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Machina Cognita Technologies lists this Senior Software Engineer opportunity in carlsbad, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Machina Cognita Technologies (MCT) is seeking a motivated, mission-driven professional to take on a high-impact role as a Senior Software Engineer. This role will support the company’s development of products in the areas of collaborative autonomy, human-machine teaming, and autonomous assistants. These products are primarily early-stage R&D projects under U.S. government contracts. This position sits at the intersection of cutting-edge artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) development, edge computing, and real-world military application—ideal for someone ready to shape the future of defense innovation and commercial applications.
You’ll play a central role in both design and development of our AI/ML projects for both U.S. government customers as well as commercial customers. We’re especially looking for someone who either brings firsthand military experience and can serve as a subject matter expert to help translate tactical mission needs into technical solutions and/or has experience in the development of collaborate autonomy. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy wearing multiple hats, and are passionate about advancing next-generation defense capabilities, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Database design and integration
Supporting Field-based Test and Evaluation with customers
Requirements gathering from end-users
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related field
3+ years of relevant work experience
Experience in Database Integration
Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work across teams and disciplines.
Active Secret or higher U.S. government security clearance (TS/SCI preferred).
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or Doctoral degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, or a related field
Experience fielding and supporting client-facing product(s)
Experience with Machine Learning development including Collaborative Autonomy and/or Large Language Models
Served in leadership roles in the US military on active-duty status
Experience writing proposals for the DoD or other government agency
Salary Range: $110k-$160k
Seniority level
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Software Development
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Worksite address
carlsbad, CA, 92002, US
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