Mission Software Engineering Manager - Public Sector

As a Staff Software Engineer focused on the public sector, you will play a pivotal role in developing essential software components that empower teams to create intelligent solutions across various domains. Your responsibilities will include designing systems that ingest and process federal datasets, facilitating real-time decision-making in complex environments. Our work involves pioneering innovative capabilities, such as:Establishing multi-layered guardrails for AI agentsEnhancing data retrieval processes for agentsCoordinating fleets of asynchronous agentsAutomatically notifying users of data anomaliesProviding insights into agent decision-making processesIn this role, you will lead the execution of both vertical features and horizontal capabilities, guiding fellow engineers in defining requirements in collaboration with stakeholders and navigating technical implementation trade-offs until stakeholder acceptance is achieved.Your key responsibilities will include: Leading feature integration within the Federal engineering team to maintain architectural integrity.Formulating the technical strategy for agentic guardrails, explanation mechanisms, and fleet orchestration.Ensuring system reliability and performance across varying security classifications and network types.Mentoring engineers in the requirement definition process and ensuring stakeholder alignment.Communicating high-level technical trade-offs and implementation strategies to senior government officials and Scale AI executive leadership.Shaping the long-term product strategy and technical roadmap for the Federal business unit.Advising on the architecture of AI-driven solutions for large-scale federal contracts.

About Ditto Ditto builds technology that keeps data moving reliably, even when networks are unreliable or unavailable. Developers use Ditto’s peer-to-peer synchronization engine to power real-time applications for places where connectivity is a challenge: stadiums, aircraft, and remote military bases. Trusted by organizations such as Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto supports mission-critical operations across aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. The company has raised over $145 million and continues to grow globally, with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer – Public Sector This Senior Software Engineer (Forward Deployed Engineer) position focuses on supporting Ditto’s public sector users. The role centers on collaborating directly with key users, integrating Ditto’s technology into operational environments, and ensuring rapid, effective deployments. The engineer acts as a technical leader in the field, solving complex problems as they arise and serving as a bridge between users and Ditto’s core engineering team. Adaptability and comfort with ambiguity are essential, as is the ability to resolve issues quickly in high-stakes situations. What You Will Do ATAK Plugin Development: Lead the design, creation, and field deployment of custom ATAK (Android Team Awareness Kit) plugins. These plugins embed Ditto’s data synchronization into the primary situational awareness tools used by warfighters. Android-Native Integrations: Build and optimize Android applications and services for tactical end-user devices. Ensure these solutions work reliably in disconnected, intermittent, and low-bandwidth (DIL) conditions. Integration Architecture: Design the full integration between Ditto’s platform and the broader TAK ecosystem. Define data contracts, API boundaries, and synchronization patterns to enable smooth interoperability with third-party systems and services. Real-Time Issue Resolution: Serve as the first line of technical support, diagnosing and fixing application, integration, and data-flow issues as they happen in the field. Location Remote, with preference for candidates based in Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, or Seattle.

As a Senior Software Engineer within the Public Sector team at Scale AI, you will play a pivotal role in creating foundational products that empower forward-deployed teams to develop advanced agentic capabilities across various domains. Your responsibilities will include designing and building robust systems to ingest and process federal datasets, facilitating real-time decision-making in challenging environments. Our innovative solutions encompass:Establishing multi-layered guardrails around autonomous agentsEnhancing data retrieval processes for agentsCoordinating fleets of asynchronous agentsAutomatically notifying users of data anomaliesProviding transparency into how agents reach their conclusionsIn this role, you will lead the development of either a vertical feature or a horizontal capability, from defining requirements in collaboration with stakeholders through to final implementation and acceptance.Your core responsibilities include:Designing and implementing scalable backend systems and distributed architectures tailored for Federal clients.Managing the entire feature development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to deployment on classified networks.Overseeing the orchestration of asynchronous agent fleets to fulfill mission objectives.Engaging directly with customers to translate their mission needs into actionable technical requirements.Maintaining communication with stakeholders to ensure that implementations meet established acceptance criteria.Conducting technical reviews and assessing potential risks within machine learning infrastructure and model serving.Influencing the platform roadmap by delivering technical specifications for Federal product solutions.

