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US Unlimited PTO

  • Implement the Core Aggregation Node: Lead the on-site architecture, deployment, and configuration of our central data hub within a highly secure, distributed network environment.
  • Master Edge-to-Core Synchronization: Architect and troubleshoot complex, peer-to-peer data synchronization across edge devices utilizing CRDTs to manage state in decentralized environments.
  • Optimize Multi-Protocol Routing: Ensure reliable data flow from the tactical edge to the core by configuring and optimizing routing across heterogeneous and constrained network transports, like BLE, local Wi-Fi, and tactical radios.

Software Engineering Distributed Systems

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US Unlimited PTO

  • Design and specify core communication primitives.
  • Develop canonical protocol schemas.
  • Architect federation and interoperability models.

Palette Labs is building a decentralized protocol for commerce, with its first major use case being food delivery. They are a profitable, growing network that allows customers to order from restaurants, drivers to deliver food, and local operators to spin up their own marketplaces.

US

  • Define the end-to-end architecture for networked EW systems.
  • Lead the design of distributed EW capabilities across MANET networks.
  • Oversee the decomposition of mission-level requirements into robust Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

Silvus Technologies is a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications. They are a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc. and appear to have a talented group of people doing challenging work, with the prime directive of “Keeping Our Heroes Connected”.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Define long-term architectural strategy for multi-cloud compute and traffic platforms.
  • Provide mentorship to engineers through design reviews and code contributions.
  • Partner with Security to build ‘secure by default’ systems.

Temporal Technologies develops an open-source programming model that simplifies code and enhances application reliability. With a focus on developer experience and open-source software, they foster a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and genuine impact.

Europe

  • Manage the deployment, observability, and lifecycle of thousands of remote mini-PCs alongside Cloud components.
  • Execute Over-The-Air (OTA) updates reliably across a massive edge fleet.
  • Configure and manage NATS JetStream, including Leaf Nodes for edge-cloud bridging, stream retention, and cluster HA.

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions is a subsidiary of the Deutsche Telekom Group and was Hungary’s most attractive employer in 2025. The company provides IT and telecommunications services with over 5300 employees and has hundreds of large customers in Germany and other European countries.

US

  • Design and implement scalable distributed systems that handle heavy CPU, disk, and network workloads.
  • Analyze system behavior to identify bottlenecks across compute, storage, and network layers.
  • Build instrumentation, metrics, and telemetry to measure system performance.

RapidFort is a Series A cybersecurity company backed by $42M from leading investors, building the next generation of container and software supply-chain security. Our platform helps enterprises and U.S. government agencies eliminate vulnerabilities in container images, secure Kubernetes environments, and protect cloud-native infrastructure at runtime.

$178,500–$203,500/yr
US

  • Own the strategy and execution for the Cloudflare ecosystem to secure the network edge.
  • Lead the design of security controls within Google Cloud Platform, specifically for Vertex AI, BigQuery, VPC Service Controls, IAM, and Security Command Center.
  • Embed security into CI/CD pipelines (Cloud Build, GitHub Actions) using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).

Kareo and PatientPop joined forces to become Tebra, the digital backbone for practice well-being, helping independent practices bring modernized care to patients everywhere. Well over 100,000 providers trust them to elevate their patient experience and grow their practice.

$150,000–$180,000/yr
US

  • Own the architecture, development, and operation of scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant cloud services.
  • Drive technical design and architectural decisions for distributed systems, influencing patterns, standards, and long-term platform evolution.
  • Lead complex initiatives end-to-end, from design through deployment and ongoing optimization.

ExtraHop is a company focused on reinventing Network Detection and Response (NDR) to offer enterprises unparalleled visibility, context, and control against emerging threats. They integrate NDR with Network Performance Management (NPM), Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), and forensics, providing a single, comprehensive solution.

Tech Lead

Orcrist
Europe 6w PTO

  • Architect and ship mission features—sensor integrations, workflows, real-time dashboards.
  • Run deployments and incident response on-site, coordinating with commanders and SRE teams.
  • Harden air-gapped installs: GitOps, registry mirrors, audit logging, zero-trust patterns.

Orcrist builds the Orcrist Intelligence Platform (OIP), a Kubernetes-based data intelligence system delivered as SaaS or self-hosted/on-prem. They fuse streaming, batch, and ML workloads with a modern web application to support defense, law-enforcement, and enterprise missions.

US

  • Lead the design and development of products and solutions for state governments and enterprise customers
  • Work side-by-side with customer delivery leads, engineers, and UX designers to ensure successful projects delivery and deployments
  • Translate customer requirements into technical architectures and working implementations

SpruceID builds privacy-preserving, standards-based digital identity and credentialing solutions. They give individuals control of their information while enabling governments and enterprises to deliver secure, interoperable services.

Global

  • Architect the algorithms, execution strategies, and infrastructure that power solver competition, quote aggregation, and intent-ready execution workflows.
  • Lead deep code and design reviews, make high-impact architectural decisions, and uphold the highest engineering standards.
  • Work with product, research, and ecosystem partners to align Solver capabilities with the NEAR Intents roadmap.

