Senior Software Engineer - Zarf Team
Core
Design, implement, and deploy open source software products and systems that streamline secure software delivery for defense and civil agencies.
Role type
Senior Software Engineer (Open Source & Cloud Native)
Builds
Open source tools, Kubernetes-based solutions, and cloud-native infrastructure for mission-critical defense systems
Domain
Defense technology, Cloud Native, Open Source Ecosystems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Go, System Design, Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP), Kubernetes (Controllers, Operators, CRDs), Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform/Pulumi), GitOps, Open Source Contribution
Preferred skills
CNCF/ASF/OpenSSF experience, Helm/Kustomize, Value Stream Mapping, Security Pipeline Automation
Technologies
Go, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Pulumi, GitOps, Helm, Kustomize
Responsibilities
Lead design and implementation of features and systems impacting mission outcomes; Engage with open source community and standards bodies to drive projects forward; Integrate software products with existing defense systems ensuring interoperability and security; Own architecture decisions and ensure technical quality; Provide technical mentorship and elevate engineering standards; Develop comprehensive documentation including design specs and user manuals
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
