Defense Unicorns

Defense Unicorns builds National Security capabilities using open source continuous delivery solutions for air gap and secure environments

101-250 employees

Founded 2021

$504K seed

Software Engineering

Private Company

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Remote-First Company

This company operates with a remote-first culture, allowing team members to work from anywhere. Team members are distributed across the U.S. and Canada.

Open Positions31

Remote, United StatesFull-TimeDefense SoftwarePosted

Senior Software Engineer - Open Source

Work with internal engineers and open source community contributors on features, bug fixes, reviews, and releases.
Engage with open source communities, industry partners, and standards bodies via platforms like Slack and GitHub.
Amplify the voice of projects by delivering mission-focused end-user experiences and creating case studies or technical content.
Proactively identify and resolve ambiguity across product requirements, community needs, and upstream project constraints.
Build and integrate secure, interoperable cloud native software for defense environments.
Own architecture decisions and ensure technical quality across open source codebases, APIs, and contributor workflows.
Develop comprehensive documentation including design proposals, user guides, and maintenance guides.
Provide technical mentorship and elevate engineering standards across the team.

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About Defense Unicorns

Defense Unicorns builds secure software and AI solutions for national security. Their technology enables deployments in air-gapped environments, where internet connectivity is limited or nonexistent. They deliver mission value by streamlining software delivery for customers across the U.S. government. From submarines to tactical vehicles, your work directly supports critical operations. The company has secured $172 million in funding, achieving unicorn status with a $1 billion valuation.

How We Work

Defense Unicorns is a remote-first company, enabling you to work from anywhere in the United States. They empower employees with a home office budget to ensure you have the tools you need. The culture emphasizes kindness, trust, and speed in pursuit of their mission. This team embraces autonomy while fostering strong collaboration across all functions.

Engineering at Defense Unicorns

Engineers at Defense Unicorns solve the unique challenges of delivering software in highly constrained environments. You will build resilient systems that operate without internet access. Their tech stack includes Kubernetes, Terraform, Go, and Rust. They focus on continuous delivery, GitOps, and open-source contributions like Zarf. This team pioneers secure, cloud-native applications for tactical edge scenarios.

Why Join Us

Empower national security by delivering critical software to disconnected environments.
Contribute to open-source projects like Zarf and engage with cutting-edge technologies.
Work in a remote-first environment with flexible time off and a home office budget.
Shape the future of secure software delivery within a rapidly growing, unicorn-status company.
Benefit from 100% company-paid health premiums and company stock options.

Benefits & Perks

100% Company Paid Medical/Dental/Vision Premiums
Health Savings Account
401k Retirement Plan
Company Stock Options
Home Office Budget
Flexible Time Off (FTO) plus all Federal Holidays, 1 week Thanksgiving, 2 weeks Christmas/New Year's
Paid Parental Leave
Learning Reimbursement for approved trainings/subscriptions
Conferences (travel, lodging, and fees)

Tech Stack

server

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