Senior Full-Stack Product Engineer – Forward-Deployed

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Design, develop, and implement essential product functionalities utilizing React, Python, PostgreSQL, Redis, and S3.

• Collaborate directly with defense and intelligence personnel on-site to ascertain operational requirements and translate them into effective product features.

• Deploy, integrate, and secure applications within sensitive government IT environments.

• Interface with enterprise data platforms, Identity and Access Management (IdAM), SIEM tools, and cross-domain solutions.

• Manage development lifecycles from architecture and prototyping through to field testing, user acceptance, and ongoing operational support.

• Travel up to 40–50% to operational test beds and client installations across major defense hubs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess a current, active US Security Clearance; TS/SCI is highly preferred, but an active Secret clearance may be considered.

• Must qualify as a US Person according to federal export regulations without the need for sponsorship.

• 4 to 10 years of professional software engineering experience as either a full-stack or product-focused individual contributor.

• Proven experience in building, testing, or deploying software tailored for US government, defense, or national security operations.

• Proficient in React, PostgreSQL, Redis, and S3.

• Practical experience in integrating software with government enterprise infrastructures, including IdAM, SIEM, data platforms, or secure enclaves.

• Excellent interpersonal and technical communication skills when dealing with non-technical stakeholders and military/civilian operators.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or an equivalent practical technical background.

• Willingness and capability to travel 40% to 50% within the country.

• Practical experience with the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) or AWS GovCloud / secure cloud environments.

• Well-rounded full-stack proficiency, particularly in frontend architecture and user workflow design.

• Hands-on experience with agentic AI workflows, LLM application development, or large-scale data retrieval systems.

🏝️ Benefits

• Significant equity grant in a well-funded, profitable company.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plans.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Extensive travel reimbursement.