Software Engineer
- El Segundo, CA
- $180,000-200,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $180,000 $200,000About the RoleWe 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 DoBuild and expand core product and platform capabilitiesDeploy and fine-tune reinforcement learning models in classified environments, integrating sensor dataCollaborate with our science team to translate research models into production-ready codeOwn backend systems and data integration, ensuring accuracy, scalability, and performance * This role is in-person in LA with up to 25% travel to assist with customer integrations (be paid to work from Hawaii)!What Were Looking For2+ years of experience as a professional software engineerBackend-leaning skillset with strong full-stack development experienceAbility to thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous startup environmentStrong problem-solving skills and ownership mindsetMust hold an active Top Secret (TS) clearanceMust be a U.S. person eligible for classified workEmployee Benefits401(k)Healthcare coveragePaid Time Off (PTO)Travel opportunities with paid customer-site work