Software Engineer III

About the Company

Rise8 builds custom, secure software for government organizations, measuring success by impact: lives saved, time returned, and missions advanced. We are a Great Place to Work® certified company committed to autonomy, growth, and a culture rooted in kindness and continuous learning.

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 frequent releases
• Champion AI-augmented ways of working to accelerate delivery

Requirements

• 3–6 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 with Linux, Docker, or Kubernetes
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools like 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 with DoD Software Factories or fielded tactical systems
• Familiarity with mesh networking, radio integration, or disconnected ops
• Experience developing cloud-native or edge-native applications
• Background in cybersecurity, secure coding, or cross-domain solutions (CDS)