Software Engineer

Who you are

• Education: BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent
• Software Development Experience: 3+ years of experience in software development with a deep understanding of software engineering practices and concepts
• Core Web Technologies: Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and one modern frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue)
• Backend & APIs: Experience working with Go, alongside demonstrated experience with REST APIs
• Cloud, Containers & Deployment: Experience with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines
• Product Experience: Prior SaaS product experience, with a track record of delivering scalable, observable, supportable, and reliable applications
• Security & Citizenship: US Citizenship and an active (or ability to hold/obtain) US Government Top Secret security clearance
• Modern Engineering Workflows: Experience with Agentic Software Engineering Workflows

What the job involves

• Shift5 is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer 2 to join our growing Product Engineering team
• In this role, you’ll build and deploy high-impact features into Shift5’s product suite
• You'll play a critical role in designing, building, and delivering the technology stack that serves our customers across both defense and commercial aviation, ensuring fleet safety and operational readiness
• You will report directly to our Manager, Off-Vehicle Software Engineering, operating in a team-based environment with engineers, product managers, program managers, and industry experts to conceive, implement, and shape major features
• You’ll be a major factor in generating high-impact products that literally save lives
• UI & API Development: Design, build, and deliver new features and improvements to the user interfaces and APIs at Shift5
• Feature Ownership & Autonomy: Interpret requirements and design specifications to develop, debug, test, and maintain software solutions with a high degree of autonomy and velocity
• Domain-Tailored Solutions: Design, build, and support robust features tailored to the unique operational and compliance requirements of our commercial aviation and defense customers across a broad array of platforms, environments, and cloud solutions
• Architecture & Standards: Facilitate architectural designs that meet business requirements, security, and quality standards
• Team Mentorship & Process: Mentor and coach other team members and peers to continually improve, while actively participating in our Agile development processes
• Continuous Learning: Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies and developments in the software engineering space
• What Success Looks Like:
• High-Impact Delivery: You successfully deliver scalable, observable, supportable, and reliable applications that empower customers to run smarter, safer fleets
• Autonomous Execution: You operate with high velocity and autonomy, translating complex requirements into robust features across UIs, APIs, and cloud solutions
• Collaborative Leadership: You actively shape product design alongside multidisciplinary teams, serving as a key contributor and mentor to your peers
• Technical Mastery: You consistently align software solutions with high-security, compliance, and quality standards suited for defense and commercial aviation fleets

Benefits

• Employer paid health insurance
• 401k employer contribution
• HSA employer contribution
• Share options
• Flexible and unlimited paid time off
• Flexible and hybrid work options
• Three months paid parental leave
• Pre-tax commuter benefits