Software Engineer I

DZYNE Technologies • Fairfax, VA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

DZYNE Technologies is leading the future of autonomous defense. Based in Irvine, California, we develop and manufacture advanced airborne and ground-based defense solutions deployed in over 50 countries. Backed by U.S. Government Programs of Record, our technologies are field-proven, scalable, and production-ready. We’re growing fast, and looking for innovators ready to make an impact. At DZYNE, you’ll join a culture built on collaboration, integrity, and purpose. We celebrate wins, value diverse perspectives, and support every team member’s success. Ready to do work that matters? Join us. DZYNE Technologies is looking for a Software Engineer to take on the development and testing of ground control station (GCS) software. The ideal candidate is a junior- to mid-level professional with 3+ years of experience who will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software systems, with a particular focus on ground control station software. The role involves building reliable, scalable applications that support mission-critical operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and participating throughout the full software development lifecycle.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Proficiency in Go and/or Python
• Proficiency with Git and Gitflow
• Solid understanding of software development best practices, design patterns, and code quality standards
• Experience building and maintaining production-grade applications
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to message queuing systems (e.g., ZeroMQ, RabbitMQ)
• Experience with APIs, microservices, or containerization technologies
• Experience with Java, C/C++, or other high level programming languages
• Experience with full-stack development and modern web frameworks (Node.js)
• Experience with Protobuffers and message serialization libraries
• Exposure to DevOps practices and automated testing

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications and services
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features
• Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code in Python or Go, building new features and optimizing existing services (e.g., APIs, backend services)
• Manage source code and branching strategies using Git and Gitflow
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance
• Contribute to system architecture and technical decision-making
• Support CI/CD processes and deployment workflows

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits package
• Base dental, vision, life, accident, disability, and other core benefits are fully covered by DZYNE
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401 (k) plan with an employer match and immediate vesting
• Annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree