Staff+ Software Engineer - Backend Development

This is a direct hire position with an Emergent Software client based in Seattle, Washington. U.S. work authorization is required. No visa sponsorship is available. Role overview The Software Engineer (Endpoint Systems) develops endpoint-native software for macOS, Windows, or Linux. This role centers on building and maintaining components that operate between the operating system and user-space applications, capturing and influencing network and system behavior as it happens. The work involves low-level systems programming and requires a solid understanding of workstation networking. Main responsibilities Design and maintain cross-platform endpoint applications for macOS, Windows, and Linux Develop systems to intercept, analyze, and control network and application behavior Work on low-level systems programming, such as macOS Network Extension or similar components on Windows or Linux Collaborate closely with the OS layer, including user-space, system APIs, and kernel-adjacent components Implement logic for policy enforcement, traffic inspection, and action gating Partner with security, AI, and infrastructure engineers to understand agent workflows and risks Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and low-latency interception Requirements 3–6 years of experience in application or systems development Strong programming skills in at least one of: Go, Rust, C/C++, or Python Hands-on experience developing software for at least one desktop OS (macOS, Windows, or Linux) Familiarity with OS-level APIs (file system, processes, IPC) and background services, daemons, or agents Experience with system extensions, drivers, or low-level hooks is a plus Solid understanding of TCP/IP stack, sockets, HTTP/S, and network interception patterns such as proxies, packet inspection, or hooks Background in traffic inspection, filtering, or routing, as well as experience with endpoint or network security tools (EDR, firewall, proxy, etc.) Preferred skills Experience working with security products or observability tools Familiarity with AI/LLM tooling or agent frameworks Background in building cross-platform applications is highly desirable

At Anduril Industries, we are revolutionizing defense technology to empower the U.S. and allied military forces with state-of-the-art solutions. By integrating the innovative practices and technologies from leading industries, we are redefining how military systems are conceived, constructed, and marketed. Our systems are powered by Lattice OS, an AI-driven operating system that creates a dynamic, real-time 3D command and control environment. In a world characterized by strategic competition, we are dedicated to delivering cutting-edge advancements in autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to military applications swiftly.ABOUT THE POSITIONWe are on the lookout for a talented Security Software Engineer to forge innovative security tools aimed at safeguarding embedded Linux systems and Android devices. The preferred candidate will possess the skills necessary to develop, test, and debug a vital endpoint detection and response agent with essential security functions.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESCreate and enhance cybersecurity tools for real-time embedded Linux and Android systems.Implement an endpoint detection and response agent tailored for Anduril's products.Establish comprehensive testing and qualification protocols for security-critical components.Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to pinpoint specific security requirements and devise effective solutions.Conduct code reviews to ensure compliance with security best practices.Keep abreast of evolving security threats and emerging technologies.

Join a Pioneering CompanyAt Palantir, we develop cutting-edge software that transforms data into actionable insights. Our innovative platforms empower partners to tackle significant challenges, from advancing medical research to enhancing supply chain resilience and aiding in critical missing person cases.Position OverviewApollo stands at the forefront of Palantir’s autonomous software management and deployment initiatives. This platform ensures the seamless and continuous delivery of essential software (Foundry, Gotham, AIP) across diverse environments, including on-premises, public cloud, isolated networks, and highly regulated contexts (such as IL-5 and FedRAMP).As a Software Engineer on the Apollo team, you will be responsible for designing and operating a large-scale distributed system that facilitates the remote operation and maintenance of Kubernetes clusters. Our goal is to swiftly extract the entire state of a cluster into a portable, high-performance artifact, allowing for near-instantaneous cluster reconstruction—all while pushing the boundaries of speed, reliability, and scalability.Your responsibilities will include designing and implementing backup and restore solutions for Kubernetes, utilizing proprietary compression technologies tailored to Palantir’s unique deployment strategies. You will also enhance our container artifact store based on the OCI (Open Container Initiative) distribution spec, which serves as the industry standard for managing container images and artifacts. You will oversee the core infrastructure supporting every environment Apollo engages with, from large-scale cloud providers to military transport vehicles.If you thrive on challenges involving container technologies like OCI and Docker, storage solutions, and distributed systems, this role offers you the chance to delve into storage formats and low-level optimizations where milliseconds are crucial. As we automate cluster creation and management across varied hardware, you will play a vital role in expanding Palantir’s capabilities at the edge and addressing complex distributed systems challenges. You will manage the complete development lifecycle—from concept and design through implementation and support—while collaborating closely with both technical and non-technical stakeholders to deliver impactful infrastructure. We actively encourage the use of AI tools (Claude Code/Codex/Copilot) to enhance productivity.

