Entry Level Software Engineer
About The Position
Picogrid is seeking Entry Level Software Engineers to join our Legion Platform team. You will design, build, and deploy high-performance, scalable backend systems and integration tools that connect hardware and software systems across all environments and command layers. On the Legion team, your expertise will be critical for solving complex, system-level challenges and advancing a robust platform that is deployed for real-world military missions. This role requires constant innovation and suits an engineer who thrives under pressure and demands their work have immediate, tangible impact on national security.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Understanding of APIs, distributed systems, data pipelines, or real-time processing.
- Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), object stores (e.g., S3, MinIO), and geospatial tools.
- Grasp of HTTP APIs (REST, gRPC, GraphQL) and authentication/authorization models.
- History of working directly with end users to build and deliver meaningful software.
- Demonstrated ability to operate with urgency, ownership, and high engineering standards.
- Past performance in leading or starting extra-curricular projects or clubs.
Nice To Haves
- Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.
- 1+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience in fast-paced, production environments using Go, Python, Rust, C/C++, TypeScript, or similar languages.
- Exposure to DOD IL5+, Top Secret, and JWICS environments, including understanding of DOD RMF, FedRAMP, or NIST 800-53.
- Experience supporting Golang-based applications in production.
- Experience building plugins or integrations for common military command-and-control (C2) platforms (e.g. TAK, Maven, Lattice).
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and deploy high-performance, scalable backend systems and integration tools that connect hardware and software systems across all environments and command layers.
- Solve complex, system-level challenges.
- Advance a robust platform that is deployed for real-world military missions.
- Operate with urgency, ownership, and high engineering standards.
Benefits
- Meaningful stock options
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Full health, dental, and vision coverage
- Relocation assistance
- Unlimited PTO (two-week minimum) and 11 paid holidays per year
- Paid parental leave for both parents
- Complimentary in-office lunch & dinner and a fully stocked kitchenette
- Free EV charging when working on-site
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
