Software Engineer (I-II), Prototype

True Anomaly•Quinte West, ON

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it. True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground. As an Software Prototype Engineer at True Anomaly, you will serve as the technical accelerator for our executive leadership team. Your role is to rapidly transform business questions into working applications, integrations, and automated workflows. You'll navigate complex corporate systems, connect disparate data sources, and build practical solutions that enable data-driven decision making at the highest levels of the organization. This role requires equal parts technical velocity and engineering judgment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
0-4 years of software development experience across multiple languages and frameworks
Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design
Demonstrated ability to build working applications from ambiguous requirements
Experience with REST APIs, authentication protocols, and common integration patterns
Proficiency in at least two of: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, or similar modern languages
Practical experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data transformation
Track record of shipping projects quickly without sacrificing code quality

Nice To Haves

Experience working directly with executive or senior leadership teams
Proven ability to use AI-assisted development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.) effectively
Experience building internal tools, dashboards, or automation workflows
Knowledge of data visualization libraries and frameworks
Comfort operating in ambiguous environments with shifting priorities
Strong written and verbal communication skills for non-technical audiences
Natural curiosity and self-directed learning ability
Experience with ETL/data pipeline tools and orchestration frameworks

Responsibilities

Build rapid prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to answer executive-level business questions
Explore and integrate existing corporate APIs, databases, and infrastructure to automate reporting and organizational workflows
Design and implement data pipelines that synthesize information across multiple systems
Transform manual processes into automated solutions with appropriate error handling and monitoring
Collaborate directly with executive stakeholders to understand requirements and iterate on solutions
Maintain clear documentation and write maintainable code despite aggressive timelines
Leverage AI-assisted development tools (particularly Claude) to accelerate development cycles
Evaluate and adopt appropriate technologies for each use case without over-engineering