Software Engineer II

Summary

Shift5 is an observability platform for onboard operational technology, specializing in cybersecurity, predictive maintenance, and compliance for defense vehicles and commercial aviation. The Full Stack Software Engineer 2 will build and deploy product features across user interfaces, APIs, and cloud solutions while supporting secure, scalable applications and mentoring team members.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and deliver new features and improvements to the user interfaces and APIs at Shift5
• Interpret requirements and design specifications to develop, debug, test, and maintain software solutions with a high degree of autonomy and velocity
• Design, build, and support robust features tailored to the unique operational and compliance requirements of our commercial aviation and defense customers across a broad array of platforms, environments, and cloud solutions
• Facilitate architectural designs that meet business requirements, security, and quality standards
• Mentor and coach other team members and peers to continually improve, while actively participating in our Agile development processes
• Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies and developments in the software engineering space

Skills

• **Education:** BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• **Software Development Experience:** 3+ years of experience in software development with a deep understanding of software engineering practices and concepts
• **Core Web Technologies:** Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and one modern frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue)
• **Backend & APIs:** Experience working with Go, alongside demonstrated experience with REST APIs
• **Cloud, Containers & Deployment:** Experience with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
• **Product Experience:** Prior SaaS product experience, with a track record of delivering scalable, observable, supportable, and reliable applications
• **Security & Citizenship:** US Citizenship and an active (or ability to hold/obtain) US Government Top Secret security clearance
• **Modern Engineering Workflows:** Experience with Agentic Software Engineering Workflows

Qualifications

Must Haves

• **Education:** BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• **Software Development Experience:** 3+ years of experience in software development with a deep understanding of software engineering practices and concepts
• **Core Web Technologies:** Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and one modern frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue)
• **Backend & APIs:** Experience working with Go, alongside demonstrated experience with REST APIs
• **Cloud, Containers & Deployment:** Experience with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
• **Product Experience:** Prior SaaS product experience, with a track record of delivering scalable, observable, supportable, and reliable applications
• **Security & Citizenship:** US Citizenship and an active (or ability to hold/obtain) US Government Top Secret security clearance

Nice to Haves

• **Modern Engineering Workflows:** Experience with Agentic Software Engineering Workflows

Benefits

• Bonus program and equity in a fast-growing startup
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families
• Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
• 401k with employer contributions
• Employer-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Uncapped paid time off policy
• Flexible work & remote work policy
• Tax-deferred public transit benefits with Metro SmartBenefits (DC/MD/VA)