About this opportunity
WindBorne Systems lists this Lead Software Engineer - Gov Platforms opportunity in redwood city, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
WindBorne Systems designs and operates a global constellation of smart weather balloons to provide advanced weather intelligence.
We are hiring a Senior Software Engineer to own government implementations across multiple WindBorne software platforms. The role requires technical depth, regulatory compliance expertise, and customer communication skills.
Responsibilities
Architect and implement government-specific versions of our software platforms, ensuring they meet security, compliance, and operational requirements unique to federal customers. Adapt data pipelines, APIs, and analysis tools to work within government infrastructure constraints while maintaining performance and reliability. Own the entire development lifecycle, working directly with government stakeholders to understand their technical requirements, troubleshoot complex integration issues, and deliver solutions that meet mission‑critical needs.
Skills and Qualifications
At least five years of software engineering experience with demonstrated success owning high-priority software development efforts
Ability to work across full stack, frontend (Ruby on Rails, Postgres, etc.) to backend (Python, Rust) and all the bits between
Strong background in data engineering—building pipelines, processing large datasets, optimizing data storage, and retrieval
Proven experience developing software that adheres to stringent security compliance standards, from the government, financial industry, healthcare, or similar
Written and verbal communication acumen suitable for a customer‑facing role, for both technical and non‑technical audiences
Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills across the stack
Ability to obtain a security clearance
Nice to Have
Experience with atmospheric, geospatial, or sensor data systems
Familiarity with cloud platforms in government contexts (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government)
Background in systems programming, real‑time data processing, or scientific computing
Prior work in aerospace, defense, or climate tech
Active security clearance
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Unlimited PTO
Stock Option Plan
Office food and beverages
Salary
$150,000 - $220,000* (adjusted for background and experience)
Location
1600 Bridge Pwky, Redwood City, CA. Open to remote candidates.
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Worksite address
redwood city, CA, 94061, US
Who can apply
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