Software Engineer (I-II), Prototype

Trueanomalyinc; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401K

Parental Leave

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

True Anomaly in Colorado is seeking a Software Prototype Engineer to transform business questions into working applications and automated workflows. You will work closely with executive leadership, integrating data sources and building practical solutions for data-driven decision making.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in computer science, solid software development skills, and experience in Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, and REST APIs. A hybrid work environment is offered, and the position has a salary range of $70,000 to $130,000.

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of software development experience across multiple languages and frameworks.
• Strong fundamentals in algorithms and system design.
• Experience with authentication protocols and integration patterns.

Responsibilities

• Build rapid prototypes to answer executive-level business questions.
• Design data pipelines that synthesize information across systems.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders to understand requirements.

Skills

Software development

Data structures

REST APIs

Python

TypeScript/JavaScript

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

AI-assisted development tools

Databases (SQL and NoSQL)

Job description

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION

As a Software Prototype Engineer at True Anomaly, you will serve as the technical accelerator for our executive leadership team. Your role is to rapidly transform business questions into working applications, integrations, and automated workflows. You'll navigate complex corporate systems, connect disparate data sources, and build practical solutions that enable data-driven decision making at the highest levels of the organization. This role requires equal parts technical velocity and engineering judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build rapid prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to answer executive-level business questions.
• Explore and integrate existing corporate APIs, databases, and infrastructure to automate reporting and organizational workflows.
• Design and implement data pipelines that synthesize information across multiple systems.
• Transform manual processes into automated solutions with appropriate error handling and monitoring.
• Collaborate directly with executive stakeholders to understand requirements and iterate on solutions.
• Maintain clear documentation and write maintainable code despite aggressive timelines.Leverage AI-assisted development tools (particularly Claude) to accelerate development cycles.
• Evaluate and adopt appropriate technologies for each use case without over-engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 0-4 years of software development experience across multiple languages and frameworks.
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Demonstrated ability to build working applications from ambiguous requirements.
• Experience with REST APIs, authentication protocols, and common integration patterns.
• Proficiency in at least two of: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, or similar modern languages.
• Practical experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data transformation.
• Track record of shipping projects quickly without sacrificing code quality.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working directly with executive or senior leadership teams.
• Proven ability to use AI-assisted development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.) effectively.
• Experience building internal tools, dashboards, or automation workflows.
• Knowledge of data visualization libraries and frameworks.
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments with shifting priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for non-technical audiences.
• Natural curiosity and self-directed learning ability.
• Experience with ETL/data pipeline tools and orchestration frameworks.

COMPENSATION

• Base Salary: $70,000 to $130,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work Location: Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.
• Work environment: the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
• Physical demands: the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.