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New York City or Birmingham or Miami or Tampa or Blue Ash or Cincinnati or Los Angeles
$140k-$199k/yr HybridFull Time
Green Dot
Green DotNYSE: GDOT: Provides mobile banking and payment solutions to consumers and businesses.
8+ YOE8+ years in software engineering; proficiency in .NET/C#, SQL Server; experience with Azure migration, cloud-native apps, CI/CD; familiarity with AI code assistants.
.NET, C#, SQL Server, Azure, AKS, Cosmos DB, App Services, Functions, GitHub Copilot, Claude
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Software Engineer Lead
El Segundo, California, United States
$115k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
BTAS
BTAS: A woman-owned small business providing IT engineering and program management services to government and defense programs.
3+ YOESenior-level software lead with Agile expertise, experience delivering secure enterprise software, and DoD/SSC process familiarity.
Agile, Secure software, Cloud
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Software Engineer, Lead
Long Beach, California, United States
$142k-$189k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Rocket Lab
Rocket LabNasdaq: RKLB: Operates launch vehicles and manufactures satellites for space missions.
5+ YOE5+ years software development; proven team leadership; full-stack skills; experience with REST APIs and SQL.
HTML/CSS, TypeScript, Angular, React, Vue, SQL, REST APIs, NodeJS, C#/.Net, Linux
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Lead Java Software Engineer – Developer
Herndon or Seal Beach or El Segundo or Colorado Springs
$212k-$286k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designs and manufactures aircraft, defense systems, and space technology.
Senior Java software development leadership; 10+ years Java/C++, React/Angular, cloud experience; TS clearance; Bachelor's degree.
Java, C++, Angular/React.js, HTML, CSS, Cloud, CI/CD
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Lead Java Software Engineer – Developer
Herndon or Seal Beach or El Segundo or Colorado Springs
$212k-$286k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Boeing
BoeingNYSE: BA: Designing and manufacturing commercial aircraft and defense systems.
10+ YOEBachelor’s degree; Top Secret clearance; 10+ years Java/C++, Angular/React.js, HTML/CSS; 10+ years in software configuration management; 10+ years in cloud-based software development.
Java, C++, Angular, React, HTML, CSS, Version control, Cloud platforms
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Software Engineer Lead (Hybrid)
Santa Ana, California, United States
$173k-$199k/yr HybridFull Time
First American Financial
First American FinancialNYSE: FAF: Provides title insurance and settlement services for real estate.
8+ YOE8+ years software engineering with leadership, deep database design, full-stack development, AI/ML integration, document processing, workflow design, cross-functional leadership, and cloud experience.
Python, FastAPI, React, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Docker, Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, LangChain, Vector databases, Cloud platforms (GCP, AWS, Azure)
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Lead Software Engineer - Roku (Burbank, CA, US, 91505)
Burbank or New York or Los Angeles or San Francisco or Fort Lauderdale
$157k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Paramount
ParamountNASDAQ: PSKY: Produces and distributes media content across global entertainment platforms.
8+ YOE2+ Mgmt8+ years software development; 4+ years Roku apps; 2+ years leading a team; BS in Computer Science or related field; BrightScript/SceneGraph; Roku threading; testing; REST APIs; Git; AI tool usage.
BrightScript, SceneGraph SDK, RSG 1.3, Git, GitHub, RESTful API, AI development tools, Perfetto tracing
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Lead QA Engineer
Los Angeles or Tustin or Dallas
$132k-$167k/yr HybridFull Time
Lendistry
Lendistry: Technology-enabled lender providing capital to small businesses.
5+ YOE2+ Mgmt5–8+ years software quality assurance, 2+ years in leadership; manual and automated testing; Selenium/Cypress/Playwright; API testing; CI/CD; Agile; Jira; programming in JavaScript/Python/Java.
Selenium, Cypress, Playwright, Postman, REST Assured, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jira, JavaScript, Python, Java
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Lead Assessment Developer
Lehi or Los Angeles or San Francisco
$120k-$180k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Outsmart
Outsmart: A mission-driven startup reimagining higher education through AI.
3+ YOEMaster's degree (Ph.D. preferred) in educational measurement, assessment, or related field; 3+ years managing end-to-end assessment lifecycles; experience with standard-setting, vendor management, validity and fairness standards; familiarity with cognitive frameworks; strong communication; AI/CTT/IRT knowledge a plus.
Classical Test Theory, Item Response Theory, Differential Item Functioning, AI-assisted item generation, Accreditation reviews
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Lead Software Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$160k-$180k/yr HybridFull Time
AXS
AXS: Provides digital ticketing and marketing solutions for live events.
7+ YOE7+ years software development experience with technical lead responsibilities; BS in CS or related; strong front-end expertise (JavaScript/TypeScript, React), full-stack experience, distributed systems, DB familiarity, and excellent communication.