Join Scale AI as a passionate and skilled Mission Software Engineer within our innovative Federal Engineering team. In this pivotal position, you will directly contribute to enhancing our government clients' capabilities by designing and implementing tailored solutions. Our advanced, scalable platform is essential for these solutions, and your technical expertise will be crucial in ensuring seamless integrations with existing client infrastructures, enhancing their workflows.Your Responsibilities Include:Engaging directly with clients to identify their needs and translating them into functional features within Scale’s platform.Being prepared for over 50% travel or potential relocation to key client sites.Working collaboratively with diverse teams to define and implement backend solutions that cater to the specific requirements of government agencies operating in secure environments.Executing comprehensive data integrations, ensuring synchronization of client data with Scale’s platform.Deploying and maintaining Scale software at client locations.Creating features requested by clients, working closely to ensure high satisfaction.Building robust and reliable backend systems that serve as standalone products, empowering clients to advance their AI initiatives.Actively participating in client engagements and collaborating with stakeholders to capture requirements and deliver cutting-edge solutions.This role requires an active TS/SCI security clearance or the capability to obtain one.

Who We AreAt Twelve Labs, we are at the forefront of innovation, developing state-of-the-art multimodal foundation models that enable video comprehension akin to human understanding. Our models have set new benchmarks in video-language modeling, unlocking more intuitive and expansive capabilities that fundamentally reshape how we engage with and analyze diverse media formats.With an impressive funding of $107 million from Seed and Series A rounds, we are proudly supported by leading venture capital firms, including NVIDIA’s NVentures, NEA, Radical Ventures, and Index Ventures, alongside renowned AI pioneers such as Fei-Fei Li, Silvio Savarese, and Alexandr Wang. Our headquarters in San Francisco, complemented by a significant presence in the APAC region with offices in Seoul, highlights our dedication to spearheading global innovation.As a globally minded organization, we celebrate the uniqueness of each individual’s journey. The diversity in our cultural, educational, and personal experiences empowers us to continuously challenge conventional ideas. We seek passionate individuals driven by our mission, eager to make a difference as we expand the horizons of technology to transform the world. Join us in revolutionizing video understanding and multimodal AI.About the RoleThis position requires an active US Department of Defense or Intelligence Community TS/SCI clearance.We are looking for a distinguished Solutions Engineer to provide direct support to US public sector clients. In this capacity, you will serve as the essential link between Twelve Labs' advanced video understanding platform and critical government operations.You will not merely be a consultant presenting a pitch deck; instead, you will act as a technical owner responsible for delivering production solutions. You’ll analyze an agency's workflow on Monday, design a solution utilizing our video AI models by Wednesday, and deploy a working prototype by Friday.This role merges the independence of a startup engineer with the significance of aiding vital government missions. You will collaborate in small, agile teams and take full ownership of the execution of high-impact projects that serve the public interest.Candidates should be prepared to travel up to 10% annually for conferences, off-site meetings, and other business-related events as required. This position may necessitate participation in on-site interviews and/or completion of in-person onboarding processes.

With support from prominent Silicon Valley investors, Peregrine Technologies empowers public safety organizations, state and local governments, federal agencies, and private sector entities to tackle societal challenges with unparalleled speed and precision. Our AI-driven platform transforms isolated and disparate data into actionable intelligence, rapidly presenting critical information that enables improved decision-making and outcomes. Currently, Peregrine serves hundreds of clients across over 30 states and two countries, impacting more than 125 million individuals, as we broaden our reach into enterprise markets and international territories.TeamOur engineering team is deeply committed to the idea that empathy enhances our solutions. Understanding how users interact with our products is fundamental to our approach. Engineers have the unique opportunity to collaborate closely with our onsite team to grasp the diverse use cases that Peregrine addresses.We cherish both ownership and teamwork; you will be fully accountable for significant features while working hand-in-hand with fellow engineers to ensure successful delivery. We believe that humility and empathy are critical for crafting effective solutions, and you will engage directly with our deployment team and users as we refine our offerings to meet their needs. Ingenuity and perseverance are vital in realizing our vision.RoleAs part of our new AI team, you will play a key role in delivering unique value to our clients. This team is responsible for designing powerful and intuitive user experiences powered by generative AI. You will explore entirely new interaction methods for users—whether through natural language commands or by enabling AI agents to manage complex tasks on their behalf. Your contributions will shape impactful AI-driven features that assist customers in solving real-world challenges more efficiently.Your work will encompass a variety of intricate challenges, including scaling our platform to process terabytes of data from multiple sources, efficiently querying and alerting users about this data in real-time, and optimizing search algorithms for swift result delivery.While our technology stack is continuously evolving, it is built on a foundation that includes Python, Django, Celery, Airflow, and Kafka for the backend; React, Redux, and Mapbox for the frontend; PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch for data storage; machine learning models hosted in Bedrock and Sagemaker; and utilizing AWS, Pulumi, Terraform, and Kubernetes for our infrastructure.

