Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building rapidly-scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in healthcare and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems  

ABOUT DEFCON AI

DEFCON AI is a modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) company that provides cutting-edge technology solutions for generating operationally relevant insights for the next generation of logistics and mobility decision making. An AI- driven software incorporating an intelligent agent within a simulation environment — DEFCON is the next driving force in defining how logistics disruptions are handled.

 

At Defcon AI, the Senior Software Engineer for Tool Development will be a technical powerhouse, responsible for driving the creation of innovative software tools that streamline operations and boost productivity. This role combines deep programming expertise with an understanding of real-world application needs.

A Day in the Life at DEFCON:

Defcon is a young firm, and this is a new role. The selected candidate must be comfortable with change and flexible enough to work on multiple diverse tasks.

Responsibilities: 

  • Tool Creation & Enhancement - Design and implement software tools using various technologies to address specific operational challenges or enhance existing processes.

  • Technical Expertise - Demonstrate deep proficiency in multiple programming languages and technologies and use this expertise to craft efficient and scalable solutions.

  • Collaborative Development - Work across the organization for diverse internal clients and translate their unique requirements into functional tools.

  • Architectural Decision-Making - Depending on the scale of the effort the candidate will plan and design the architecture for tool development projects requiring strong analytical skills in addition to technical proficiency.

  • Continuous Refinement- Iteratively refine tools based on feedback, new requirements, or emerging technologies.

  • Mentorship & Guidance - The selected candidate is expected to grow with the position. They will help select, mentor, and provide guidance to junior engineers as the need for tools within Defcon grows.

  • Stay Updated - The selected candidate will be committed to continuous learning, staying updated with the latest in tool development technologies and methodologies.

Requirements/Qualifications:  

  • Problem-Solving Skills - A knack for tackling technical challenges head-on and finding innovative solutions

  • Deep Programming Knowledge - A solid grasp of multiple programming languages and a proven track record of using them in real-world projects. Special consideration for proficiency in languages commonly used for web-based tools.

  • Web Technologies - Proficient in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern web frameworks.

  • Cloud Platforms - Hands-on experience with cloud platforms, especially AWS, and familiarity with how they can be harnessed for tool development.

  • Container Expertise - Experience with container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, with a focus on deploying and managing multi-component systems.

  • Database Interaction - Experience interacting with cloud-hosted database systems—both relational and non-relational. Proven experience in designing, implementing, and optimizing database interactions in tool development.

  • APIs & Web Services Mastery - Deep understanding of API and web service design, development, and integration. Experience in both consuming and exposing APIs.

  • Team Player - Excellent collaborative skills, with an ability to communicate complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Self-Directed - The successful will be strongly self-motivated and able to work independently when needed.

  • Educational Background - While formal education in Computer Science or a related field is preferred, Defcon AI places a high emphasis on demonstrable skills, hands-on experience, and a proven track record in tool development. 

Benefits:  

  • 100% company paid health, dental, vision and wellness benefits package including mental health care.
  • Flexible work hours, we are an outcomes based, remote-first company.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.  
  • Quarterly travel to meet your team in person.

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. www.

Apply for this Job

* Required
resume chosen  
Dropbox Google Drive
(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)
Cancel
cover_letter chosen  
Dropbox Google Drive
(File types: pdf, doc, docx, txt, rtf)
Cancel

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiring process or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in DEFCON’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

Race & Ethnicity Definitions

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A "disabled veteran" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305
Page 1 of 1
OMB Control Number 1250-0005
Expires 04/30/2026

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp.

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your “major life activities.” If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability. Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
  • Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
  • Blind or low vision
  • Cancer (past or present)
  • Cardiovascular or heart disease
  • Celiac disease
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
  • Diabetes
  • Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
  • Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
  • Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
  • Intellectual or developmental disability
  • Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
  • Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
  • Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
  • Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
  • Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
  • Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
  • Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
  • Short stature (dwarfism)
  • Traumatic brain injury

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.

Please reach out to our support team via our help center.
Please complete the reCAPTCHA above.