Staff Software Engineer, Core Platform

Picogrid

full-time

Posted on: 9/25/2025

Origin: • 🇺🇸 United States • California

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CloudDistributed SystemsGoGraphQLGRPCJavaMicroservicesPostgresPythonTypeScript

About the role

Drive Picogrid's core platform (Legion): design, build, and deploy high-performance, scalable software systems that power critical defense missions
Solve complex problems including data federation in communications-degraded environments, multi-sensor data fusion, and coordination across swarms of unmanned systems
Build backend platform and integration tools, including microservices, APIs, data pipelines, and integration tooling
Deliver real-time, reliable, and secure software solutions that function across hybrid environments (cloud, edge, on-prem)
Work directly with end users and customers to define requirements and solve operational challenges
Collaborate across teams to unify field systems and bring autonomy to the edge; operate with urgency and high engineering standards

U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
7+ years of engineering experience in fast-paced, production environments
5+ years of experience in backend development using Go, Java, Python, TypeScript, or similar languages
Proven experience building microservice architectures and platform tooling
Strong background in distributed systems, data pipelines, or real-time processing
Deep experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), object stores (e.g., S3, MinIO), and geospatial tools
Strong grasp of HTTP APIs (REST, gRPC, GraphQL) and authentication/authorization models
History of working directly with customers to build and deliver meaningful software
Demonstrated ability to operate with urgency, ownership, and high engineering standards
Export Control Requirements: applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.