Join a Transformative Force in TechnologyAt Palantir, we develop cutting-edge software solutions that revolutionize data-driven operations. Our platforms enable our partners to make impactful decisions, whether it’s creating lifesaving pharmaceuticals, mitigating supply chain risks, or assisting in crucial humanitarian efforts.Your RoleWe are on the lookout for a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our newly established team dedicated to crafting sophisticated autonomous systems for area defense. In this position, you will design and implement innovative solutions that integrate a variety of sensors and intelligent decision-making technologies to safeguard both civilian and military assets against diverse threats, including drone incursions.Your contributions will directly influence the development of autonomous systems that merge sensors—such as radar, cameras, and RF—with real-time responsive actions through effectors, including kinetic and non-kinetic tools or coordinated drone swarms. Collaborating with specialists in sensing, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering, you will play a pivotal role in redefining complex area defense strategies.

Join Opendoor as a Software Engineer focused on Financial Systems, where you will play a crucial role in enhancing our financial technology infrastructure. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and implement software solutions that drive our financial operations.As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work on innovative projects that impact the way we operate and serve our customers.

Join aetherflux as a Software Engineer specializing in Reliability for Avionics and Compute Systems. In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring the dependable operation of our cutting-edge technology solutions that power the aviation industry. Collaborate with a talented team to design, develop, and test reliable software components that meet rigorous standards.

Join a Transformative OrganizationAt Palantir, we create cutting-edge software that enables data-driven decision-making and operational excellence. Our innovative platforms equip partners to tackle significant challenges, from developing life-saving pharmaceuticals and predicting supply chain interruptions to locating missing persons and beyond.Your OpportunityWe are on the lookout for a dynamic Forward Deployed Software Engineer to become part of an exciting new team dedicated to crafting advanced Command and Control (C2) software for Autonomous Systems, aimed at enhancing operational and tactical missions. In this pivotal role, you will design, integrate, and deploy cutting-edge full-stack solutions that merge sensors, effectors, unmanned vehicles (UxVs), and intelligent decision-making frameworks. Your contributions will empower users to adeptly execute and manage diverse mission profiles utilizing autonomous technologies. Collaborating with experts in sensing, artificial intelligence, and systems engineering, you will play an integral role in delivering solutions that redefine complex military and civilian mission scenarios in real-world applications.

The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ utilizes state-of-the-art robotics, computer vision, artificial intelligence, deep learning, and laser technology to meticulously remove weeds with sub-millimeter precision—without the use of harmful herbicides. This groundbreaking solution minimizes environmental harm, enhances soil health, and assists farmers in overcoming labor shortages and escalating costs. Crafted in Seattle and manufactured at our advanced facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is redefining standards in automated weed management. With $157 million in backing from leading investors such as BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is at the forefront of innovation.We are a pragmatic team with a strong action-oriented mindset, dedicated to executing our vision. Whether it's developing transformative technologies or engaging with farmers to guarantee the reliability and safety of our products, we go above and beyond for our clients.Joining us means confronting significant challenges that have a substantial impact. You'll have the chance to advance your career, tackle complex issues, and contribute meaningfully to a vital mission. At Carbon Robotics, we empower our team members to make independent decisions and take practical actions.Come be a part of our journey in innovating, executing, and shaping the future of agriculture.YouTube | X | Instagram | LinkedIn | News

At NICE, we embrace limitless challenges and constantly strive to push beyond our boundaries. We are ambitious innovators committed to excellence, and if you share our passion, we have the perfect opportunity to ignite your career.Lead Software EngineerAs a Lead Software Engineer at NICE, you will play a crucial role in designing and enhancing core services within the NICE CXone platform. This position involves creating scalable cloud systems that cater to enterprise customers around the globe. You will leverage strong software engineering principles along with modern development practices, including AI-assisted tools and workflows that expedite delivery and elevate code quality.In this role, you will collaborate extensively with product managers, system analysts, and architects, while also mentoring fellow engineers and tackling intricate platform challenges.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain scalable distributed services that are essential to the NICE CXone platform.Lead the architectural design and advancement of complex systems across various services, ensuring a balance of performance, reliability, and maintainability.Develop high-quality, maintainable code and conduct insightful code reviews that elevate the overall engineering standard within the organization.Create and implement automated testing and quality assurance strategies that enhance system reliability and engineering efficiency.Collaborate with product management, system analysts, architects, and other engineering teams to devise technical solutions that deliver significant value to customers.Offer technical leadership and mentorship, assisting engineers in cultivating strong engineering judgment and ownership.Take responsibility for production systems, diagnosing issues, resolving defects, and enhancing platform stability and resilience.Advocate for contemporary engineering practices, including automation, observability, maintainable architecture, and AI-enhanced development workflows that facilitate faster development and deeper system comprehension.Engineering Culture at NICEAt NICE, we believe that exceptional engineers own outcomes. Our teams concentrate on solving impactful problems for our customers and delivering results that go beyond mere task completion.Engineers in this position are empowered to think critically, propose solutions, and make technical decisions that propel systems forward. We value creativity, iterative improvement, and teamwork in tackling complex engineering challenges.

