Company Name: Rise8

Job Details: Hiring Remotely in USA Remote Senior level

Job Url: https://builtin.com/job/senior-software-engineer-tak-contract/6867887

Job Description: Your Dream. Our Team.About Rise8We’re transforming the United States Government and we know that takes a dream team. We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees. We offer competitive pay and benefits, invest in employee growth, and offer a culture you can’t find anywhere else.At Rise8, we continuously achieve unreached heights through next-level tech, and on-the-level collaboration. Together, we create continuous impact. We turn breakdowns into breakthroughs, make small steps into giant leaps, and deliver game-changing products through culture-changing process.We pair Risers with their customer counterparts and practice pairing at every moment to elevate people and teams and deliver results fast and forever. We work in small teams and rotate between them frequently so that we are able to meet new challenges and explore new ideas.Our methodology is about experimenting and learning, and our culture is empowering. We subscribe to an ethos of kindness. We make a point to bring empathy to each and every project and are guided by a promise and a purpose: to deploy critical outcomes to prod in order to drive relentless progress. Not just an idea. But an outcome. A better world. A world where every day, fewer bad things happen because of bad software.Rise8 is certified as a Great Place to Work with 100% of employees saying they love working here.About YouYou want to make tomorrow better than today You have a passion for high-speed security and you care about risk management over complianceYou believe the biggest vulnerability in any system is time. You live to securely reduce cycle timeYou enjoy daily decision making and real product deliveryYou help ensure project success and client satisfactionYou enjoy collaborative teams, pairing with team members, and inviting your clients to participate You like to work alongside, and learn from, lean and agile leadersYou are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertaintyYou’re a curious and keen learner who thrives on enhancing your (and our) practices and knowledgeAs a Senior Software Engineer, TAK (Contract), you will: Build and maintain software for the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem — including ATAK (Android), WinTAK (Windows), TAKX (Cross-platform) and/or WebTAK OASIS Design, implement, and test TAK plugins, tools, and features that deliver real-time situational awareness to military and first responder usersWork with TAK protocols like Cursor on Target (CoT) and geospatial formats like GeoPackagePair directly with military personnel, product owners, and engineers to understand operational needs and deliver mission-critical capabilitiesDeliver functionality iteratively and validate with real-world users in real-time or training environmentsCollaborate with TAK community stakeholders and government customers to ensure plugin and server compatibility Contribute to secure, hardened, and field-ready software that performs in disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DIL) environmentsOperate with an agile mindset: frequent releases, test-driven development (TDD), CI/CD, and continuous feedbackWork with a balanced team of designers, product managers, and engineers to ensure your solutions meet mission objectives and end-user needsQualifications 6–10 years of professional software engineering experienceExperience with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK/TAK Server), especially developing TAK plugins or extensionsProficient in Java, Kotlin, or C++, especially in the context of Android or Windows developmentStrong understanding of geospatial concepts, data formats (CoT, GeoPackage), and GIS toolkitsExperience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologiesStrong communication skills and comfort in a pair-programming environmentComfortable in Linux environments and with container tools like Docker or KubernetesFamiliar with DevSecOps practices and tools such as Git, GitLab CI, SonarQube, Fortify, etcStrong understanding of algorithms, design patterns, APIs, and software architectureBA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experienceAbility to obtain a security clearance for US Government workPreferred Qualifications: Previous experience building tools for or with the Department of Defense (DoD)Experience working with or inside a DoD Software Factory or on fielded tactical systemsFamiliarity with mesh networking, radio integration, or disconnected ops environmentsExperience developing cloud-native or edge-native applicationsBackground in cybersecurity, secure coding, or cross-domain solutions (CDS)Familiarity with operational workflows of military, law enforcement, or emergency response teamsAll of Rise8’s work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation.Rise8 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider you for this role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.