Rise8

About Rise8

Rise8 transforms how government organizations deliver software, ensuring critical missions are powered by secure, user-centric technology. You will build custom software solutions for federal agencies, the Department of Defense, and GovTech partners. From an 84% reduction in Authorization to Operate (ATO) time for one agency to a 20% increase in operational events for the U.S. Space Force, your work directly translates into lives saved, time returned, and missions advanced. We move fast, shipping game-changing software in under 180 days, with our fastest greenfield to ATO in just 57 days. Rise8 empowers large enterprises to continuously deliver valuable software that users love.

How We Work

You will join a 100% distributed workforce, collaborating with colleagues across different time zones. Rise8 is certified as a Great Place to Work®, with 98% of employees confirming it is a great workplace. We foster a culture rooted in kindness, candor, and continuous learning, prioritizing autonomy and growth. Our values—Keep it Real, Outcomes in Production, Grit, Growth Mindset, and No Unnecessary Rules—guide how we operate and interact. We believe a positive employee experience is key to exceptional customer outcomes.

Engineering at Rise8

You will tackle complex challenges in secure software delivery for critical government missions. Our technical approach emphasizes lean product management, user-centered design, and extreme programming. We integrate AI as a force multiplier across our processes, enhancing delivery and reducing cycle times. You will work with diverse cloud environments like AWS GovCloud and Azure GCC High, leveraging container orchestration with Kubernetes and Docker. Our engineers implement DevSecOps practices using tools like GitLab, SonarQube, and Terraform, focusing on continuous delivery and robust security engineering. You will solve problems that directly improve national security and public service.

Why Join Us

• Your work directly impacts government missions, from national security to public services.
• You will solve unique, complex technical challenges, reducing ATO times and enhancing operational efficiency.
• You will thrive in a 100% distributed, Great Place to Work-certified culture that values kindness, autonomy, and continuous learning.
• You will build custom, secure software using modern practices like TDD, pair programming, and AI-augmented workflows.
• You will receive significant investment in your growth with annual budgets for education, training, and wellness.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible schedule in a 100% distributed workforce.
• Premium Insurance: Up to 100% employee health premium and 80% combined dependent premium, plus 100% dental, vision, life, and disability.
• Retirement: 401k match at 10% gross pay.
• Paid Time Off: 4 weeks vacation/sick leave, 11 Federal holidays, your birthday off, jury duty, and bereavement.
• Education & Training: Up to $4,000 annually for classes, travel, and materials.
• Home Office & Merch: $750/year for home office tech and $100/year for Rise8 merchandise.
• Wellness Budget: Up to $500/year for wellness activities, or a $75 monthly credit towards a Life Time membership.
• Equipment: MacBook Pro provided.