El Segundo, California, United States · On-site
$140k–$190k/yr
<p>Smack Technologies is a defense-focused AI company building software that helps government teams plan, train, and operate more effectively. We create production systems that combine advanced simulation, data, and engi…
Skills: Backend Engineering, Full-stack Development, Python, Go, Java
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Design and build backend services and APIs to power core product capabilities and platform functions. Support the deployment and operation of services within TS/SCI and on-prem environments while improving system reliability.
Requires professional experience building production software systems with proficiency in Python or Go and at least one strongly typed language. Candidates should have experience with API development and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
Smack Technologies is a defense-focused AI company building software that helps government teams plan, train, and operate more effectively. We create production systems that combine advanced simulation, data, and engineering to solve complex real-world problems.
Design and build backend services that power core product and platform capabilities.
Develop and maintain APIs used by internal systems and user-facing applications.
Contribute to full-stack features when the product needs require it.
Support deployment, configuration, and operation of services in TS/SCI and on-prem environments.
Debug and resolve issues across services, deployments, and integrations.
Work closely with engineers to turn ambiguous requirements into working systems.
Travel periodically to support customer integrations and on-site deployments.
Continuously improve system reliability, performance, and maintainability.
Professional experience building and operating production software systems
Strong backend engineering experience with some exposure to full-stack development
Proficiency in Python or Go in a professional environment
Experience with at least one strongly typed language such as Go, Java, C#, or C++
Experience developing and maintaining APIs (REST, gRPC, GraphQL, or similar)
Experience supporting deployed services, including basic deployment, scripting, or operational tasks
Exposure to Kubernetes or similar orchestration tools
Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous problem spaces and help clarify requirements
Experience working in collaborative, fast-moving engineering teams
Competitive salary and equity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and company holidays
If you want your work to move beyond development and into real operational use, we encourage you to apply.
The Frontier AI Lab for National Security, delivering Decision Dominance to the U.S. DoW, its partners, and allies.
Smack is building the first frontier AI lab for national security. Our mission is to deliver Decision Dominance to the U.S. DoW, its allies, and partners. Smack's domain-specific models analyze multimodal data streams in real time, converting that data into campaign-informed decisions across the kill chain in seconds.
Offices: Los Angeles, CA, US · San Antonio, TX, US
The Frontier AI Lab for National Security, delivering Decision Dominance to the U.S. DoW, its partners, and allies.
Smack is building the first frontier AI lab for national security. Our mission is to deliver Decision Dominance to the U.S. DoW, its allies, and partners. Smack's domain-specific models analyze multimodal data streams in real time, converting that data into campaign-informed decisions across the kill chain in seconds.
Offices: Los Angeles, CA, US · San Antonio, TX, US
