Spear AI
Defense Contracting
SoftwareEngineer-Mid
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“Software Engineer - Mid at Spear AI. Skills: Full stack software, AI/ML, APIs, Microservices. Design and implement full stack software components. Develop RESTful APIs and microservices”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver mission capability; Fielded mission impact; Make an impact; Contribute to projects that matter; Advance the capabilities that keep our nation safe and secure; Ship products that are deployed; Build products that are deployed to U. S. submarines; Integrate with the sonobuoys we manufacture; Make the world safer
Industry & Context.
Own the problem; Frame a solution; Drive it to delivery; Dive deep; Understand how things actually work
Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph, Classified environments, TS/SCI CI Poly clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4+ years of hands-on software development experience, Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Polygraph, Proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework (React, Angular, or Vue), Proficiency in at least one back-end language (Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Java, Go, or similar), Experience with web frameworks, Experience with relational and/or non-relational databases, Experience with cloud platforms, Working knowledge of API design (REST/GraphQL), Working knowledge of microservice patterns, Knowledge of software engineering best practices, Knowledge of common design patterns, Experience with version control (Git), Experience with testing frameworks, Experience with DevOps tools, Demonstrated ability and willingness to rapidly learn novel AI platforms, frameworks, and tool integrations, including those enabling agentic AI capabilities
Nice to Have
TS/SCI CI Poly clearance, AWS cloud skills (ECS/EKS, Lambda, S3, IAM, RDS, and CloudWatch), Experience with GitLab and GitLab CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps exposure (secure coding, automated testing, container/dependency scanning), Familiarity with MCP servers or tool-using LLM systems, Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and patterns for integrating ML services into applications, Military experience strongly preferred, Intelligence Community experience strongly preferred
What You'll Do.
Design and implement full stack software components
Develop RESTful APIs and microservices
Build user interfaces and dashboards
Implement automated testing and continuous integration
Collaborate with data scientists
Troubleshoot and resolve software issues
Participate in code reviews
Contribute to software architecture decisions
Contribute to technical documentation
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps tooling
Support development and operation of MCP server integrations
Support AI tooling development and operation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works closely with senior engineers, data engineers, and AI/ML practitioners; Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and senior SWEs on system integration; Collaborate in real time on Slack or asynchronously via GitHub; Work directly with leadership in our flat organizational structure; Value collaboration
Communication Scope
Break down complex concepts for any audience
Full Job Description
We’re looking for a Software Engineer to develop and maintain full stack software applications and services supporting AI/ML and analytic mission operations, focusing on scalable back-end systems, APIs, and user interfaces for enterprise platforms. Works closely with senior engineers, data engineers, and AI/ML practitioners to deliver mission capability. ABOUT SPEAR AI Spear AI is a growing defense contracting company dedicated to delivering cutting-edge solutions that support our nation’s security. As we expand, we’re building a culture where innovation meets mission-critical work. We operate with a flat organizational structure that empowers every team member to make an impact, collaborate directly with leadership, and contribute to projects that matter. Whether you’re joining our Hardware, Software, or Services division, you’ll work alongside talented professionals who are committed to excellence and advancing the capabilities that keep our nation safe and secure. The Services team is Spear AI’s applied engineering and technical advisory arm - embedded alongside government customers to design, build, and operate the AI pipelines, data infrastructure, and software systems that take emerging AI capability from concept to fielded mission impact. The team brings together machine learning engineers, data engineers, software engineers, cloud architects, and operational subject matter experts who pair deep technical skill with a working understanding of how the Intelligence Community and DoD actually function day to day. Services engagements vary from small, focused capability sprints to multi-year embedded support across classified environments. WHAT YOU WILL DO - Design and implement full stack software components for AI/ML and analytic applications - Develop RESTful APIs and microservices following established architectural patterns - Build user interfaces and dashboards for AI system monitoring, control, and mission workflows - Implement automated testing and contin
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