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, C#/.NET, Node.js, Python, Go, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, Kafka, TDD, BDD, Elasticsearch, AWS DynamoDB
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Lead Software Engineer in Test
El Segundo or Burbank
$124k-$155k/yr HybridFull Time
Golden Pet Brands
Golden Pet Brands: Premium veterinarian-informed pet food and nutrition brand portfolio.
5+ YOE3+ MgmtLead QA engineer to design scalable automation frameworks, integrate CI/CD, mentor teams; 5+ years QA, 3+ years lead, proficient in modern test tools and languages.
Playwright, Jest, Selenium, Cypress, Appium, RestAssured, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Java, Python, TypeScript, C#, LLM-based AI tools
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Lead Software Engineer
Los Angeles, California, United States
$160k-$180k/yr HybridFull Time
AEG Worldwide
AEG Worldwide: Operates live entertainment venues and professional sports franchises worldwide.
7+ YOE7+ years software development with technical lead experience; BS in CS preferred; deep front-end expertise (JavaScript/TypeScript, React); back-end proficiency (C#/.NET, Node.js, Python, Go); experience with databases, cloud, containers, Git/CI-CD.
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, C#/.NET, Node.js, Python, Go, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, AWS, GCP, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD, Kafka, Elasticsearch, AWS DynamoDB, RESTful APIs, TDD, BDD
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Lead Simulation Engineer
Hawthorne, California, United States
$142k-$235k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Venturi Astrolab
Venturi Astrolab: Designs and builds robotic rovers for Moon and Mars exploration.
10+ YOELead real-time and faster-than real-time simulations; 10+ years experience; 3+ years leading a team; integrate simulations with vehicle software; strong C++ and Python; model validation and sensor/actuator modeling.
C++, Python
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Workato Lead Developer
Dallas or Irvine
HybridFull Time
OSI Digital
OSI Digital: Global provider of digital transformation and technology solutions
5+ YOE5+ years integration development with iPaaS (Workato preferred); strong EDI and enterprise app integration; hands-on Workato experience; ERP integrations; REST/SOAP, XML/JSON; problem solving; client-facing skills.
Workato, EDI (ANSI X12, EDIFACT), AS2, SFTP, Salesforce, NetSuite, Oracle EBS, SAP, REST, SOAP, XML, JSON, JavaScript, Groovy
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Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) - Build Reliability
Hawthorne, California, United States
$160k-$225k/yr OnsiteFull Time
SpaceX
SpaceX: Designs and launches advanced rockets and satellite internet constellations.
5+ YOE1+ MgmtBachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, math, or related field and 5+ years software development experience; or 7+ years experience without degree. Strong leadership, architecture, and full-stack skills.
Python, C#, .NET, Go, Java, Angular, React, PostgreSQL, SQL Server
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Senior Software Engineer (Lead) - Terminal Software
Carlsbad or Germantown
$168k-$265k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Viasat
ViasatNASDAQ: VSAT: Provider of global satellite-based connectivity and secure communication solutions.
10+ YOE1+ MgmtBachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or Computer Engineering; 10+ years in embedded software design and development with C/C++/Rust; 10+ years Linux in embedded env; Linux networking stack and kernel drivers; OO development; CICD/DevOps; strong analytical and communication skills; US citizenship or permanent residency.
C/C++, Rust, Linux, Kernel drivers, CI/CD, DevOps
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Lead Quant Engineer
Los Angeles or New York
$195k-$225k/yr HybridFull Time
TCW
TCW: Global asset management firm providing investment and advisory services.
12+ YOESenior, individual contributor enginee​r for architecture, leadership and hands-on development of analytics platforms.
Python, Azure, Cloud, Data Platforms, Workflow Orchestration Tools
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Lead SMT Process Engineer
Torrance, California, United States
$100k-$175k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Northwood Space
Northwood Space: Manufacturing ground stations and providing satellite communication infrastructure.
6+ YOELead SMT/PCB assembly process development with 6+ years in electronics manufacturing; cross-functional leadership; hands-on factory buildout and process documentation.
SMT equipment, PCB inspection tools, rework tools, ESD controls, DFM/DFT, MES/MRP systems
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Lead Test Engineer
Long Beach or El Segundo
$145k-$185k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Long Wall
Long Wall: Develops containerized missile defense systems and hypersonic flight test vehicles.
6+ YOE1+ MgmtLead test engineering role requiring 6+ years in aerospace/defense testing, US export control compliance, and team leadership.
Python, MATLAB, DAQ systems, GNC systems
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Lead Antenna Engineer
Redondo Beach, California, United States
$150k-$200k/yr OnsiteFull Time
Impulse Space
Impulse Space: Developing in-space transportation services and orbital transfer vehicles.
5+ YOEDesign antenna systems for spacecraft, lead the antenna design lifecycle from concept to on-orbit support, collaborate with RF, avionics, and mechanical teams.
CST, HFSS, COMSOL, Cenos
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