About Ditto Ditto builds technology for resilient, real-time data flow at the edge. The company’s peer-to-peer synchronization engine keeps devices connected and data consistent, even when internet access is unreliable or unavailable. Organizations like Chick-fil-A, Delta Airlines, and the U.S. military use Ditto to power mission-critical experiences in aviation, retail, travel, hospitality, and defense. With over $145 million in funding, Ditto is a fast-growing, globally distributed startup committed to building a diverse and inclusive team, essential for solving tough connectivity problems in challenging environments. Role Overview: Senior Software Engineer - Autonomy (Remote) This Senior Software Engineer role focuses on autonomy and field deployment. As a Forward Deployed Engineer, work directly with key users to integrate Ditto’s platform into operational environments, especially where robotics and real-time data are essential. The position calls for adaptable engineers who can quickly solve complex technical challenges and reduce the time it takes for customers to realize value from Ditto’s software. Expect to collaborate closely with both users and Ditto’s core product engineering team, relaying technical feedback and feature requests. The work often involves ambiguity, rapid troubleshooting, and direct involvement in field testing. Key Responsibilities Integrate with Robotic Platforms: Lead on-site software integration with unmanned ground, aerial, and maritime systems. Establish reliable data connections between Ditto’s synchronization layer and various robotic autonomy stacks. Develop on ROS2 and DDS Middleware: Design, build, and debug software nodes within ROS2 frameworks. Use DDS (Data Distribution Service) for real-time, publish-subscribe communication between robotic subsystems and Ditto’s platform. Implement MAVLink Integrations: Create and refine MAVLink-based communication channels for telemetry, command, and control of unmanned aerial systems. Ensure dependable data transfer between Ditto’s platform and autopilot firmware. Solve Problems in Real-Time: Act as the first line of technical support during field testing. Diagnose and resolve software, sensor, and communication issues on robotic platforms as they arise. Location Remote. Candidates in Atlanta, Austin, San Francisco, or Seattle are encouraged to apply.

About AnthropicAt Anthropic, we are dedicated to creating AI systems that are not only reliable and interpretable but also steerable. Our mission is to ensure that AI is both safe and beneficial for our users and society at large. Our quickly growing team comprises passionate researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders who collaborate to construct beneficial AI systems.About the RoleWe are seeking talented software engineers to join our Platform organization, where we create foundational tools that enhance product development across Anthropic. You will take ownership of the infrastructure and systems that teams rely on to deliver products reliably and at scale, whether for internal stakeholders or for hundreds of thousands of external users and companies worldwide.This position is ideal for engineers who excel in tackling complex infrastructure challenges and designing systems that are reliable, scalable, and elegant. You will play a pivotal role in defining the performance quality standards for our company, supporting the next generation of LLM-first products, and transforming the developer experience into a best-in-class model.We have several teams actively hiring, and placements will be made post-interview based on your interests and experience, along with our organizational needs. This flexible approach allows us to align talented engineers with the projects where they can have the most significant impact and potential for growth.Platform Acceleration: Your work will focus on maximizing the productivity of our product engineers. You will design and optimize essential development infrastructure that drives our AI product development, including development environments, observability tools, and CI/CD pipelines. Working closely with product teams, you'll identify and eliminate friction points in their development workflows, thus significantly enhancing productivity across our entire product organization and accelerating our mission.Service Infrastructure: We maintain the core systems that underpin Anthropic's engineering efforts, from service mesh and observability systems to deployment pipelines and shared libraries. Our contributions enable product teams to build and operate reliable services at scale, making us a vital multiplier of effectiveness across the entire company.Multicloud: We create and maintain the infrastructure that allows Anthropic to operate seamlessly across multiple cloud providers, emphasizing cloud-agnostic tools, cross-cloud networking, and multi-region deployments.Authentication & Identity: We construct and uphold the critical infrastructure that supports identity management and authentication across Anthropic's platforms.

As a Staff Systems Engineer specializing in Warfighter Systems at Anduril Industries, you will play a crucial role in developing and integrating cutting-edge systems that support our military operations. You will work collaboratively with a talented team to innovate solutions that enhance our national security.

