Software Engineer

Machina Cognita Technologies; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible work hours & PTO

Onsite gym

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

Machina Cognita Technologies is seeking a Software Engineer for an onsite, full-time role split between Point Loma and Carlsbad in San Diego. The ideal candidate has DoW clearance, 2–5 years of software development experience, and expertise with Docker/Kubernetes.

You will design and deliver features across the full software lifecycle, collaborating with clients and engineers to solve complex problems. Responsibilities include prototyping, API development, architecture input, and pilot

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–5 years of professional software development experience.
• Active DoW security clearance required for this role.
• Proficient in command-line tooling and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Build proof-of-concept prototypes and client demonstrations to win contracts.
• Design, develop, and launch new features, applications, and services.
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design discussions.
• Monitor system performance and resolve issues to improve reliability.
• Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and backend services.
• Run pilot implementations, troubleshoot issues, and drive resolution.
• Collaborate with product manager and engineers to translate client needs into solutions.
• Travel to client destinations to facilitate product delivery and support.

Skills

Command-line tooling

Shell scripting

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Machina Cognita Technologies is an R&D-driven company specializing in machine learning innovations for government, commercial, and educational applications. We embrace today’s most exciting machine learning challenges with technologies including uncrewed autonomous systems, large language models, realistic simulation environments, computer vision, and reinforcement learning.

We are looking for a Software Engineer who thrives on tackling complex problems and pushing the boundaries of new technologies. In this role, you’ll partner closely with clients to understand their pain points, conceptualize forward-thinking solutions, and collaborate with other engineers to bring your ideas to life. You’ll gain end-to-end exposure, expand your creative freedom, and hone a wide-ranging skillset as you contribute across the full software development life cycle.

This is a full-time, onsite role split between Point Loma and Carlsbad.

Required

• An active DoW Secret security clearance is required for this role

Who You Are

• Energized by open-ended technical challenges in early-stage product development
• Turns failures into learning opportunities
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 2-5 years of professional software development experience
• Proficient in command-line tooling and shell scripting
• Proficient in containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Experience with government and defense contracts (SBIR/STTR) or DoW end users is a plus
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Build proof-of-concept prototypes and client demonstrations to win contract bids and drive new business opportunities
• Design, develop, and launch new features, applications, and services
• Contribute to system architecture and technical design discussions
• Monitor system performance and identify and resolve issues to improve reliability
• Develop and maintain APIs, integrations, and backend services
• Run pilot implementations, troubleshoot issues, and drive resolution
• Collaborate with product manager and engineers to translate client needs into innovative solutions
• Travel to client destinations to facilitate product delivery and provide ongoing support and optimization

Compensation

Compensation is based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to relevant experience, ability, education, certifications, specialized skills, business needs, and scope and responsibilities of the position. The estimated range for this role is $120,000-$150,000.

• Safe Harbor 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with 99% employer contribution towards employee premiums
• Flexible work hours + inclusive PTO policy to support work-life balance
• Onsite gym
• Professional development reimbursement for continual learning
• Freedom to explore, create, play, and problem-solve while receiving support and guidance from senior leaders
• Every engineer, at every level, has a voice in what projects we pursue and how we accomplish our technical goals

Machina Cognita Technologies does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, or other non-merit factors. We recognize and appreciate the value of a diverse workforce and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.