Rise8

Senior Software Engineer (TAK / ATAK)

Tampa, FL (Onsite) · Senior

No sponsorship$144k-$180kDetected 8 days ago

JavaC++KotlinAndroidAlgorithmsGitDockerKubernetesCI/CDLinuxCybersecurityAgileGISCommunication

About the role

We believe customer experience starts with employee experience, so we take care of our employees.
Rise8 is where you'll do the best work of your career-supported by a culture you won't find anywhere else.
Certified as a Great Place to Work®, with 100% of employees saying they love working here, Rise8 is where bold ideas become real capabilities.

Rise8 builds custom, secure software for government organizations, measuring success by impact: lives saved, time returned, and missions advanced.
We think big, start small, and scale fast with elite teams across product, design, and engineering to drive continuous delivery for critical missions.
Position may require up to 25% travel in support of contract performance, customer site visits, and program activities.

6-10 years of professional software engineering experience
Experience with the TAK ecosystem (ATAK/WinTAK/CIVTAK/TAK Server), especially developing TAK plugins or extensions
Strong understanding of geospatial concepts, data formats (CoT, GeoPackage), and GIS toolkits
Experience with Test Driven Development (TDD) and agile methodologies
Strong understanding of algorithms, design patterns, APIs, and software architecture
Ability to obtain a security clearance for US Government work
You have a passion for high-speed security and you care about risk management over compliance
You enjoy daily decision making and real product delivery
You enjoy collaborative teams, pairing with team members, and inviting your clients to participate
You are a creative problem solver who is comfortable with uncertainty
Proficient in Java, Kotlin, or C++, especially in the context of Android or Windows development
Strong communication skills and comfort in a pair-programming environment
Comfortable in Linux environments and with container tools like Docker or Kubernetes
Familiar with DevSecOps practices and tools such as Git, GitLab CI, SonarQube, Fortify, etc
BA/BS in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Experience working with or inside a DoD Software Factory or on fielded tactical systems
Familiarity with mesh networking, radio integration, or disconnected ops environments
Background in cybersecurity, secure coding, or cross-domain solutions (CDS)
Familiarity with operational workflows of military, law enforcement, or emergency response teams
As such, this role requires U.S. citizenship.
If hired, you would also be required to go through a background investigation.

Work with TAK protocols like Cursor on Target (CoT) and geospatial formats like GeoPackage

The annual salary range for this role as it is posted is $143,824 to $179,780 regardless of final candidate location within the United States.
The final job level and annual salary will be determined based on the education, qualification, knowledge, skills, ability, and experience of the final candidate(s), and calibrated against relevant market data and internal team equity.
Accrued budget of up to $4,000 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials.

Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce
Premium Insurance: We cover up to 100% of the employee premium and up to 80% of the combined dependent premium on our base health plan depending on pay band.
We also cover 100% of the premium for employee and dependent Dental and Vision as well as employee premiums for Life and Disability coverage.
Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay.
Paid time off (PTO): 4 weeks combined accrued vacation and sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday, jury duty, and bereavement.
Education & Training: Accrued budget of up to $4,000 per year for classes, travel, events, and materials.
Wellness Budget: To encourage and support a well-rounded healthy lifestyle, we cover 50% reimbursement on a variety of wellness activities and products, up to $500 per calendar year.
We offer competitive pay and benefits, but what sets us apart is our commitment to autonomy, growth, and a culture rooted in kindness, candor, and continuous learning.

Equipment: We offer a MacBook Pro and multi-port adapter.
All of Rise8's work in this area is with Federal Government customers that require our employees involved with their projects be U.S. citizens.

This listing is sourced directly from Rise8's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.