Web Application Developer – Defense & Mission-Critical Systems (Front-End Eng)
Washington DC | Palo Alto
$135,000 - $200,000
We're hiring a Frontend Engineer to build mission-critical web applications that empower government and defense organizations to make better data-driven decisions. You'll architect and develop sophisticated, high-impact interfaces that are used daily in command centers and operational settings worldwide.
This is full-stack frontend work: you'll own the complete product lifecycle, from user research and design to implementation and shipping—solving complex technical and UX challenges that matter.
What you'll do:
• Build high-scale, collaborative geospatial workflows and mapping interfaces
• Design sophisticated frameworks enabling complex workflows across applications in a single workspace
• Develop real-time collaborative tooling and data-analysis solutions for mission-critical operations
• Own APIs and schemas powering your frontend code; collaborate with backend engineers in developing them
• Architect and develop interfaces that make data-intensive, sophisticated workflows both powerful and approachable for technical and non-technical users
• Talk to users to understand operational needs and identify product gaps; iterate rapidly based on feedback
• Work across multiple domains: type theory, operational transforms, 2D/3D mapping, UI design systems, high-scale graphics rendering, and performance optimization
What we're looking for
Required:
• 2-5 years professional frontend or full-stack software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, React, and TypeScript
• Experience building high-quality software in fast-paced CI/CD environments
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work optimally with technical and non-technical teams
• Eligibility and willingness to obtain a US Security clearance
Valued:
• Experience with geospatial or mapping applications
• Background in 2D/3D visualization or graphics rendering
• Knowledge of design systems and component libraries
• Experience with real-time collaborative tools
• Passion for UX and making complex workflows accessible
• Continuous learning mindset; comfortable picking up new technologies and concepts
• Independent problem-solving with minimal supervision
Why this role:
You'll work on applications used by defense and government organizations to conduct core operations. This is high-impact frontend engineering where your work directly enables mission success. You'll face constantly evolving technical challenges—from geospatial rendering and real-time collaboration to performance optimization at scale—and build new skills every day in service of real-world needs.
The details:
• On-site (4–5 days/week in Washington, DC or Palo Alto)
• Tech stack: TypeScript, React, Blueprint, Gradle, Webpack, GitHub, CircleCI
• Security clearance: Required or obtainable
• Equity: RSUs
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, flexible PTO, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, relocation assistance
