Lead Software Engineer - Gov Platforms

Role overview Own software implementations for government customers, adapting data products to meet federal security, compliance, and operational needs. This hands-on role spans full-stack engineering, data systems, integration work, and direct technical collaboration with customer stakeholders.

Responsibilities - Design and build government-specific versions of software platforms to meet customer security and operating requirements. - Adapt data pipelines, APIs, and analysis tools to work within government infrastructure constraints while preserving reliability and performance. - Manage delivery from requirements gathering through implementation, troubleshooting, and release. - Work directly with government stakeholders to clarify technical needs and resolve complex integration issues. - Make pragmatic engineering decisions that balance security, compliance, performance, and delivery speed.

Requirements - At least five years of software engineering experience, including ownership of high-priority software work. - Ability to work across frontend, backend, and data systems; the described stack includes Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, Python, and Rust. - Strong data engineering experience, including pipelines, large datasets, and storage and retrieval optimization. - Experience building software under stringent security frameworks, such as government, financial, or healthcare requirements. - Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across the stack. - Clear written and verbal communication with both technical and non-technical audiences. - Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Nice to have - Experience with atmospheric, geospatial, or sensor data; government cloud environments; systems programming; real-time processing; or scientific computing. - Background in aerospace, defense, or climate technology; an active security clearance is a plus.

Benefits and work setup Full-time role, available remotely within the United States or on-site. Base pay is listed at $150,000–$220,000 per year. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), stock options, and unlimited paid time off.