Senior Software Engineer

TheIncLab; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Professional Development Programs

Health and Wellness benefits

401(k) Plan Options with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading AI solutions company in Nashville is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and develop innovative software for U.S. Government clients. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, hands-on development, and a focus on cloud-based architectures. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. This hybrid position allows for flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing software systems.
• Hands-on experience with modern stacks such as MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js.
• Proficiency in TypeScript, Python, JavaScript, and cloud platforms like AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement software applications and architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features and define project roadmaps.
• Lead technical reviews and mentor developers.

Skills

Software system design

Cloud-based architectures

Problem-solving

Leadership and mentoring

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

MongoDB

Node.js

Docker

AWS

React

Job description

Overview

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This range is provided by TheIncLab. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$115,000.00/yr - $165,000.00/yr

What you will do

• Senior Software Engineer responsible for designing, developing, and delivering innovative software solutions for Department of Defense and U.S. Government customers.
• Understand domain knowledge, shape technical strategies, define robust architectures, guide development teams, and build scalable, high-performance systems from mission planning to autonomous systems.
• Focus on hands-on development for the most challenging project components to ensure successful implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and implement software applications and architectures that balance customer needs, technical constraints, and operational goals.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of the end-user domain and translate customer needs into system designs and technical blueprints for desktop, mobile, web, and cloud platforms.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize features, assess feasibility, and define project roadmaps.
• Evaluate and integrate modern technologies and frameworks such as VS Code, TypeScript, React, Redux, Node.js, NestJS, Electron.js, Cesium.js, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS).
• Adopt architecture patterns, use best practices, and develop prototypes to demonstrate technical solutions.
• Lead technical reviews, establish coding best practices, and mentor developers to uphold high-quality standards.
• Stay ahead of industry trends to enhance architectural strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience designing and implementing software systems with scalable, maintainable, and cloud-based architectures
• Hands-on experience with modern stacks such as MongoDB, Express, React, Node.js, Electron.js, Nest.js, Yjs, Kafka
• Proficiency in TypeScript, Python, JavaScript and cloud platforms like AWS or Azure
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab, and automated testing frameworks (Cypress, Jest, Detox)
• Strong understanding of networking, APIs, and databases (CouchDB, SQL, NoSQL)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with proven ability to lead and mentor teams
• This is a hybrid position and currently requires three days in office (Tuesday to Thursday) at one of our facilities in Tampa, FL; Nashville, TN; or McLean, VA
• Ability to travel up to 20% of the time based on company and customer needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 7+ years of experience with software systems for Department of Defense projects
• Demonstrated success in leading teams to develop high-performance, user-centered applications
• Experience as a military aviator and defense mission planning, or knowledge of navigation software
• Experience in developing GIS applications
• Experience developing applications with geospatial visualizations and large data sets

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret level. Existing clearance is preferred

Benefits

• Hybrid and Flexible Work Environment that supports working remote and in-office
• Professional Development Programs including training and certification reimbursement, skill development, continued learning, and career advancement
• Paid Time Off for personal time off, volunteering, holidays, and more
• Health and Wellness benefits including Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs
• 100% Company Paid Benefits including STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance
• 401(k) Plan Options with up to a 4% match and immediate vesting
• Incentive bonuses for eligible clearance, performance, retention, and referrals
• A company culture that values individual strengths, career goals, and contributions

About TheIncLab

Founded in 2015, TheIncLab ("TIL") is the first human-centered artificial intelligence (AI+X) lab. We engineer complex, integrated solutions that combine cutting-edge AI technologies with emerging systems-of-systems to solve challenges in the defense and aerospace industries. Our work spans from rapid ideation and prototyping to deployment.

At TIL, we foster a culture of relentless optimism. We approach every problem with a "+yes" attitude and focus on results. Our motto, "demo or die," embodies the idea that failure is not an option. We believe in collaboration, growth, and making a difference.

Learn more about TheIncLab and our job opportunities at www.theinclab.com.

Notes

• Salary range guidance provided is not a guarantee of compensation. Offers may be outside the range based on qualifications, experience, and contractual requirements.
• This is a direct hire position; we do not accept resumes from third-party recruiters or agencies.