Defuse Labs develops NEAR Intents to enable seamless cross-chain interactions in an automated world — connecting AI, services, and financial applications. With expertise in AI, cryptography, and decentralized finance, our team is redefining how intelligent agents interact across blockchain networks.

$150,000–$175,000/yr
US

  • Design, configure, and deploy routed and switched network infrastructures.
  • Architect and implement secure network segmentation, firewall policies, VPN configurations.
  • Conduct network and security assessments, identify vulnerabilities, and provide documented remediation recommendations.

AECOM delivers a better world through infrastructure consulting. They are a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals.

$182,000–$260,000/yr
US

  • Design and implement a multi-region AWS architecture.
  • Architect self-healing infrastructure using advanced cloud load balancing and auto-scaling patterns.
  • Modernize CI/CD pipelines and implement Blue/Green and Canary deployment strategies.

Zscaler is a pioneer and global leader in zero trust security. They secure users, branches, applications, data & devices, and accelerate digital transformation initiatives. Zscaler is distributed across more than 160 data centers globally and they believe in transparency and value constructive, honest debate. They champion an “AI Forward, People First” philosophy to help us accelerate and innovate, empowering their people to embrace their potential.

US

  • Develop and implement solutions to client challenges.
  • Create work plans and define tasks for junior engineers.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert during client engagements.

AECOM delivers a better world through infrastructure consulting. They are a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

Americas APAC EMEA Unlimited PTO

  • Design and implement edge traffic routing that directs requests to the correct Cell in a way that's transparent to users.
  • Build and evolve the Topology Service that serves as the authoritative source of cluster state for routing, resource assignment, and Cell lifecycle decisions.
  • Operate and improve the routing and topology systems you build by participating in tier-2 on-call, responding to escalated incidents, and strengthening observability and operational tooling.

GitLab is the intelligent orchestration platform for DevSecOps that enables organizations to increase developer productivity, improve operational efficiency, reduce security and compliance risk, and accelerate digital transformation. GitLab's high-performance culture is driven by their values and continuous knowledge exchange, enabling their team members to reach their full potential while collaborating with industry leaders to solve complex problems.

US

  • Assume responsibility for designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based networks and systems.
  • Ensure reliability, security, and efficiency of cloud infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with development and operations teams to optimize network performance and supports cloud-based applications and services.

Millennium Corporation is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions. They are part of the Markon enterprise and have over 300 professionals with expertise in Red Team Operations, Defensive Cyber Operations, Software Engineering, and Technical Engineering.

US

  • Define technical strategy and architecture for public sector deployments, ensuring both technical excellence and alignment with policy and operational needs
  • Act as the senior technical representative in executive-level customer meetings, bridging the gap between technical details and business or policy outcomes
  • Lead multiple end-to-end multi-year projects from rapid prototyping to development to operations and maintenance

SpruceID builds privacy-preserving, standards-based digital identity and credentialing solutions that give individuals control of their information while enabling governments and enterprises to deliver secure, interoperable services. They partner with public-sector organizations to modernize how identity is issued, verified, and used.

$120,000–$150,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Help build scalable data solutions and streamline data ingestion.
  • Maintain high-quality databases that support our scientific and operational teams.
  • Optimize our data infrastructure to ensure efficient data access.

Funga is a public benefit corporation addressing the climate crisis by harnessing forest fungal networks. They are a team of passionate scientists and builders working to draw down at least three gigatons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere by 2050.

$131,161–$227,168/yr
US

  • Design and implement the infrastructure that applications will run on, including hardware and software components.
  • Automate the testing, deployment, and configuration management processes.
  • Maintain the underlying infrastructure, including hardware, software, and storage resources, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.

LMI is a digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. They bring commercial-grade platforms and mission-ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed, focusing on agility and collaboration. They serve the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors.

US

  • Provides analysis, design, and integration support for infrastructure systems, including cloud-based services like AWS or Azure for hosting enterprise offerings (e.g., Atlassian Suite).
  • Develops and implements strategies for automating deployments using IaC tools such as Ansible, Packer, and AWS CloudFormation.
  • Designs and manages cloud environments, including EC2, S3, RDS, VPCs, Lambda, IAM, and other AWS services to ensure optimal performance, security, and scalability.

TekSynap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well-planned information management environment. They embody the principle of utilizing the best information technology offers to meet the business needs of Federal Government customers.

US Canada

  • Own and drive the technical strategy for the Compose pillar, aligning architecture with ambitious product goals and measurable business outcomes.
  • Identify and lead multi-team initiatives that unlock new competitive capabilities; not just incremental improvements.
  • Translate product vision into concrete technical problems and execution plans.

Webflow is building the world’s leading AI-native Digital Experience Platform as a remote-first company. They empower teams to design, launch, and optimize for the web without barriers and believe the future of the web, and work, is more open, more creative, and more equitable.