Senior Software Engineer, Secret Clearance Eligible

Striveworks

. Serve as a core contributor to the company’s direction .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Go and Python programming, with a strong focus on developing scalable, cloud-neutral systems using microservices architecture. Proven ability to lead the software development life cycle and mentor junior engineers while applying user-centric design principles.

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Go ProgrammingPython ProficiencyCloud ArchitectureDevOps TechnologiesSoftware Development Life Cycle Leadership

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Hard Skills

C++ (17 or Higher)Java (11 or Higher)C# (9 or Higher)RustDatabase DesignObject-Oriented ProgrammingDesign PatternsAgile MethodologiesEvent-Driven ArchitectureMicroservices Architecture

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationKnowledge SharingCoachingCross-Functional Communication

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD ToolsGitDockerKubernetesOpenStack

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Related FieldUS CitizenshipEligibility for Secret US Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Everything as Code PrinciplesUser-Centric DesignScalable ServicesPerformant SystemsSoftware Development Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDockerJavaKubernetesMicroservicesOpenStackPythonRustSDLCC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a core contributor to the company’s direction
Write quality code in Go and Python
Develop using Everything as Code principles
Build cloud-neutral systems
Apply user-centric design
Work with hexagonal, event-driven, microservices architecture
Optimize, deploy, and refine AI models and algorithms
Design and develop performant, scalable services
Lead the software development life cycle from requirements collaboration through technical design, implementation, and deployment
Collaborate cross-functionally and participate in or lead design discussions
Share knowledge, mentor, and coach engineers through onboarding, code reviews, and leading junior engineers

Requirements

What you’ll need

A bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or similar experience
6–8 years of hands-on development experience
Excellence in Go, C++ (17 or higher), Java (11 or higher), C# (9 or higher), or Rust
Proficiency in Python
Experience with DevOps technologies: CI/CD tools, Git, Docker, Kubernetes
Proven experience with cloud architecture: commercial cloud, OpenStack
Experience in the design and development of performant, scalable services
Familiarity with database design and architecture: relational and non-relational
Ability to work cross-functionally and participate in or lead design discussions
Ability to independently lead the software development life cycle, from collaborating with product teams on requirements to executing technical design, implementation, and deployment
Experience in knowledge sharing, mentoring, and coaching (i.e., onboarding, code reviews, leading junior engineers)
Strong understanding of software development principles, such as object-oriented programming, design patterns, documentation, and agile methodologies
US citizenship with eligibility and willingness to obtain a Secret US security clearance
Expected travel of about 10% of the time

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/dental/vision insurance
Voluntary life, long-term disability, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
HSA and FSA (including dependent care FSA) plans
401(k) plan
Unlimited PTO
Paid parental leave
Equity grants
Cash bonuses
Fully remote work environment or hybrid/on-site work option at the Austin office