Senior Full Stack Software Engineer

About this role

GrowthEngine  is seeking a Senior Full Stack Software Engineer who is passionate about advancing the user experience for autonomy and maritime technology for a client that is located in Torrance, CA. This is a unique opportunity to be an early member of our software engineering team, shaping the product from the ground up.

The main engineering challenge is to develop a real-time data platform that can ingest, process, store, and display data from thousands of autonomous and semi-autonomous marine systems. This system must seamlessly handle a wide variety of sensors, hardware interfaces, data sources, and AI-driven analytics; all with military-grade security and robustness.

In this role

• You will set a new standard for user-facing software for distributed, autonomous maritime systems
• You will take on full ownership of large engineering projects from scratch
• You will tackle diverse engineering challenges, with the opportunity to shape your role over time as an individual contributor or technical leader
• You will work alongside top engineers in software, hardware, and autonomy, contributing to cutting-edge defense technology

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with hardware, software, and business teams to develop features across the stack, from embedded systems deployed in the field to cloud-based data pipelines and user-facing interfaces
• Lead the development of full-stack, user-facing software products for data management, real-time data visualization, and command and control of autonomous systems
• Actively seek feedback from users and stakeholders to continuously improve the user experience
• Create software integrations with external systems as part of the full-stack products
• Drive technical decisions and contribute to the evolution of our software stack
• Provide mentorship and contribute to a collaborative team culture
• Become a go-to expert for all challenges encountered

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IoT systems, defense tech, or related fields
• Experience working directly with end users to understand requirements, design products, and address feedback
• Proficiency writing/debugging software in Python, TypeScript, React, GraphQL, or related technologies
• Proficiency architecting, developing, and iterating on full-stack software products
• Experience building tools to accelerate testing and development of software systems
• Application of modern data structure, algorithm, and software design best practices in production systems
• Experience integrating software systems with electronics or hardware systems
• Experience managing database systems (SQL and NoSQL)
• Experience handling software in controlled and classified environments
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Experience developing roadmaps and communicating timelines with stakeholders of your work
• Previous startup experience, working with non-technical customers, and examples of successfully proposing/delivering 0 to 1 projects

The client offers

• Competitive salary
• Long-term equity incentive program with significant growth potential.
• Flexible PTO and paid holidays.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance.
• 401k
• Lunch and snacks provided in office.
• Access to a unique work environment, blending technology, maritime, and defense.

Salary Range

$170,000-$200,000