Work with engineers internal to the company, and within the open source community on feature and bug fix requests, through clear communication, collaboration, and responsible stewardship
Engage with the open source community, industry partners, and standards bodies via common platforms (e.g., Slack, Github, etc.) to help drive our open source projects forward
Amplify the voice of our projects within the ecosystem by delivering a mission-focused end-user experience and collaborating with users to produce case studies, blogs, or conference presentations
Proactively identify and resolve ambiguity in product requirements
Comfortable working proactively, managing time efficiently, and thriving in a vibrant remote work environment
Integrate software products with existing defense systems, ensuring seamless interoperability and adherence to security protocols
Own architecture decisions and ensure technical quality across the engineering team
Develop comprehensive documentation, including design specifications (via Zarf Enhancement Proposals), user manuals, and maintenance guides
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform product enhancements and innovation
Provide technical mentorship and elevate engineering standards across the team
Influence product direction through deep understanding of user needs and system constraints

Requirements

5+ years experience with software engineering
Experience building a software tool with core focuses on software lifecycle and management
Proficient in Go (proficiency in other modern programming languages a plus)
Strong understanding of system design, library and software APIs, and cloud architecture (e.g., AWS, Azure)
Excited to assess intricate problems, propose solutions, and implement them effectively
Experience contributing to Open Source Projects. Participating in Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), Apache Software Foundation (ASF), or Open Source Security Foundation (OpenSSF) is a huge plus
Familiar with Core Kubernetes Concepts including but not limited to Controllers, Operators, and CRDs
Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision
Premiums are 100% Company Paid
Health Reimbursement Account
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Company Stock Options
Home Office Budget
Unlimited paid time off, with a mandatory 10 days off on top of 11 federal government holidays, week of Thanksgiving, last two weeks of December (including New Year’s Day)
Paid Parental Leave
Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

Gosystem designlibrary APIssoftware APIscloud architectureKubernetesControllersOperatorsCRDssoftware lifecycle management

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingtime managementmentorshiptechnical writinguser needs assessmentambiguity resolutionproactive workinfluence