Staff Software Engineer, GCS/C2 — Full Stack (Equity)

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Equity

Job summary

Shield AI is looking for a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Ground Control Station (GCS) development. The role involves building high-performance web applications and providing technical direction for critical military software systems.

You'll lead teams in designing intuitive control systems and collaborate across various teams to ensure seamless integration of mission technology. Candidates should possess significant experience and technical knowledge in software development and mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with modern frontend frameworks (e.g., React, TypeScript).
• Experience full-stack in C/C++, Python, TypeScript, or Go.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize high-performance GCS software using modern web technologies.
• Lead technical direction for major GCS features and subsystems.
• Mentor mid-level engineers and oversee onboarding.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to define APIs and integrate systems.

Skills

Software Development

Frontend Development

Backend Development

Database Management

System Debugging

Mentorship

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

React

Node.js

Go

PostgreSQL

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Shield AI is looking for a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Ground Control Station (GCS) development. The role involves building high-performance web applications and providing technical direction for critical military software systems.

You'll lead teams in designing intuitive control systems and collaborate across various teams to ensure seamless integration of mission technology. Candidates should possess significant experience and technical knowledge in software development and mentoring engineers.