Role
We are looking for a backend-leaning Software Engineer with full-stack experience and an active Top Secret (TS) clearance to join our fast-paced defense tech startup.
In this role you will take ownership of critical backend systems integrate sensitive data sources and work with cutting-edge reinforcement learning models in classified environments. You will collaborate closely with our science team to turn advanced mathematical models into robust production-ready software that directly impacts national defense.
This is an opportunity to be an early team member in a company founded by ex-Meta ex-Palantir and military leaders who bring firsthand experience of the extreme challenges of combat combined with deep expertise in AI and technology.
What You Will Do
Build and expand core product and platform capabilities
Deploy and fine-tune reinforcement learning models in classified environments integrating sensor data
Collaborate with our science team to translate research models into production-ready code
Own backend systems and data integration ensuring accuracy scalability and performance
What Were Looking For
2 years of experience as a professional software engineer
Backend-leaning skillset with strong full-stack development experience
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving ambiguous startup environment
Strong problem-solving skills and ownership mindset
Must hold an active Top Secret (TS) clearance
Must be a U.S. person eligible for classified work
Employee Benefits
401(k)
Healthcare coverage
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Travel opportunities with paid customer-site work
Key Skills
Spring,.NET,C / C++,Go,React,OOP,C#,Data Structures,JavaScript,Software Development,Java,Distributed Systems
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Software Engineer • El Segundo, California, USA