Software Engineer (Defense)
At a glance
Mid-level Software Engineering role at Air Space Intelligence. Denver · full-time · $135,000–$265,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build new software from the ground up, then improve existing products as user needs change
- Work with end users, engineers and deployment strategists to turn real problems into software
- Create decision tools for users and help improve airspace safety
What you bring
- You’re proficient in at least one modern programming language and can pick up Rust and Python
- You use modern LLM tools to speed up development and improve code quality
- You can work with teams and customers to turn unclear needs into delivered software
- You’re able to work independently, travel and obtain security clearance
Who this fits
This mid-level role is based on-site in Denver. It suits an engineer comfortable owning work independently while collaborating with customers and cross-functional teammates. Employment depends on obtaining the authorizations required for the work, which may include U.S. immigration-status and location restrictions.
From the employer
About ASI
ASI's mission-critical technology powers decision-making across aviation, defense, energy, and other critical infrastructure domains. Backed by top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Spark Capital, and Renegade Partners, ASI delivers operational decision superiority—compressing days of analysis into seconds of action. ASI is leading the way and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.
What You Will Do:
Your responsibilities will span from conceptualizing and building innovative products from scratch (0 to 1) to enhancing and optimizing existing solutions as they evolve (1 to n). You will operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, where you will have the opportunity to shape and set the standards for excellence. You will work with a cross-functional team, including end-users, other engineers, and deployment strategists. You will solve real problems that make a difference, providing decision-making tools to end users and improving the safety of our airspace.
What We Value:
Proficiency in at least one modern programming language. We work in Rust and Python and expect you to have the foundation to quickly learn these languages.
Proficient in leveraging modern LLM tools to accelerate development workflows and enhance code quality.
Ability to partner across teams and directly with customers, turning ambiguous requirements into shipped software.
Comfort operating independently in a fast-paced and dynamic environment - driving work to completion without waiting for direction.
Curiosity and a desire to grow, including learning our customers' domain deeply enough to anticipate their needs.
Ability to travel.
Ability to obtain security clearance.
How We Hire:
We look at the interview process not as a screening or test, but rather as an opportunity to simulate what it would look like working together. We build the interview process around you.
ASI works with export controlled technology and restricted U.S. Government data, including on contracts mandating U.S. immigration status and location restrictions for performing personnel. Employment offers are contingent on ability to timely obtain all required authorizations for contemplated job duties.
In case you’re interested in taking a shortcut through our application process - try a little puzzle on for size. Below you’ll find an array of bytes. Once decoded, it will reveal the hiring manager’s e-mail. Send an e-mail with the subject “Squawk!” and we’ll get in touch right away! Send in your code as well!
[33, 56, 46, 44, 62, 13, 44, 36, 63, 62, 61, 44, 46, 40, 96, 36, 35, 57, 40, 33, 33, 36, 42, 40, 35, 46, 40, 99, 46, 34, 32]Each character in the hiring manager’s email was translated into the byte array above by first converting each character into its Unicode integer representation, and then XOR’ing each integer with a secret key.
In order to find the key - you’ll have to do some aviation research into squawk codes. Specifically - the key will be the squawk code used to signal a generic emergency, with any leading or trailing 0’s trimmed out. Happy decoding!
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