Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain software for the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem including ATAK, WinTAK, TAKX, and WebTAK OASIS
• Design, implement, and test TAK plugins, tools, and features for real-time situational awareness
• Work with TAK protocols like Cursor on Target (CoT) and geospatial formats like GeoPackage
• Pair directly with military personnel and product owners to deliver mission-critical capabilities
• Contribute to secure, hardened software for disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DIL) environments
• Operate with an agile mindset using TDD, CI/CD, and continuous feedback
• Champion AI-augmented ways of working to accelerate delivery

Requirements

• 6–10 years of professional software engineering experience
• Experience with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK/TAK Server)
• Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or C++ for Android or Windows development
• Strong understanding of geospatial concepts, CoT, GeoPackage, and GIS toolkits
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologies
• Proficiency in Linux environments and container tools like Docker or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools such as Git, GitLab CI, SonarQube, or Fortify
• BA/BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Ability to obtain a security clearance and U.S. citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience building tools for the Department of Defense (DoD)
• Experience working within a DoD Software Factory
• Familiarity with mesh networking, radio integration, or disconnected ops environments
• Experience developing cloud-native or edge-native applications
• Background in cybersecurity, secure coding, or cross-domain solutions (CDS)

Benefits

• Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce
• Premium Insurance: 100% employee premium coverage for health, dental, vision, life, and disability
• Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay
• Paid time off: 4 weeks combined vacation/sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, birthday, and more
• Education & Training: Up to $4,000 annual budget for classes and events
• Wellness Budget: 50% reimbursement up to $500 per year
• Equipment: MacBook Pro provided

About the Company

Rise8 builds custom, secure software for government organizations, measuring success by impact: lives saved, time returned, and missions advanced.