Join Scale AI, a leader in artificial intelligence solutions, as we rapidly expand our Public Sector division. Our mission is to empower government agencies in leveraging AI for national security and public operations. We are seeking a proactive Field Engineering Manager to lead our field engineering teams on federal AI projects. In this pivotal role, you will have a direct impact on significant revenue growth by fostering strong relationships with our key public sector clients and ensuring their satisfaction and loyalty to Scale AI. This position is perfect for a technical leader who enjoys team management while remaining engaged with cutting-edge technology and solving impactful challenges within the U.S. government.As a Field Engineer, you will be a software engineering generalist, skilled in client engagement and adept at translating ambiguous requirements into robust, production-grade solutions alongside our Product, Engineering, and Delivery teams. You will possess a deep understanding of Scale's products and codebase, as well as a broad technical knowledge of Generative AI systems, APIs, networking, and data engineering. Your ability to build strong relationships and manage projects will be crucial as you deliver technical solutions and nurture your team’s growth.Your role will encompass a balance of technical planning and execution (50%) alongside people management and team development (50%), overseeing a team of 6-8 engineers. You will collaborate across functions with product, engineering, security, and delivery teams to ensure compliance with federal regulations and security standards.Daily Responsibilities:Engage with customers in field engineering, focusing on technical development and solution delivery (50%)Manage and mentor a growing engineering team (50%)Key Responsibilities:Recruit and build a high-performing engineering team.Enhance engineering productivity through guidance, mentorship, and technical leadership on Generative AI projects.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and execute a strategic roadmap based on customer needs.Work directly with clients to identify their challenges and convert them into tailored workflows using Scale's platform.Be open to approximately 25% travel or potential relocation to key customer locations.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define the vision for backend solutions tailored to government agency requirements.

About Ditto Ditto builds technology that keeps data connected at the edge, no matter the network conditions. Our peer-to-peer synchronization engine helps developers create real-time applications that work reliably, even in stadiums, airplanes, or remote military bases where internet access is limited or unavailable. With over $145 million in funding and partnerships with organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military, Ditto supports mission-critical operations in aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. As a fast-growing startup, we value a diverse and inclusive team to help solve complex connectivity challenges worldwide. Role Overview Ditto is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our Forward Deployed Engineers (FDE) team, focusing on public sector clients. This is a customer-facing leadership role that blends technical depth with enterprise project delivery. The FDE team works closely with key customers, tackling integration challenges, building proof-of-concepts, supporting adoption, and channeling customer needs back to Ditto’s product and engineering groups. The manager will mentor engineers and act as a technical partner, helping Ditto deliver strong results in complex public sector environments. What You Will Do Lead, develop, and retain a team of Forward Deployed Engineers supporting enterprise and public sector customers. Set high standards for technical quality and customer engagement within the FDE team. Work closely with Sales, Customer Success, and Product teams to align engineering efforts with strategic account goals. Provide hands-on technical guidance on Ditto integrations, edge deployments, and architecture, including air-gapped, disconnected, and classified environments. Oversee project delivery: define scopes, manage workloads, remove blockers, and help clients achieve their objectives. Lead recruitment, onboarding, and career growth for FDE team members. Develop scalable processes, playbooks, and tools to improve team efficiency as the customer base grows. Champion the technical needs of public sector customers within Ditto. Location Remote. Candidates based in Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, or Seattle are encouraged to apply.

