Senior Software Engineer - Open Source (RD217)
Core
Build, maintain, and steward open source cloud native software products and ecosystems to support defense mission outcomes.
Role type
Senior IC Open Source Software Engineer
Builds
Cloud native software, Kubernetes applications, and secure CI/CD tooling for defense environments
Domain
Defense technology, Cloud Native, Open Source Ecosystems
Required skills
Go, Kubernetes, Cloud Architecture (AWS/Azure/GCP), System Design, API Design, Open Source Stewardship, Technical Mentorship
Preferred skills
TypeScript, Rust, Terraform/Pulumi, GitOps, Helm/Kustomize, CNCF/ASF/OpenSSF community involvement
Technologies
Go, Kubernetes, AWS, Azure, GCP, Terraform, Pulumi, GitOps, Helm, Kustomize
Responsibilities
Design and implement cloud native features and bug fixes for open source projects; Engage with external communities and standards bodies to advance upstream ecosystems; Produce documentation, case studies, and conference presentations; Resolve ambiguity between product requirements and upstream constraints; Own architecture decisions and ensure technical quality across codebases; Provide technical mentorship to elevate engineering standards
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
