Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack (TS Clearance)
About The Position
Andesite is building a new product for technical operators in the national security space. The Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack will develop the application’s backend and frontend systems, helping analysts get maximum value from data sources such as social media, audio, and geolocation data. The role involves developing a new product that extends Andesite’s existing platform, working directly with customers, and enhancing platform capabilities that benefit multiple products. An active TS security clearance is required. The engineer will build resilient, high-performance web applications and secure APIs for mission-critical operator workflows, collaborate with Product, Design, domain subject matter experts, and engineering teams, and deploy alongside tactical operators to develop and validate tools in real-world operational contexts. The role also strengthens core platform capabilities, including data integration, low-latency performance, and scalable infrastructure. Andesite is remote-first, with occasional travel to collaborate in person with customers and teammates. The position offers a base salary range of $180,000–$240,000 and eligibility for a bonus program and equity.
Requirements
- Active TS security clearance.
- At least 5 years of full stack engineering experience.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience developing responsive, scalable frontends and APIs.
- Knowledge of data structures, algorithms, and software design.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript.
- Experience with cloud-based solutions such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Proficiency with AI coding tools and harness development.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- At least 2 years of experience working at an early-stage Seed or Series A startup.
- Experience developing AI products that use natural language processing, computer vision, or other machine learning techniques.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and launch resilient, high-performance web applications and secure APIs that process and visualize multi-source intelligence data, including social media feeds, audio streams, and geolocation telemetry.
- Partner with Product, Design, domain subject matter experts, and other Engineering teams to turn complex technical requirements into user experiences for national security analysts.
- Work alongside tactical operators to iteratively build, validate, and optimize custom tools in real-world national security operational contexts.
- Extend and strengthen Andesite’s core platform, supporting seamless data integration, low-latency performance, and scalable infrastructure across multiple products.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and family.
- Up to 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave.
- Generous, flexible PTO; the company benefits section also describes unlimited PTO with management approval.
- One-time home office stipend.
- Bonus program and equity eligibility.
- Professional development and continued learning opportunities.
- Optional 401(k) and flexible spending account (FSA).
- Mental health benefits through Tara Mind.
- Cost-effective GLP-1 solutions through Crux.
- Career-track opportunity with potential for rapid advancement based on strong performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
