Senior Software Engineer — R&D Platforms
Location: United States (Remote)
Travel: Periodic engineering collaboration sessions
Role Overview
Rackner is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to help design, prototype, and build modern platform capabilities within a focused engineering initiative.
In this role, you will work directly with experienced technical leaders to translate ideas into working software; developing full-stack applications, backend services, and distributed systems using modern cloud-native technologies.
The environment emphasizes ownership, experimentation, and practical engineering outcomes. Engineers are trusted to move quickly from concept to implementation while contributing to architecture and system design decisions.
This role is well suited for engineers who enjoy solving difficult technical problems, building scalable systems, and working in environments where engineers are expected to take initiative and deliver meaningful technical outcomes.
What You'll Do
What You Bring
Travel
This role includes periodic travel for engineering collaboration sessions, including several extended working sessions during the year. Travel schedules are planned in advance and designed to support focused development and team collaboration.
Clearance
Candidates must be eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
About Rackner
Rackner is a software consultancy focused on building mission-critical systems for the U.S. government. Our engineers work across AI/ML, DevSecOps, cloud platforms, and distributed systems, supporting federal agencies and national security initiatives.
Engineering teams collaborate closely with technical leadership and program stakeholders to design and build scalable platforms addressing complex operational challenges. Engineers are encouraged to take ownership of their work, contribute ideas, and help shape the systems they build.
Benefits & Perks
Equal Opportunity
Rackner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.
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