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Software Engineer, Mission Dev - Federal

150k – 215kNew York, NYWashington, DCSales EngineeringOnsite5+ YOE
Summary

Software engineer embedding with federal customers (DoD, NASA) to deploy platform into mission-critical environments, build custom integrations, and manage high-stakes deployments under strict security constraints. Requires 5+ years experience and Top Secret clearance eligibility.

About the role

Responsibilities

  • Write production-grade code and design integrations for federal customers.
  • Embed with customers on-site, deploy software into high-stakes government environments (e.g., classified networks, air-gapped systems).
  • Manage deployments on U.S. government networks, build custom telemetry pipelines and program-specific tooling.
  • Bridge platform capabilities with federal applications across DoD, DOE, NASA; participate in pre-sales integrations.
  • Serve as technical advisor, iterate rapidly, and evolve customer work into core product features.
  • Handle federal constraints: accreditation, cybersecurity, acquisition timelines; travel up to 50%.

Requirements

  • 5+ years in software engineering, forward-deployed engineering, or customer-facing technical roles.
  • Experience with U.S. federal agencies (esp. DoD) and deploying software on government networks.
  • Track record shipping production software in dynamic/ambiguous environments.
  • Strong systems thinking for complex ecosystems.
  • Clear communicator for documentation and executive presentations.
  • Eligible for U.S. Top Secret clearance (active a plus).
  • Curiosity about hardware systems.

Compensation

  • Base pay: $150,000 – $215,000 per year.
Skills
PythonJavaScriptKubernetesDockerAWSGovernment NetworksCybersecurityTelemetryIntegrationsClassified Systems
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