{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"84472b85278f3d52f30ae0bd","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84472b85278f3d52f30ae0bd","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/84472b85278f3d52f30ae0bd","title":"Software Engineer - Core Product & Platform Capabilities","description":"Role OverviewSmack Technologies is building mission-critical AI systems that require strong core software foundations. As a Software Engineer on Applied Engineering, you will contribute to the development of core product and platform capabilities with an emphasis on backend systems, while supporting full-stack product needs as required.This role is suited for engineers who are backend-leaning but comfortable operating across the stack. The work focuses on building reliable internal systems, APIs, and services that support user-facing products, model integration, and operational deployment in TS/SCI and on-prem environments.You will work closely with other engineers to clarify requirements, implement durable solutions, and support systems as they move into real operational use.What You'll DoDesign, implement, and maintain backend services that support core product and platform functionality.Contribute to full-stack product development as needed, including integration with frontend applications.Work with APIs and service interfaces that support internal and external product capabilities.Support deployment, configuration, and operation of services in TS/SCI and on-prem environments.Collaborate with teammates to clarify ambiguous requirements and translate them into working systems.Debug and resolve issues across services, deployments, and integrations.Support customer integrations and on-site deployments as part of Applied Engineering responsibilities.Contribute to improving system reliability, performance, and maintainability over time.Must-Have QualificationsActive TS/SCI clearanceProfessional experience building and operating production software systemsBackend-leaning engineering experience with some exposure to full-stack product developmentExperience developing and maintaining APIsProficiency in Python or Go in professional environmentsExperience working with at least one strongly typed programming language such as Go, Java, C#, or C++Experience supporting deployed services, including basic deployment, scripting, or operational tasksAbility to operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and help clarify requirementsExperience working in collaborative, fast-moving engineering teamsCore Technologies & ConceptsBackend Languages: Python, GoAdditional Languages: TypeScript a plusStrongly Typed Languages: Go, Java, C#, C++APIs: REST, gRPC, GraphQL, protobufDeployment and Operations: Kubernetes or similar orchestration toolsInfrastructure Concepts: Terraform, Pulumi, or similar toolsSystems Thinking: service reliability, maintainability, and integrationNice-to-Have QualificationsExperience developing in-house product software rather than consulting-only rolesExperience working at high-performing engineering organizations or on complex internal platformsExposure to less common programming languages such as OCaml, Lisp, Elixir, Erlang, Haskell, Scala, or PrologExperience supporting customer-facing integrations or deploymentsBackground working in defense, government, or other regulated environmentsJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Smack Technologies","rawCompany":"smack technologies","city":"El Segundo","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-04-09T11:36:27.293Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Software Engineer - Core Product & Platform Capabilities","description":"Role OverviewSmack Technologies is building mission-critical AI systems that require strong core software foundations. 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