Front End Software Engineer

About the company Our client is a software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Build, integrate and deploy full-stack software for mission-focused systems that coordinate autonomous platforms, working closely with specialists in sensing, AI and robotics. The role spans user interfaces, back-end services and the deployment work needed to run them in production across cloud and on-premises environments. What you'll do - Build, test, integrate and deploy critical full-stack software for controlling multi-modal autonomous systems. - Connect the system to a data platform and to AI, sensor fusion and robotic control components. - Resolve practical problems in deployment, integration, security and user experience across cloud, on-premises and hybrid setups. - Work with multidisciplinary engineers in sensing, AI, systems engineering, user experience and robotics to deliver well integrated solutions. What we're looking for - 2+ years of professional software development experience, including user-facing full-stack systems. - 2+ years integrating and deploying software to cloud, on-premises or hybrid environments. - Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, Rust or Java. - Extensive experience with React and TypeScript. - Solid working knowledge of integration, deployment, CI and automation tools, APIs, networking, security, authentication and Linux. - A university degree in a technical discipline, or substantial practical experience that can stand in for one. - A track record of keeping live software reliable once it reaches users. - Ability to manage complexity, take initiative and think clearly under pressure. - Eligible and willing to obtain a US security clearance. - Strong alignment with defense-related work. Bonus points - Familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes. - Experience with real-time data streaming or 3D rendering frameworks. - Experience building user interfaces for AI or generative models. Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 135,000 to 200,000 per year - Equity - Health, dental and vision coverage - Life and disability insurance - Commuter benefits - Relocation assistance - Flexible paid time off - Paid holidays - Paid parental leave - Retirement savings plan Location and work model - Washington, DC, New York City, Palo Alto or Seattle, United States - Hybrid, with up to 2 days per week working from home - Full-time - Travel of 25 to 75 percent, varying by location and team