The Senior Machine Learning Engineer at Scale AI is tasked with harnessing advanced methodologies in generative AI, computer vision, reinforcement learning, and agentic AI to enhance our product offerings and streamline the customer experience in live environments. Our machine learning engineers utilize a robust internal infrastructure and unparalleled access to extensive datasets to drive significant improvements for our clients. As part of the Public Sector Machine Learning team, you will be at the forefront of deploying innovative models to critical government systems through groundbreaking products such as Donovan and Thunderforge. Our work encompasses various modalities, with a strong emphasis on large language models and computer vision. On the LLM front, we are developing sophisticated agentic systems designed to address intricate operational and planning challenges for government entities. This involves creating agent frameworks that interface with custom retrieval systems and production APIs, alongside evaluation tools for assessing and refining agent performance. Additionally, we are pioneering research in reinforcement learning for agentic LLMs, successfully deploying these innovations in real-world operational contexts. In the realm of computer vision, we are focused on training advanced models to boost labeling throughput and automate perception tasks. Our initiatives include developing large-scale fine-tuning pipelines, training models across diverse modalities, and creating adaptable vision foundation models to support a variety of defense applications.

Join Cloudflare as a Senior Named Solutions Engineer specializing in the Public Sector. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your technical prowess and strong communication skills to deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of governmental and public institutions. You will work collaboratively with various teams to drive successful outcomes and ensure that our clients receive the highest level of service and support.Your responsibilities will include engaging with stakeholders to understand their requirements, designing and implementing solutions, and providing ongoing technical guidance. You will also play a key role in educating clients about our products and services, ensuring they can maximize their use of our cutting-edge technology.

Join Cloudflare as a Senior Solutions Engineer focusing on the Public Sector Federal team. In this pivotal role, you will harness your expertise in solutions engineering to deliver innovative cloud solutions to federal clients. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand client needs and craft tailored solutions that address their unique challenges.Your primary responsibilities include engaging with customers to gather requirements, presenting technical solutions, and ensuring successful implementations, while also providing ongoing support to maximize customer satisfaction.

About GridwareGridware is an innovative technology firm based in San Francisco, committed to safeguarding and optimizing the electrical grid. We have pioneered a revolutionary grid management approach known as Active Grid Response (AGR), which emphasizes the monitoring of electrical, physical, and environmental factors that influence grid reliability and safety. Our cutting-edge AGR platform leverages high-precision sensors to identify potential issues early, facilitating proactive maintenance and fault prevention. This holistic strategy aids in enhancing safety, minimizing outages, and ensuring the grid operates with maximum efficiency. Gridware is supported by prominent climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. For further details, please visit www.Gridware.io.Role OverviewWe are looking for a talented Staff Software Engineer to act as a pivotal technical force within our team, enhancing the overall software engineering capabilities through architectural innovation, mentorship, and fostering a culture of excellence. In this role, you will design and develop the essential software systems that drive Gridware's platform. This encompasses everything from backend services that oversee our distributed network of devices to the front-end interfaces that visualize grid health, fleet diagnostics, and real-time field events.Your responsibilities will span the entire technology stack, building and scaling systems that integrate hardware, firmware, and cloud infrastructure to enable dependable communication, fleet visibility, and expedited decision-making. This position offers significant ownership and impact, allowing you to influence how our technology supports and protects critical infrastructure at scale.

About BroccoliBroccoli is revolutionizing the $500 billion home services industry by developing an AI operating system designed to empower trades businesses such as HVAC and roofing. Our intelligent AI agents handle customer interactions, manage job bookings, and ensure every lead is effectively captured.With the backing of prominent venture capital firms and a successful $27 million Series A funding round, we are on an aggressive growth trajectory. Collaborating with top private equity-backed home service platforms, we anticipate expanding our team fivefold by 2026, presenting a unique opportunity to join us early and make a significant impact.Why Join Broccoli?As a Staff Engineer, you will be instrumental in establishing the technical backbone of Broccoli AI. Your responsibilities will include ownership of critical systems, influencing architectural decisions, and shaping our development and deployment processes on a large scale.Immediate Impact: Your contributions will directly enhance production systems, benefiting hundreds of customers.Category Creation: Play a pivotal role in defining a new category of AI-powered workforce within an expansive market.Speed & Ownership: Enjoy the advantages of a small team with rapid feedback loops and substantial decision-making authority.Founder Collaboration: Partner closely with experienced founders to drive product and technical vision.What You’ll DoDesign, develop, and scale backend systems and internal tools for our AI agent platform.Take ownership of essential APIs and integrations, including systems like ServiceTitan.Lead complex features from initial design through to production deployment.Enhance real-time voice capabilities, reliability, and intelligence of AI agents.Mentor fellow engineers and help implement best practices across the team.Balance speed and quality while scaling systems to accommodate live customer traffic.What We’re Looking For7+ years of experience in backend or full-stack engineering.Strong system design and architectural skills.Proven experience in deploying and maintaining production systems at scale.Ability to thrive in high-growth, ambiguous startup environments.A proactive approach with a strong execution mindset.

