Software Engineer (Full Stack) – Early Career
About the Company
Our client is a venture-backed startup transforming how the government and private sector collaborate to solve some of the world’s most complex challenges—starting with national security. Their AI-powered platform streamlines government contracting by surfacing the most relevant grants, awards, and opportunities for innovative companies. Backed by top-tier investors and recently selected for a strategic partnership by the Defense Innovation Unit, they’re growing quickly and hiring early-career engineers to help build the next generation of tools in this space.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a full stack engineer who’s excited to own meaningful projects from day one. This is an ideal opportunity for a new grad or someone with 1–3 years of experience who’s eager to work in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.
As an engineer, you’ll work across the stack to build and iterate on features used by real customers—including engineers, operators, and business leaders navigating the world of public sector technology. You’ll also engage with the founding team, interface directly with users, and have a clear path to impact.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and ship full-stack features across the frontend, backend, and infrastructure
- Write production-level code primarily in Python and React
- Collaborate closely with the engineering team and company leadership
- Interface with customers to understand pain points and improve the product
- Build tools to process, analyze, and display large datasets
- Contribute to the design of scalable, intuitive software systems
- Operate with autonomy in a startup environment where speed and ownership matter
What We’re Looking For
- 0–3 years of professional experience (new grads welcome)
- Strong proficiency in Python and React
- Familiarity with tools like Django, AWS, Spark, or similar frameworks
- Solid fundamentals in software engineering and CS principles
- Great communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams
- Strong sense of initiative and ownership
- U.S. citizenship (required)
- Willingness and ability to work on-site in Boston
Bonus Points For
- Experience with ML, LLMs, or building data pipelines
- Personal or open-source projects that demonstrate curiosity and technical ability
- Experience working in startups or early-stage environments
- Willingness to travel occasionally for user engagement
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to help build software that directly supports national priorities—while growing your career in a fast-moving, high-ownership engineering environment. You’ll work side-by-side with experienced engineers and founders, with real room for growth and impact.