About the TeamJoin the dynamic Online Storage team at OpenAI, where we empower products like ChatGPT, Sora, and our APIs with cutting-edge database and online storage solutions. Our rapidly expanding team is dedicated to building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports all our innovative offerings.About the RoleAs OpenAI continues to grow, we are on the lookout for talented and experienced engineers who excel at tackling complex challenges to construct high-performance, scalable database systems. Your contributions will be crucial in allowing us to enhance our products swiftly while ensuring they are reliable and fast.In this collaborative and high-energy environment, you will be responsible for creating systems that cater to millions of users around the globe, prioritizing safety and performance.We invite ambitious software engineers to become part of our Online Storage team, where you will design and develop large-scale databases, collaborate with multiple product teams to adapt the infrastructure to their needs, and ensure operational excellence by establishing SLAs and KPIs that meet stakeholder requirements. This role is perfect for engineers who are passionate about solving intricate, large-scale problems and building resilient, high-performing systems.In this role, you will:Craft highly scalable, reliable, and efficient database solutionsDesign user-friendly APIs that seamlessly interact with the underlying databaseIdentify and resolve performance and scalability issues to optimize system efficiencyDiagnose, instrument, and resolve system challenges, from identifying root causes to implementing long-term fixesDefine the technical roadmap and lead the development of resilient infrastructure that supports high-scale production systems and adapts to business growthEngage closely with product teams to thoroughly understand requirements and deliver impactful solutionsEnhance engineering productivity by developing intuitive tools and systems for fellow developersEnsure the reliability of the systems you develop, which includes participating in an on-call rotation for critical incident responseYou might excel in this role if you:Have a proven track record of designing and optimizing production systems to support evolving product capabilities and scaling demandsPossess strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building robust systemsAre adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions

Join DigitalOcean as a Systems Engineer I, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing our cloud infrastructure.Your responsibilities will include troubleshooting and resolving issues, ensuring system reliability, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize performance.

Anduril Industries is a forward-thinking defense technology firm dedicated to revolutionizing military capabilities through cutting-edge technology. By integrating the innovation, expertise, and agile business models of some of the 21st century's most dynamic companies into the defense sector, Anduril is redefining the design, construction, and deployment of military systems. Our systems leverage Lattice OS, an AI-driven operating system that synthesizes extensive data streams into a real-time, 3D command and control interface. In a time marked by strategic competition, Anduril is devoted to providing state-of-the-art autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking solutions to military operations faster than ever before.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a Staff Software Engineer to spearhead our Distributed Simulation initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will take charge of developing a groundbreaking distributed simulation product that facilitates collaboration among diverse robotic units across multiple physical locations. The ideal candidate will have a robust understanding of the entire product lifecycle, from the initial scoping of user requirements through to the architectural design and implementation of viable solutions.Your ResponsibilitiesYou will leverage your expertise to advocate for design decisions that consider:varied interpretations of “truth” between server and clientlatency challenges between clients and the serveroptimal locations for GPU-intensive computationsthe process of registering new robots within the networkdelivering software updates while ensuring system availabilitytransferring data across isolated networksmonitoring simulation states for comprehensive post-exercise debugging and reporting

The Carbon Robotics LaserWeeder™ harnesses cutting-edge robotics, computer vision, AI/deep learning, and laser technology to eradicate weeds with astonishing precision—without the use of herbicides. This groundbreaking approach minimizes environmental impact, enhances soil health, and aids farmers in overcoming labor shortages and escalating costs. Designed in Seattle and manufactured in our state-of-the-art facility in Richland, Washington, the LaserWeeder is pioneering a new era in automated weed management. With $157 million raised from esteemed investors including BOND, NVentures (NVIDIA’s venture arm), Anthos Capital, Fuse Venture Capital, Ignition Partners, Revolution, Sozo Ventures, and Voyager Capital, Carbon Robotics is at the forefront of innovation.Our team is straightforward and action-oriented, dedicated to bringing our visions to fruition. Whether innovating transformative technologies or visiting farms to ensure our products are effective and safe, we do what it takes to meet our customers' needs.Joining us means tackling significant challenges with substantial impacts. You will have opportunities for professional growth, to solve intricate problems, and to contribute meaningfully to a mission that is vital. At Carbon Robotics, we empower our team to operate autonomously and make practical, real-world decisions.Be part of our journey as we innovate, implement, and shape the future of agriculture together.YouTube | X | Instagram | LinkedIn | NewsAs a Robot Systems Software Engineer at Carbon Robotics, you will collaborate with software, mechanical, and electrical engineering teams to develop AI and robotics solutions. Specifically, you will engage in the design and implementation of features and algorithms for robotic systems.Your commitment to ensuring our customers receive reliable and safe products may involve hands-on visits to farms.

