Us Defense Software Engineering Lead

Mattermost

United States
Base: $180,000 - $275,000 usd; bonus/equity: not s...
On-site
Full-stack product development experience
Lead small agile engineering teams
Interface directly with us national security customers
This role leads a small, agile team dedicated to building mission-critical capabilities on top of the Mattermost platform for US national security customers

Job Summary

  • This role leads a small, agile team dedicated to building mission-critical capabilities on top of the Mattermost platform for US national security customers.
  • The successful candidate will be hands-on, customer-facing, and deeply invested in translating complex operational needs into reliable software for demanding environments.
  • The position requires strong alignment with the US national security mission and the ability to manage team health while driving engineering excellence.

Matching Summary

This role leads a small, agile team dedicated to building mission-critical capabilities on top of the Mattermost platform for US national security customers.

Salary

Base: $180,000 - $275,000 USD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Full-stack product development experience
  • Lead small agile engineering teams
  • Interface directly with US national security customers
  • Proficiency with AI/LLM development tools
  • US citizenship required

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with DDIL network conditions
  • Prior work with Department of Defense
  • Background in open-source projects
  • Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance
  • Contributions to Mattermost platform

Key Requirements

  • BS in Computer Science or related field
  • 5+ years professional software engineering experience
  • 2+ years in engineering management or tech lead role
  • Must be eligible for US government security clearance
  • Reside in the United States

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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