Senior Full Stack Software Engineer (Arlington)

Defense Technology │ Maritime Intelligence │ Software EngineeringLocation: Hybrid in Arlington, Boston, New York City, or San FranciscoCompensation: $240K–$270K + Equity (Target $300K+ Total Comp)Clearance: Must Be Eligible for a Security ClearanceJob Type: Full-Time · HybridAbout the CompanyOur client is a venture-backed company building advanced maritime intelligence systems used across commercial and defense environments. The team comes from top-tier startups and technical organizations, and they are focused on building real systems that operate in the field, not just clean SaaS dashboards. Think edge devices, real-time data, video, and mission-critical environments. If you have ever wanted to work on software that actually touches the real world, this is that.Why This RoleYou will not be stuck on one layer of the stack. You will be building the interfaces, pipelines, and systems that connect hardware → cloud → user, including mobile apps, web platforms, and real-time data flows. There is significant ownership here. You will ship fast, solve real problems, and work on systems that are actively used in the field.This is a strong fit for engineers who:• Get bored working on isolated frontend or backend problems• Want to work on real-time systems, data, and infrastructure• Like debugging complex systems end-to-end• Care about building things that actually matterWhat You'll Work On• Building and scaling web and mobile applications that interface with real-world systems• Designing backend services in Node.js that handle live data streams• Working with AWS (IoT, Kinesis, S3) to ingest and process data from distributed systems• Building frontend experiences in React Native, Kotlin, and TypeScript• Implementing video streaming workflows (RTSP / SRT)• Integrating across cloud systems, mobile apps, and edge devices• Debugging issues across the full stack, including real-time and production environmentsWhat You Bring• 6+ years of full stack experience• Must have GIS or mapping data experience• Strong in Node.js plus modern frontend (React Native / TypeScript)• Must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance• Experience with AWS and real-world data pipelines• Experience building mobile apps (iOS and Android)• Comfort working across systems, not just within one layer• Strong debugging instincts and ability to figure things out quicklyNice to Have• Experience with video streaming (RTSP / SRT)• Experience with hardware-integrated or edge systems• Background in defense, robotics, or real-time platformsRESUME INSTRUCTIONSDo not write a cover letter. Enter your security clearance and preferred location at the top of your resume. Send resume to Dr. Cynthia Borel at cynthia@servicetosuccess.com.