Senior Software Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineer role is remote, with the posting describing work from wherever the employee wants. Compensation is not specified. Spear AI builds sonobuoy sensors and processes U.S. Navy sonar data to support national security missions. The engineer leads development of full-stack systems and applications supporting AI/ML and analytics work. The role provides technical direction, mentors developers, and builds secure, scalable software and integrations that support mission users.

What you'll do

• Lead design and implementation of full-stack systems
• architect front-end, back-end, API, and data-layer solutions
• develop RESTful APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
• build operator-facing interfaces
• mentor developers
• establish coding standards
• lead code reviews
• maintain documentation
• improve performance and scalability
• own CI/CD and DevSecOps practices
• develop and operate MCP servers and tool integrations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software engineer

remote

spear ai

full-stack development

ai/ml

rest apis

microservices

react or angular or vue

python

node.js

aws

devsecops

ts/sci clearance

national security

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Unlimited paid time off
• dedicated sick time
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 11 paid holidays
• professional development
• 401(k) with company match
• life and disability coverage
• home-office technology stipend
• potential bonuses and relocation assistance.

Why this role

The posting describes the role as remote and requires an active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain a CI polygraph.

About the employer

Spear AI is hiring for this role. Industry: Custom Computer Programming Services. Sector: 54.