DefenseUnicorns

DefenseUnicorns

DefenseUnicorns specializes in providing continuous software delivery solutions tailored for national security missions, focusing on simplifying and securing the development and deployment of software and AI technologies for government operations.

Internet Software & Services
51-250
Founded 2021
$1M raised

Description

  • Work with internal engineers and the open source community on feature requests and bug fixes.
  • Proactively identify and resolve ambiguity in product requirements.
  • Integrate software products with existing defense systems while maintaining interoperability and security compliance.
  • Own architecture decisions and help ensure technical quality across the engineering team.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation supporting the production environment.
  • Develop documentation such as design specifications, user manuals, and maintenance guides.
  • Contribute to open source projects and participate in community channels such as Slack and GitHub Issues.
  • Mentor other engineers and help raise engineering standards across the team.
  • Influence product direction based on user needs and system constraints.
  • Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends to inform product improvements.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Experience building software tools focused on the software lifecycle and management.
  • Proficiency in Go; proficiency in other modern programming languages is a plus.
  • Strong understanding of system design, APIs, databases, and cloud architecture such as AWS or Azure.
  • Familiarity with OCI specifications, including image and distribution.
  • Experience with supply chain security concepts such as SBOMs and security scanning.
  • Familiarity with core Kubernetes concepts.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experience with open source projects and communities such as CNCF, Apache Software Foundation, or OpenSSF is a plus.
  • Ability to travel 5-15%.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation based on candidate experience, with a remote-USA salary range of $123,250 to $166,750 USD.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage with premiums 100% paid by the company.
  • Health Savings Account, life insurance, and disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan and company stock options.
  • Home office budget.
  • Flexible Time Off plus Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New Year’s.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions and conference travel, lodging, and fees.

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