Senior Software Engineer Expeditionary Systems (OpAI)

About the role

Bamboohr is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Expeditionary Systems team within the OpAI division. This role focuses on building and maintaining software systems that support expeditionary operations through artificial intelligence capabilities, requiring close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable solutions for defense and government customers. You will take ownership of complex system components and contribute to architectural decisions that shape the direction of the OpAI product line, working in challenging and resource-constrained environments where both software engineering excellence and operational understanding are essential. The team values continuous improvement and engineering excellence across all aspects of the development process.

Key facts

What you'll do

Design and implement core software components for expeditionary systems within the OpAI platform.

Collaborate with product managers and domain experts to translate operational requirements into technical specifications.

Write clean, maintainable code that meets performance and reliability standards for field-deployed systems.

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers on their pull requests.

Debug and resolve issues in production environments, ensuring minimal downtime for critical operational systems.

Contribute to system architecture discussions and actively advocate for best practices in software design.

Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for APIs, system behaviors, and deployment procedures.

Work with data pipelines and machine learning models to integrate AI capabilities into expeditionary workflows.

Support the testing and validation of software releases before deployment to operational environments.

Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge through technical presentations and written guides.

Identify and address technical debt proactively to keep the codebase healthy and maintainable over time.

Partner with operations teams to understand field needs and translate them into actionable software improvements.

Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and engineering practices to improve team productivity and system quality.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field is required.

Proven experience designing and building reliable software systems in a professional engineering setting.

Strong programming skills in Python or C++ for building scalable systems-level software applications.

Hands-on experience with version control systems and collaborative software development workflows is strongly required.

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team-oriented environment with clear written communication skills.

Solid hands-on experience with software development lifecycle processes and comprehensive testing methodologies is expected.

Relevant prior experience with cloud platforms or distributed systems is considered a valuable plus.

Eligibility for security clearance or willingness to obtain clearance for government contracts is necessary.

Comfortable with ambiguity and able to make sound technical decisions in fast-paced environments.

Experience working with government or defense customers is a strong advantage for this position.

Nice to have

Prior hands-on experience with expeditionary or military logistics software systems is very helpful.

Practical working knowledge of modern artificial intelligence frameworks and machine learning model deployment pipelines.

Hands-on experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes is highly beneficial for this role.

Prior hands-on background in real-time systems or low-latency application development is greatly valued here.

Exposure to containerized deployment pipelines and continuous integration workflows is a bonus.

Understanding of network protocols and distributed systems architecture is advantageous for this role.

Experience with version control platforms beyond Git, such as Mercurial, is a welcome addition.

Skills & tools

Proficiency in the Python programming language for backend development and scripting.

Strong proficiency in C++ for high-performance and systems-level software components.

Proficiency in Git for source code management and collaborative development workflows.

Experience with cloud services including AWS or Azure for scalable infrastructure.

Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch for AI integration.

Hands-on experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes for deployment management.

Experience with RESTful API design and development for building interoperable system interfaces.

Agile development methodologies and iterative delivery practices are commonly used on this team.

Practical notes

This position is based in San Diego, California and requires on-site presence at the Bamboohr office.

The role is full-time with standard business hours, though some flexibility may be available.

Candidates should expect to go through a background check as part of the hiring process.

Bamboohr is an equal opportunity employer and warmly welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.

The hiring process includes technical interviews and a take-home coding assessment.

Bamboohr offers competitive benefits and professional development opportunities for all team members.

International applicants should be aware that this role requires on-site work in San Diego.