Senior Software Engineer - Remote Position at Forterra

About the Role

Forterra is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our innovative team and contribute to our mission of transforming the battlefield through advanced technology. As a Senior Software Engineer remote, you will play a crucial role in designing and delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance our Command, Control, and Communications (C3) products. Your expertise will help us create user interface software that meets the needs of our clients in complex operational environments.

What You'll Do

• Rapidly prototype and mature operator-facing mission capabilities to support customer evaluations, demonstrations, and early operational deployments.
• Lead the development of user-facing applications, including UI-driven workflows and operator tools, ensuring they meet real-world operational needs.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders and mentor junior engineers, contributing to the development of technical strategy.
• Integrate in-house and third-party software components into cohesive, operator-ready capabilities.
• Work directly with customers and partners to translate operational requirements into production-quality software.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, particularly in defense or safety-critical environments.
• Strong expertise in C++ and Python, with experience in building user-facing applications using modern web technologies (Node, React).
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience, owning complex features or subsystems from requirements through deployment.
• Ability to work in ambiguous problem spaces and deliver capabilities on aggressive timelines.
• Experience in integrating various software components into cohesive solutions.

Nice to Have

• Experience validating solutions in real operational environments, working closely with users during field tests and demonstrations.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and service-oriented architectures related to UI-driven mission workflows.
• Prior Forward-Deployed Engineer (FDE) experience is a significant advantage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary range of $170,000—$185,000, based on experience and qualifications.
• Equity in Forterra as part of the overall compensation package.
• Premium healthcare benefits with Forterra covering 80% of plan premiums for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off (PTO) policy, offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• $9,000 annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match up to 4%.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with a variety of drinks.

Join us at Forterra, where we are committed to delivering autonomous systems that enable national resilience and a robust supply chain. Apply now to become a part of our innovative team!