Senior Software Engineer, Fleet Team

Are you someone who thrives on tackling genuinely complex challenges, the kind where your code directly impacts real-world operations in critical environments? We’re not talking about simple data entry screens here. Defense Unicorns is searching for an exceptional Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative Fleet team. You will craft the operational control surfaces for distributed systems across edge and remote environments, building intuitive interfaces that empower users to manage and operate vital assets. This is a chance to truly own the frontend experience, working across the entire stack to ensure every pixel, API call, and system behavior aligns perfectly. If you’re ready to build impactful, robust solutions for the most demanding contexts, then this is your moment.

Overview

Defense Unicorns is building the future of secure, distributed systems for vital national defense and intelligence missions. Our Fleet team plays a crucial role in this vision, focusing on developing and evolving Fleet Management and Edge Management capabilities within the Unified Defense Platform (UDS). As a Senior Software Engineer, you will dive deep into creating sophisticated, data-driven interfaces. These are not merely decorative UIs; they are the command centers users rely on to understand, manage, and operate complex systems in diverse and challenging environments. While your primary focus will be on driving the frontend experience, success in this role demands a strong full-stack awareness. You'll need to understand how data flows, how APIs are designed, and how your frontend decisions reverberate throughout the entire distributed system. You’ll work closely with backend engineers, platform specialists, and product designers to deliver responsive, reliable, and truly intuitive user experiences. This is a fully remote, worldwide opportunity, allowing you to contribute from wherever you are.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement highly interactive and data-rich user interfaces for managing individual assets and large fleets of distributed systems.
Lead the frontend development lifecycle, from concept and wireframing to deployment and continuous iteration.
Collaborate seamlessly with backend engineers, platform architects, and UX designers to create unified, high-performance solutions.
Ensure tight alignment between UI behavior, API contracts, and the underlying system capabilities, particularly in asynchronous and distributed contexts.
Contribute significantly to API design discussions, advocating for user experience and system efficiency.
Optimize frontend performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and ensure the reliability of operational control surfaces.
Drive best practices in code quality, testing, and maintainability across the team.

Requirements

Extensive experience as a Full-Stack Engineer with a strong passion for frontend development in complex, data-driven applications.
Demonstrated ability to build sophisticated user interfaces that are intuitive, responsive, and robust, particularly for managing intricate system states.
Profound understanding of modern web technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns.
Solid grasp of full-stack principles, including API design, data flow through distributed systems, and backend integration.
Experience working with asynchronous operations and managing state in distributed environments.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced setting.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working within diverse, cross-functional teams.
A proactive approach to identifying challenges and driving solutions that enhance the user experience and system functionality.

What You'll Gain

The chance to make a tangible impact on critical defense systems, shaping how complex technologies are managed and operated globally.
Work on cutting-edge platforms, solving unique technical challenges that simply don't exist elsewhere.
Collaborate with a diverse team of exceptionally talented engineers, designers, and domain experts.
Significant ownership over a crucial part of our product, with ample opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
The flexibility and autonomy that comes with a fully remote, worldwide team culture.
A supportive environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.