Senior Software Engineer

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and test software on Linux platforms, including services, tools, and automated test systems. Maintain CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments while collaborating with government engineers to define technical requirements.

Requirements

Requires 8+ years of professional software development experience and strong proficiency in Linux and at least two programming languages like Python, C++, Java, or Go. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be a U.S. person.

Skills

• Linux
• Python
• C++
• Java
• Go
• TCP/IP
• Networking
• CI/CD
• Kubernetes
• Containers
• Cloud platforms
• Shell scripting
• System administration
• Network security
• Backend development
• API development

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401k plan

About this role

ABOUT FATHOM ROBOTICS
Fathom Robotics provides operations, maintenance, training, and applied engineering services for uncrewed maritime systems supporting U.S. Government and commercial defense programs. We have multiple active projects across a variety of government and commercial clients and are actively fielding systems in operational environments.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Fathom Robotics is hiring a Senior Software Engineer to develop software that directly supports a government program. The work is software development first: Linux-based services and tools, network and data systems, embedded and edge platforms, and the test automation that keeps them reliable.
You will work as a Fathom contractor alongside government and industry engineers, and own your work from design through delivery. This role suits an engineer who has shipped production software for government users and is comfortable owning the result.
Government users depend on this software working the first time it is fielded.
LOCATION: Tampa, FL (On-Site)
WORK TYPE: Full-Time
CLEARANCE: US Person Required | Active TS/SCI Clearance Required
PROGRAM CONDITIONS
This is a contractor position supporting a government program, based on site in Tampa, FL, with occasional travel to customer sites and test events. Program milestones and customer needs will sometimes require extended hours. Outside those periods the schedule is standard.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, write, and test software on Linux, including services, tools, and test automation
Develop and automate software for Linux-based network and server systems, including virtualized and deployable environments
Build backend services, APIs, and data pipelines, and integrate them with customer and program systems
Troubleshoot network, system, and software faults, using packet captures, logs, and hardware test equipment
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments so releases are repeatable and testable
Work with Fathom and government engineers to define electrical and software interfaces and requirements
Support the program office technically, including reviews, status reporting, and customer questions
Write design documentation and test reports, and the documentation government deployment requires
Review code and mentor less experienced engineers
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience
8+ years of professional software development experience, including delivery of production systems
Strong Linux experience: day-to-day development and administration on RHEL, Debian, or similar, including shell scripting, networking, and debugging
Strong proficiency in at least two of Python, C++, Java, and Go
Solid TCP/IP networking knowledge (routing, VPNs, packet analysis) and network security fundamentals
Experience building backend systems, APIs, and tools
Experience with containers, Kubernetes, and a major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with CI/CD tooling and infrastructure as code
Able to work with minimal direction in a small team and own work from design to delivery
Strong written and verbal communication
US Person status required (defense program context)
Active TS/SCI clearance required; must be able to pass a background check
PREFERRED BACKGROUNDS
Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering (a significant plus)
Experience with network and infrastructure automation on Linux (Python, Ansible, or similar)
Experience with tactical or deployable networks, or virtualized and hyper-converged infrastructure
Experience with RMF, DISA STIGs, and accreditation of DoD networks
Experience deploying software on classified networks for government customers
Prior military service, particularly in intelligence or operations
We offer a flexible ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement), so you choose the health plan that fits you instead of a one-size-fits-all option. Eligible employees receive up to $750 per month toward an individual plan, selected through a simple online marketplace, and any unused funds can go toward other eligible medical expenses. We also offer a 401(k) plan to help you save for the future.
Fathom Robotics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

About Fathom Robotics

Robotics Engineering · 11-50 employees