The Role
Design, build, and operate backend services and APIs for production systems; support deployments (including on-prem and TS/SCI environments); debug integrations; contribute full-stack features as needed; travel occasionally for customer integrations; improve system reliability and performance.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
Tasks
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.
Requirements
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
Benefits
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.
Tasks
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.
Requirements
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
Benefits
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.
Skills Required
- 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
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The Company
What We Do
Smack Technologies Inc. is a defense tech company and the first frontier AI lab dedicated to national security. Founded in 2024, it develops domain-specific AI models powered by deep reinforcement learning to provide decision dominance for the U.S. Department of War, its allies, and partners. The company builds AI software and product suites that compress military decision-making timelines from months to minutes.
