Mission-Critical Software Systems Architect

Sphinx Defense; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 267,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity ownership

Profit sharing

Employer 401(k) contribution

100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Sphinx Defense in El Segundo, California is seeking a Software Systems Architect to develop mission-critical software solutions for national security. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in software development and architecture, especially in embedded and distributed systems.

This position requires collaboration with engineering teams, guiding architectural decisions and ensuring alignment with mission objectives. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and equity ownership.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development, programming, or software engineering.
• 7+ years of experience designing and implementing software architecture for embedded, distributed, or mission-critical systems.
• Experience developing containerized software architectures using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

• Own the software and service architecture for mission-critical systems.
• Define and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient software architectures.
• Lead architecture decisions throughout the software lifecycle.

Skills

Software development

Software architecture design

Embedded systems

Docker

Kubernetes

C2MS

Systems Engineering

Technical leadership

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Sphinx Defense in El Segundo, California is seeking a Software Systems Architect to develop mission-critical software solutions for national security. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in software development and architecture, especially in embedded and distributed systems.

This position requires collaboration with engineering teams, guiding architectural decisions and ensuring alignment with mission objectives. The role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and equity ownership.