Senior Software Engineer

TheIncLab•Nashville, TN

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

At TheIncLab, we engineer and deliver intelligent digital applications that help mission-critical teams achieve success. We combine innovation with purpose—offering you a chance to work on cutting-edge technology that truly matters. We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Research & Product Innovation team. In this role, you will focus on rapid prototyping of software for prospective customers, and support internal product development. This position is ideal for a full-stack engineer with a strong background in TypeScript, Node.js, and modern web development frameworks and proficiency in Rust. You should be comfortable owning complex features end-to-end and able to thrive in a fast-paced, experimental environment. This is a hands-on engineering role requiring 3 days per week onsite in one of our offices (Nashville or Tampa).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of professional software engineering experience
Proven expertise with TypeScript and Node.js
Experience with Rust, including a strong understanding of the Rust type system (traits, generics, enums, and pattern matching), ownership and borrowing semantics, lifetimes and memory safety guarantees, building concurrent/asynchronous systems
Strong experience with React, Vue, or Angular
Full-stack development experience, including backend API design and frontend UI implementation
Solid understanding of relational and/or NoSQL databases
Familiarity with REST APIs, WebSockets, and event-driven systems
Experience with Git and version control workflows
Demonstrated ability to quickly learn, evaluate, and apply new technologies in a fast-paced, experimental environment
Must be local to Nashville, TN or McLean, VA and available to work in-office Tue–Thu
Ability to travel up to 20%
Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at Top-Secret level. Existing clearance is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a technical field
7+ years of experience on large-scale software systems
Experience with performance profiling and optimization
Familiarity with ML concepts and tools
Exposure to .NET (C#) or Rust
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and other DevOps tools

Responsibilities

Rapidly design and implement software prototypes, from backend APIs to frontend UIs
Build intuitive, responsive interfaces using modern frameworks (React, Vue, Angular)
Architect scalable and efficient backend systems using Node.js and TypeScript, and Rust where appropiate
Design and model data structures that support flexible, performant applications
Configure and integrate appropriate databases and external services
Lead feature development and guide team members on best practices
Make technology and architecture decisions for new prototypes and experiments
Participate in code reviews, team planning, and technical discussions
Stay current with emerging technologies in web development and full-stack engineering

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible work schedules
Professional development programs
Training and certification reimbursement
Extended and floating holiday schedule
Paid time off and Paid volunteer time
Health and Wellness Benefits include options for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance along with access to Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs.
100% Company Paid Benefits that include STD, LTD, and Basic Life insurance.
401(k) Plan Options with employer matching
Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals.
A company culture that values your individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team.