Senior AI Software Engineer
FirestormSan Diego, California, United States
Posted March 12, 2026
175000 - 245000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Firestorm is a pioneering company that is revolutionizing the military's approach to on-site modularity, creating affordable and adaptable solutions that meet the Department of Defense's requirements. By developing open-source architectures, Firestorm is empowering the military to support a wide range of mission areas, redefining the boundaries of what is possible in the process.
Job Description
Firestorm is a VC-backed company that's revolutionizing defense solutions by empowering U.S. ally nations with innovative, cost-efficient technologies. We're looking for a Senior AI Software Engineer to join our team and help us build autonomous aerial systems that operate where they are needed most, when they are needed most.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance
- 8+ years of experience building and shipping production software systems
- 4+ years of production AI/ML experience
- Strong proficiency in Python and at least one backend/systems language
- Experience designing and evolving structured interfaces
- Experience implementing safety/security controls for AI systems
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and visions plans
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Equity grants for new hires
- Unlimited PTO
- Extremely generous company holiday calendar
- Generous Parental Leave
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- FSA
- DCFSA
- HSA
- Hospital Indemnity insurance
- Critical Illness insurance
- Accident insurance
- Basic Life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
