Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack (TS Clearance)

Title: Senior Software Engineer - Full Stack (TS Clearance) Location: Washington, D.C. Metro Area

THE ROLE

At Andesite, we are building a new product for technical operators in the national security space. As a full stack engineer, you will be responsible for developing our application backend and frontend systems that enable analysts to get maximum value from data sources that include social media, audio, and geolocation data.  This is a unique role that involves developing a new product that extends our existing platform by working directly with customers, as well as working within the platform itself to enhance capabilities that will benefit multiple products.

An Active TS security clearance is required for this role.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Design, build, and launch resilient, high-performance web applications and secure APIs that process, visualize, and fuses multi-source intelligence data - including social media feeds, audio streams, and geolocation telemetry - for mission-critical operator workflows.
• Partner directly with Product, Design, Domain SMEs, and other Engineering teams to translate complex technical requirements into seamless user experiences that empower national security analysts.
• Deploy in the product alongside tactical operators, iteratively building, validating, and optimizing custom tools directly within real-world national security operational contexts.
• Extend and strengthen Andesite’s core platform capabilities, ensuring seamless data integration, low-latency performance, and scalable infrastructure that benefits multiple product offerings.

WHO YOU ARE

• Passion for delivering products that delight customers that use next generation AI technology
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Active TS clearance
• Minimum of 5 years of full stack engineering experience
• Experience developing responsive, scalable frontends and APIs and data structures, algorithms, and software design
• Proficiency in programming languages like Python and Javascript
• Experience with cloud-based solutions (AWS, GCP, Azure) and familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Proficiency with AI coding tools and harness development
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

EVEN BETTER IF YOU HAVE

• 2+ years of experience working in an early stage (Seed / Series A) startup
• Experience developing AI products that leverage natural language processing, computer vision, or other machine learning techniques.

COMPENSATION

The base salary range for this role is $180,000–$240,000. Final compensation will depend on experience, skills, and location. This role is also eligible for our bonus program and equity.

WHAT ANDESITE CAN OFFER

• 100% employer-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Up to 14 weeks of 100% paid parental leave
• Generous, flexible PTO
• A true remote-first culture, where you manage your own workday
• A one-time home office stipend to get you set up from day one
• Occasional travel to collaborate in person with customers and teammates

Andesite is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you!