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Senior Software Engineer - Open Source (RD217)

Defense Unicorns · Remote, United States

Posted 13 days ago

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This role has been open
13 days
Defense Unicorns's roles stay open a median of 44 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
26% of Defense Unicorns's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Defense Unicorns
high
24 stale, 3 reposted of 50 open
Hiring momentum
76 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Defense Unicorns's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Defense Unicorns.

About this role

As a Senior Software Engineer focused on open source at Defense Unicorns, you will build, maintain, and steward open source products while collaborating with various stakeholders. Your role involves designing and implementing cloud native software, engaging with open source communities, and ensuring technical quality across codebases. You will also provide mentorship and contribute to documentation and community engagement efforts.

Our read on this posting3.6out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Defense Unicorns as an employer.

What you need

  • Strong experience in Golang
  • Willingness to learn TypeScript
  • Experience with cloud native technologies
  • Ability to work proactively and manage time efficiently
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to have

  • 5+ years experience with software engineering
  • Experience building or maintaining open source software tools
  • Strong understanding of system design, library and software APIs, Kubernetes, and cloud architecture
  • Familiar with core Kubernetes concepts
  • Experience contributing to open source projects and participating in open source communities

What you get

  • Medical/Dental/Vision premiums are 100% Company Paid
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • 401k Retirement Plan
  • Company Stock Options

Worth weighing

  • Remote work environment may require strong self-management skills
  • Travel expectations of 5-15% may not suit everyone
  • No specific mention of salary negotiation flexibility
  • Role may evolve with additional responsibilities over time

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Listed by Defense Unicorns on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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