Software Engineer

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.This range is provided by Second Front. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$104,000.00/yr - $128,000.00/yrAbout The RoleSecond Front Systems (2F) is seeking an ambitious and visionary Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team. We are a dynamic, fast-growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company that is redefining the way software is delivered and secured in the defense sector.At 2F, we thrive on innovation and purpose, combining a startup’s agility with a clear mission to support national security. You will be at the forefront of driving the engineering strategy behind the deployment and scaling of our revolutionary Game Warden platform—an industry-leading tool that is accelerating the secure adoption of mission-critical SaaS solutions for the U.S. government. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values ingenuity, collaboration, and impact, we want to hear from youNote: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements.What You’ll DoContribute to building and scaling our UI frontend and RESTful API backend as part of a distributed development teamParticipate in code reviews and contribute to improving code qualityCollaborate with cross functional teams to implement new featuresAgile development: writing and maintaining codeSkills You’ll Bring To Our TeamPassion for delivering high-quality software solutions.Willingness to learn and grow with our teamHave an understanding of basic containerization using DockerFamiliarity with PostgreSQL database managementHave an understanding of basic systems development concepts (i.e. REST APIs, Authentication, Event driven architectures.)Ability to work independently and collaborate with the team members in a remote environmentBS. or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent work experience.)Preferred Qualifications1-2 years of Software Engineering experience with problem solving and troubleshooting skillsExperience working and developing with the technologies we useExperience working in a startup environmentKnowledge of DevSecOps tools and practicesPrevious experience working in national securityTechnologies We UseTypescript, GoLang, and PythonReactKubernetesAWS/GCP/AzureGit/Gitlab/GiteaRustPerks & BenefitsThis role is full time. As a public benefit corporation, we’re a team of purpose-driven trailblazers transforming the future of U.S. national security. We hire the best to do their best and, as such, we are committed to providing the perks and benefits you need to be successful—both in- and outside the workplace.We offer you:Competitive Salary100% Healthcare, vision and dental coverage401(k) + 3% company contributionWellness perks (Fitness classes, mental health resources)Equity incentive planTech + office supplies stipendAnnual professional development stipendFlexible paid time off + federal holidays offParental leaveWork from anywhereReferral BonusVisit our careers page to learn more.Please note that all official communications will come from @secondfront.com email addresses. If you are contacted by anyone claiming to represent Second Front and are unsure of their authenticity, please do not provide any personal/financial information and contact us immediately at security@secondfront.com.If you believe you are the target of a scam in the US, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission at: https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/. In Europe, please contact the European Anti-Fraud Office at: https://anti-fraud.ec.europa.eu/olaf-and-you/report-fraud_enWho We AreAt Second Front Systems (2F), we equip defense and national security professionals for long-term, continuous competition for access to emerging technologies. Founded by two former U.S. Marines with firsthand experience of the dangers outdated technology poses in combat, our team is dedicated to fast-tracking government access to disruptive, commercially-proven technology for U.S. national security missions.Our Game Warden product, a fully managed and compliant DevSecOps platform, accelerates the process for accrediting software as a service (SaaS) applications for government use.Learn how 2F can help you make an impact on national security missions at www.secondfront.comONE LAST THING…We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.The base compensation range for this role is $104,000 - $128,000.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesTransportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and StorageReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Second Front by 2xSign in to set job alerts for “Software Engineer” roles.United States $100,000.00-$720,000.00 1 week agoFull Stack Software Engineer (L5), Content Middleware InfrastructureSoftware Engineer L4/L5, Model Serving Systems, Machine Learning PlatformUnited States $100,000.00-$720,000.00 1 week agoSoftware Engineer Intern (May - August 2025) - United StatesSoftware Engineer 6 - Discovery InnovationNew York, NY $140,000.00-$185,000.00 1 week agoFull-Stack Software Engineer (New grad: United States)Software Engineer (L4/L5), Android Games SDKSoftware Engineer - Fullstack, Multiple LocationsUnited States $81,900.00-$174,600.00 1 week agoUnited States $126,500.00-$187,400.00 1 week agoSoftware Engineer (L5) - Security Platforms EngineeringSoftware Engineer Intern/Co-op (Fall 2025)We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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