[Remote] Senior Software Engineer - Rust

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Defense Unicorns is a company focused on delivering mission value through streamlined software delivery for national security missions. They are seeking a mission-driven Rust Software Engineer to design and implement resilient software systems that enable human-machine-AI teaming and autonomous capabilities for military operators. The role involves contributing across the full system lifecycle, from architecture to deployment, while collaborating with engineers and researchers.ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement high-performance, distributed, software systems in Rust, targeting cloud-native as well as resource-constrained and edge computing environmentsParticipate in system architecture, network topologies, hardware part evaluation, and engineering reviews for both existing product revisions and new systemsDevelop software/models systems that supports human-in-the-loop and human-on-the-loop autonomy workflows for distributed operationsBuild infrastructure enabling deterministic builds, reproducible environments, and configuration management to ensure traceability and maintainabilityImplement and maintain systems with over-the-air (OTA) update mechanisms for field-deployed systems - virtual machines, containers, and embedded packagesIntegrate software with microcontroller peripherals and hardware buses (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, USB, AXI, etc.)Develop and execute comprehensive experiment and test strategies including:Unit testingSoftware-in-the-Loop (SITL)Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL)Functional, end-to-end system/field/scale testingCollaborate with mission heroes and multidisciplinary teams to deploy and sustain systems, supporting integration and various exercises and operational eventsOptimize systems for performance, reliability, power consumption, and maintainabilitySkillsProfessional experience in software engineering, embedded systems, or firmware development - delivering production-grade productStrong proficiency in Rust - experience in low-level, embedded or no_std environments a bonusExperience integrating with microcontroller peripherals and hardware interfaces (SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet, USB, etc.)Familiarity with software design, algorithm implementation, debugging/testing/profiling, and performance optimizationWorking knowledge of: Distributed systems, data-distribution and network architecturesWorking knowledge of: Networking protocols and technologies (TCP/UDP, BLE/LoRa, routing)Working knowledge of: Trust systems, certificate management, and encryption schemesWorking knowledge of: Modern data patterns, CRDTs, offline-first, synchronization/replicationStrong communication skills and ability to collaborate across engineering disciplinesU.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret / SCI security clearanceExperience developing autonomy, robotics, or human-machine-AI teaming systemsExperience applying machine learning techniques, including supervised/unsupervised learning, clustering, and classificationExperience with software-defined radio, MANET, and industrial/robotics communications systemsExperience optimizing systems for speed, size, power consumption, and costExperience contributing to open-source projects or industry standards bodiesExperience deploying systems in contested or disconnected edge environmentsBenefitsMedical/Dental/VisionPremiums are 100% Company PaidHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceDisability Insurance401k Retirement PlanCompany Stock OptionsHome Office BudgetWe offer all full-time Unicorns Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays, one week for Thanksgiving, and two weeks for Christmas and New YearsPaid Parental LeaveReimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptionsConferences (travel, lodging, and fees)Company OverviewDefense Unicorns is a software startup that provides open-source software and AI capabilities for national security systems. It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.defenseunicorns.com.