# Senior Software Engineer-Internal Tools

**Company:** [Forterra](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/forterra)
**Location:** Arlington, VA, Clarksburg, MD
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Salary:** $125k – $140k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Rust, TypeScript, React, Linux, Docker, Gitlab Ci, Jenkins, Bash, Python, AWS
**Posted:** 2026-06-18

> Senior Software Engineer on the DevOps and Tooling team building internal tools. Requires 3-5+ years experience, Rust or strong systems background, TypeScript/React, Linux, Docker, and CI/CD.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Work on the DevOps and Tooling team, collaborating closely with vehicle integration engineers, production teams, and program leads.

## Requirements
- 3+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Experience with Rust (1+ years) or strong systems programming background with willingness to learn Rust.
- Experience with TypeScript and React (or similar frontend framework).
- Strong Linux experience, including command-line proficiency, Systemd service management, and networking fundamentals (SSH, TCP/IP).
- Experience with Docker (building images, container workflows).
- Experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab CI, Jenkins, or equivalent).
- Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python).
- Ability to debug issues across application, OS, and network layers.

## Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Tauri framework for desktop application development.
- Familiarity with configuration management concepts (Ansible a plus).
- Experience with embedded Linux or edge deployment environments (Jetson/Orin, ARM64).
- Experience with vehicle systems, robotics, or defense programs.
- Experience with AWS (S3, IAM, EC2).
- Familiarity with Conan package manager or C/C++ build toolchains.

## Compensation & Benefits
- US Salary Range: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00.
- Equity included in most full-time, high-demand roles.
- Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium.
- Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra.
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
- Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
- A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
- A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

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