Job Description: Full Stack Engineer (Confidential Defense Tech Startup) Hybrid | Tempe, AZ - relocation provided Competitive Base Salary + Equity US Citizens or Green Card Holders Only (No sponsorship available) I'm partnering with a well-funded, mission-driven technology company building next-generation software that supports real-world security, autonomous operations, robotics, and intelligent systems. We're seeking a Full Stack Engineer who thrives in fast-paced startup environments and enjoys solving complex technical challenges across the frontend, backend, cloud infrastructure, and real-time systems. This is an opportunity to join early, work directly with product and engineering leadership, and help shape a platform that combines modern software engineering with cutting-edge operational technology. What You'll Be Doing Design, build, and enhance scalable full-stack applications used in real-time operational environments. Develop highly responsive, information-rich user interfaces for mission-critical workflows. Build backend services, APIs, integrations, and cloud-native infrastructure. Work on systems involving live data streams, video, event-driven architectures, and connected devices. Collaborate closely with product, operations, and end users to translate real-world requirements into software solutions. Improve reliability, performance, observability, security, and deployment processes. Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools while maintaining high standards for code quality and maintainability. What We're Looking For Strong hands-on experience developing full-stack applications. Proficiency with modern frontend frameworks (React, TypeScript, Angular, or similar). Experience building backend services using technologies such as Node.js, Python, Go, Java, or C#. Strong understanding of cloud platforms, distributed systems, APIs, databases, and system architecture. Experience building and supporting production-grade applications. Comfortable operating in a startup environment with high ownership and autonomy. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work across multiple technical domains. Nice to Have Experience with real-time systems, streaming data, live video, IoT, robotics, autonomous platforms, aerospace, defense, security technology, geospatial applications, or AI/ML-enabled products. Experience building software that integrates with hardware or edge devices. Exposure to highly secure or compliance-driven environments. Why Join? Build greenfield technology with significant influence on product direction Work on software with tangible real-world impact High ownership and visibility from day one Modern engineering culture leveraging AI-assisted development Backed by experienced leaders from high-growth technology organizations Equity package offering meaningful upside If you're interested in solving challenging technical problems and building innovative software at the intersection of cloud, real-time systems, and emerging technology, I'd love to connect. Apply directly or message me for a confidential conversation.