Senior Software Engineer
Company: Second Front Systems
Location: Washington, DC (Remote)
Salary: $190,000 - $215,000 a year
Type: Full-time
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-05-29
About this role
# ABOUT THE ROLE
Second Front Systems’ (2F) Workshop team is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team. We are a dynamic, fast-growing entrepreneurial company at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and national security, committed to delivering transformative solutions that empower our nation’s defenders. This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a company that is redefining the way software is delivered and secured in the defense sector.
At 2F, we thrive on innovation and purpose, combining a startup’s agility with a clear mission to support national security. You will be at the forefront of driving the development and delivery strategy behind the deployment and scaling new and existing offerings that deliver unique capabilities for our commercial and government customers, including the Department of Defense, who are looking to accelerate the transition and adoption of innovative technologies for national defense. If you’re ready to contribute to a team that values ingenuity, collaboration, and impact then we want to hear from you.
Note: This position requires U.S. citizenship due to government contract requirements. Additionally, candidates must reside in one of our approved hiring hubs:
- DC/Maryland/Virginia
- Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill, NC
- Denver/Colorado Springs, CO
- Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
## What You’ll Do
- Contribute to building and scaling frontend, RESTful API backend, and infrastructure as part of a distributed development team.
- Agile development: writing, reviewing, maintaining, testing, and deploying code
- Participate in code reviews, mentor others, and evangelize best coding practices
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to implement new features
## Skills You’ll Bring to Our Team
- U.S. Citizenship
- Experience with the full product development lifecycle
- Proven ability to break down complex problems and discover, diagnose, an...