Full-Stack Engineer for Mission-Critical Web & AI Apps

Draper; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Draper, a nonprofit R&D company in Cambridge, MA, seeks a mid-level full stack web developer to advance mission-oriented projects from design through deployment. You will work on cyber applications and AI-powered solutions in an Agile environment, translating customer requirements into scalable software.

A US security clearance or ability to obtain one is required, with proximity to the Cambridge headquarters for potential on-site tasks.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of software engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance; Secret preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute task assignments with some oversight from program leadership or senior staff.
• Design algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques, adhering to software best practices.
• Analyze designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
• Develop and execute software tests to verify requirements.
• Prepare technical data, procedures, reports, and manuals.
• Communicate requirements and deliverables with customers and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies and drive solutions to complex problems.

Skills

Curiosity-driven

Learning quickly

Collaboration

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Draper, a nonprofit R&D company in Cambridge, MA, seeks a mid-level full stack web developer to advance mission-oriented projects from design through deployment. You will work on cyber applications and AI-powered solutions in an Agile environment, translating customer requirements into scalable software.

A US security clearance or ability to obtain one is required, with proximity to the Cambridge headquarters for potential on-site tasks.