About Our TeamJoin the Statsig team at OpenAI, where we engineer the essential experimentation, rollout, and analytics infrastructure that drives every aspect of our product development. Our innovative systems empower teams across OpenAI to launch features safely, conduct experiments, and analyze the performance of product and model changes in real environments.Based in our Bellevue office, we are a close-knit group that thrives on in-person collaboration, rapid execution with a focus on impact, and creating systems that enable creativity across the organization.About the RoleAs a Senior Infrastructure Engineer on the Statsig team, you will play a vital role in designing and scaling the core infrastructure that supports OpenAI's experimentation and rollout tools.You will engage with distributed systems that provide real-time configuration decisions, handle vast amounts of experimentation data, and facilitate analytics that help teams gauge the effectiveness of product and model adaptations in production.This position demands a deep technical understanding and emphasizes performance, scalability, and reliability at an unprecedented scale. You will architect systems capable of supporting billions of feature evaluations, adhering to stringent latency standards, and establishing the data foundation for experimentation throughout OpenAI's product ecosystem.In this position, you will:Design and implement low-latency configuration delivery systems that drive progressive rollouts across OpenAI's diverse product offerings.Develop a highly scalable data ingestion and analytics infrastructure to enhance experimentation, product analytics, and feature performance tracking.Elevate the performance, efficiency, and reliability of Statsig’s core infrastructure, ensuring systems remain fast and stable as OpenAI’s products expand globally.Optimize query performance and data accessibility for experimentation and analytics workflows utilized by teams across OpenAI.Lead significant technical initiatives and influence the architecture of the experimentation and rollout infrastructure utilized company-wide.You may excel in this role if you:Possess experience building large-scale distributed systems with rigorous performance and reliability standards.Thrive on solving low-latency systems challenges, such as real-time configuration delivery and data analysis.

At Docker, we are transforming the landscape of application development, empowering developers to focus on what truly matters. Our globally distributed, remote-first team is driven by a shared enthusiasm for innovation and exceptional developer experiences. With over 20 million active users and 20 billion image pulls each month, Docker stands as the leading tool for building, sharing, and running applications—trusted by both emerging startups and Fortune 100 companies. As we embark on an exciting growth journey, we invite you to join us for an incredible adventure!We are on the lookout for a Senior Software Engineer to become a vital member of our Data Infrastructure team, driving the technical advancement of our data systems that underpin analytics company-wide. As Docker scales to serve millions of developers and thousands of enterprise clients globally, we are in need of a senior technical leader who can design, cultivate, and deploy scalable data infrastructure that empowers data-driven decision-making across our Product, Engineering, Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Executive teams.In this hands-on leadership position, you will blend individual technical contributions with strategic thinking and mentorship. Your responsibilities will include architecting and implementing robust data systems and processes tailored to Docker's analytics requirements while setting technical standards and best practices for our data organization. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will gather requirements and deliver data solutions that drive key business outcomes.To succeed in this role, you must possess expert-level technical skills in modern data platforms, exceptional system design abilities, and the capacity to influence technical direction while mentoring and nurturing fellow engineers. You will play an essential part in scaling Docker's data capabilities as we continue to broaden our product offerings and serve enterprise customers around the globe.

At Docker, we revolutionize application development, empowering developers to concentrate on what truly matters. Our globally distributed, remote-first team is passionate about innovation and crafting exceptional developer experiences. With over 20 million monthly users and 20 billion image pulls, Docker stands as the premier tool for building, sharing, and deploying applications, trusted by both startups and Fortune 100 companies. As we continue to expand rapidly, we invite you to embark on this exciting journey with us!Join Docker’s AI Tools & Security team, where we are laying the groundwork for the next generation of secure, developer-centric AI infrastructure. Our flagship product, the MCP Gateway, enables developers to connect, monitor, and secure AI agents and tools throughout their lifecycle—from prototype through to production. We are setting the standard for how developers can safely leverage the Model Context Protocol (MCP) in real-world applications.We are in search of a Principal Backend Engineer who excels at the crossroads of artificial intelligence, security, and developer experience. In this pivotal role, you will guide the technical strategy for the Gateway and its associated services, collaborating closely with Product, Design, and Security teams to craft intuitive frameworks and APIs that developers will love. Embrace a high-velocity, high-ownership environment where you will deliver swiftly, iterate frequently, and help shape the future of secure agent-based development.