Join Carta's engineering team as a Staff Software Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in developing innovative solutions that enhance our platform. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain scalable systems, ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front-end.We're looking for a passionate engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is excited about tackling complex challenges. If you are eager to contribute to cutting-edge technology and drive impactful projects, we want to hear from you!

Role overview The Staff Software Engineer position at Amplitude, Inc. is based in San Francisco, CA. This role centers on developing and enhancing software to broaden the platform’s features. Day-to-day work includes direct software development and frequent collaboration with colleagues from various teams. What you will do Design, build, and maintain scalable software applications that support the platform’s growth. Collaborate with product managers and designers to deliver features that address user needs. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to their technical and professional development. Review code and help improve engineering practices throughout the team. Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to guide technical choices.

Join our innovative team at Crusoe as a Staff Software Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your advanced software engineering skills to design, develop, and optimize cutting-edge solutions that enhance our technology stack. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive projects from concept to completion, ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet user needs and business objectives.

We are seeking a skilled Contracts Manager to join our dynamic team at Anthropic. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and manage contracts within the public sector, ensuring compliance and efficient execution. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support our mission of advancing AI technology responsibly.

Why Join AngelListAt AngelList, we tackle some of the most challenging issues in venture capital and private markets. Our team is driven by precision, urgency, and a vision for the future. If you're passionate about transforming the startup funding landscape, this is your opportunity.About AngelListOur mission is to fuel innovation by enhancing the success rate of startups globally. We achieve this by creating the financial infrastructure that facilitates investment in transformative companies. AngelList stands at the intersection of venture capital and the startup ecosystem, supporting over $171 billion in assets and facilitating investments in more than 13,000 startups, including over 300 unicorns. With 57% of premier U.S. VC deals involving AngelList investors, we are ambitious in our goals.If you are excited about shaping the future of private markets, we invite you to join our journey.About the Role: As a Staff Software Engineer for our Nova platform, you will be pivotal in defining and designing our development processes. You will be responsible for establishing the domain model and architectural patterns that will guide our engineering team. If you are a catalyst who can empower a team of eight to perform like a team of twenty by establishing clear patterns, embedding engineering context into our codebase, and driving vital initiatives forward, we want to hear from you.

About UsAt Imprint, we are revolutionizing the landscape of co-branded credit cards and financial products, making them smarter, more rewarding, and fundamentally brand-centric. We collaborate with esteemed brands like Crate & Barrel, Rakuten, Booking.com, H-E-B, Fetch, and Brooks Brothers to create innovative credit programs that enhance customer loyalty, unlock savings, and stimulate growth. Our sophisticated platform integrates cutting-edge payments infrastructure, intelligent underwriting, and a seamless user experience, enabling brands to offer impactful financial products without the need to become a bank.With co-branded cards accounting for over $300 billion in annual spending in the U.S., the majority are still managed by traditional banks. Imprint stands as the modern solution: agile, technology-driven, and tailored for today’s consumers. Supported by industry leaders like Kleiner Perkins, Thrive Capital, and Khosla Ventures, we are assembling a top-tier team to redefine payment methods and empower brand growth. If you're eager to work at a fast pace, tackle complex challenges, and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.Discover more about us on Imprint's Technology Blog.Your RoleDesign and spearhead the development of secure, reliable, and scalable backend systemsProvide technical leadership and mentorship across diverse teams and projectsSet and advocate for coding standards, architectural principles, and technical vision within the engineering organizationCollaborate closely with product, design, and engineering leadership to align technical strategy with business objectivesDrive the continuous enhancement of system performance, scalability, and reliability to accommodate rapid growth and evolving business needsLead complex, high-impact projects from inception through deployment and ongoing optimizationEnhance developer experience through advanced tooling, comprehensive observability frameworks, and improvements in platform reliabilityMentor and nurture engineers through code reviews, design discussions, and technical guidanceContribute to the technical roadmap and identify innovative opportunities