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Senior Software Engineer (Open Source, RD217)

Defense Unicorns

Skills

Required

  • open source
  • cloud native / software lifecycle / software supply chain
  • Go
  • Kubernetes
  • TypeScript
  • Rust
  • system design
  • library and software APIs
  • cloud architecture
  • AWS
  • Azure
  • software engineering

Preferred

  • open-source
  • CRDs

Join our team as a Senior Software Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of open source software development.

With a strong background in Golang and a passion for cloud native technologies, you'll collaborate with internal engineers and open source community contributors, engage with industry partners, and amplify the voice of our projects within the ecosystem.

Studies show that underrepresented groups like women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs if they don't meet every requirement listed

USD 148,750 - 201,250

Responsibilities

  • You'll design, implement, and maintain cloud native software that directly impacts mission outcomes.
  • Conception, implementation, and maintenance of cloud-native software that impacts mission outcomes.
  • Collaboration with internal engineers and open-source community contributors on features, bug fixes, reviews, and releases.
  • Engagement with open-source communities, industry partners, and standards bodies to advance projects and their ecosystems.
  • Familiar with core Kubernetes concepts, including but not limited to controllers, operators, and CRDs

Requirements

  • Proficient in Go, with interest in learning TypeScript, and contributing across additional modern languages such as Rust
  • Strong understanding of system design, library and software APIs, Kubernetes, and cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure)

5+ years experience with software engineering

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience contributing to open source projects and participating in open source communities. Involvement with the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), Apache Software Foundation (ASF), Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF), or similar communities is a huge plus
  • Excited to assess intricate problems, propose solutions, and implement them effectively
  • Experience building or maintaining open source software tools, especially in cloud native, software lifecycle, or software supply chain domains

Benefits

  • You'll also have the opportunity to influence product direction, provide technical mentorship, and stay abreast of emerging technologies.
  • Enjoy a vibrant remote work environment with unlimited paid time off, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development.