[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer @Rise8

Role Description

As a Senior Software Engineer (TAK / ATAK), you will:

• Build and maintain software for the Tactical Assault Kit (TAK) ecosystem — including ATAK (Android), WinTAK (Windows), TAKX (Cross-platform) and/or WebTAK OASIS.
• Design, implement, and test TAK plugins, tools, and features that deliver real-time situational awareness to military and first responder users.
• Work with TAK protocols like Cursor on Target (CoT) and geospatial formats like GeoPackage.
• Pair directly with military personnel, product owners, and engineers to understand operational needs and deliver mission-critical capabilities.
• Deliver functionality iteratively and validate with real-world users in real-time or training environments.
• Collaborate with TAK community stakeholders and government customers to ensure plugin and server compatibility.
• Contribute to secure, hardened, and field-ready software that performs in disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DIL) environments.
• Operate with an agile mindset: frequent releases, test-driven development (TDD), CI/CD, and continuous feedback.
• Work with a balanced team of designers, product managers, and engineers to ensure your solutions meet mission objectives and end-user needs.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of professional software engineering experience.
• Experience with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK/TAK Server), especially developing TAK plugins or extensions.
• Proficient in Java, Kotlin, or C++, especially in the context of Android or Windows development.
• Strong understanding of geospatial concepts, data formats (CoT, GeoPackage), and GIS toolkits.
• Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and comfort in a pair-programming environment.
• Comfortable in Linux environments and with container tools like Docker or Kubernetes.
• Familiar with DevSecOps practices and tools such as Git, GitLab CI, SonarQube, Fortify, etc.
• Strong understanding of algorithms, design patterns, APIs, and software architecture.
• BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance for US Government work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience building tools for or with the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Experience working with or inside a DoD Software Factory or on fielded tactical systems.
• Familiarity with mesh networking, radio integration, or disconnected ops environments.
• Experience developing cloud-native or edge-native applications.
• Background in cybersecurity, secure coding, or cross-domain solutions (CDS).
• Familiarity with operational workflows of military, law enforcement, or emergency response teams.

Salary

The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $143,824 to $179,780 regardless of final candidate location within the United States. The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce.
• Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on our base health plan depending on pay band. We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage.
• Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay.
• Paid time off (PTO): 4 weeks combined accrued vacation and sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavement.
• Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $4,000 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials.
• Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 50% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year.
• Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro and multi-port adapter.

Company Description

All of Rise8’s work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens. As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship. If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation.

Rise8 is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that will consider you for this role regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.