
Defense Unicorns
We create solutions for continuous software integration and delivery51-200 EmployeesActively Hiring
Jobs at Defense Unicorns
Who We Are: At Defense Unicorns, we want to search the world to identify, hire, and train other unicorns to solve problems for our customers so they become the heroes our world deserves. We share a vision of a free and secure world that enables progress and innovation. We are on a mission to develop and integrate revolutionary solutions that advance the common good. We are innovators, software engineers, and veterans with decades of experience delivering technology programs across the Department of Defense and the broader federal market. We believe every mission-driven organization has the capacity for digital transformation and we exist to accelerate the impact of digital warriors within their organization. At the heart of our approach is a commitment to security and optionality. We believe that advancing any mission means not having to compromise flexibility for security (and vice versa).
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Solution Architect - Autonomous Systems & Industrial Base (ComS058)
NewPosted 3 days ago
Solution Architect - Autonomous Systems & Industrial Base (ComS058)
- Facilitate technical discovery and architecture conversations with autonomous drone manufacturers, Federal Systems Integrators, defense technology companies, and mid-sized commercial companies pursuing federal opportunities.
- Work closely with customers to understand their platforms, mission requirements, existing softw...
In office • Los Angeles • San Francisco
Marketing
SkillBridge Intern - Technical Product Marketing Manager (SMM192)
NewPosted 1 week ago
SkillBridge Intern - Technical Product Marketing Manager (SMM192)
- Develop and execute end-to-end go-to-market strategies for new products and features
- Define target audiences, positioning, messaging, and product narratives
Remote only • United States
$116k – $158kEngineering
Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous and Unmanned Systems (FedD178)
NewPosted 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - Autonomous and Unmanned Systems (FedD178)
- Deliver interfaces for managing individual assets and large fleets of autonomous and unmanned systems.
- Design and implement data-rich UIs that reflect real-time and distributed system state.
Remote only • United States
$148k – $201kEngineering
Technical Lead - Autonomous & Unmanned Systems (FedD179)
NewPosted 2 weeks ago
Technical Lead - Autonomous & Unmanned Systems (FedD179)
- Deliver interfaces for managing individual assets and large fleets of autonomous and unmanned systems.
- Design and implement data-rich UIs that reflect real-time and distributed system state.
Remote only • United States
$178k – $241kEngineering
Senior Software Engineer - UDS Foundations Team (RD182B)
NewPosted 2 weeks ago
Senior Software Engineer - UDS Foundations Team (RD182B)
- Work with engineers internal to the company, and within the open source community on feature and bug fix requests
- Proactively identify and resolve ambiguity in product requirements
Remote only • United States
$123k – $201kEngineering
Platform Engineer - FedD180/FedD181
NewPosted 2 weeks ago
Platform Engineer - FedD180/FedD181
- Build, maintain, and improve Kubernetes clusters and containerized application deployments across cloud environments (AWS, EKS, RKE2)
- Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) to provision and configure platform resources consistently and repeatably
Remote only • United States
$123k – $166kEngineering
Platform Engineer - Navy (FedD174/FedD175)
NewPosted 4 weeks ago
Platform Engineer - Navy (FedD174/FedD175)
- Innovate and Solve Problems: Evaluate and weigh different methods for solving complex technical problems; identify innovative solutions.
- Demonstrate Technical Skill: Solve technical problems that span 2-3 knowledge domains, showcasing a broad understanding of diverse technological landscapes. Demonstrate expert knowledge in 1-2 key technologies such as full-stack application development, CI/CD, GitOps, Kubernetes, Tofu, AWS, Go, or others, contributing to the team's technical excellence.
Remote only • United States
$148k – $201kEngineering
Senior Software Engineer - Zarf Team
NewPosted 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer - Zarf Team
- Work with engineers internal to the company, and within the open source community on feature and bug fix requests, through clear communication, collaboration, and responsible stewardship
- Engage with the open source community, industry partners, and standards bodies via common platforms (e.g., Slack, Github, etc.) to help drive our open source projects forward
Remote only • United States
$148k – $201kEngineering
Staff Platform Engineer
NewPosted 1 month ago
Staff Platform Engineer
- Architect and maintain scalable runtime production environments across cloud-native and containerized systems, including transforming applications into Kubernetes-friendly formats for bare-metal deployment
- Own the technical roadmap for the platform vertical, identifying gaps, planning initiatives, an...
Remote only • United States
Engineering
Senior Platform Engineer - Army
NewPosted 1 month ago
Senior Platform Engineer - Army
- Design and operate always-on product environments for customer demos, internal use, and stakeholder access
- Build feature branch and preview environments to support UX and rapid feedback loops
Remote only • United States
$148k – $201kEngineering
Platform Engineer - Army
NewPosted 2 months ago
Platform Engineer - Army
- Possess strong proficiency with Kubernetes, Helm, and containerized applications, enabling robust platform deployment and management.
- Deploy and manage UDS environments across AWS EKS, Azure AKS, and on-prem for government-backed commercial vendors.
Remote only • United States
$123k – $166kOther
Senior FDE Data Engineer
NewPosted 2 months ago
Senior FDE Data Engineer
- Deploy and harden UDS Data Capability in the mission hero's environment — stand up the UDS Store (Iceberg, Rook/Ceph, pgvector, Postgres), wire up UDS Transit for air-gap data movement, configure UDS Govern policies (Pepr/Lula), and integrate UDS Connect (Strimzi/Kafka) where streaming or legacy connectors are required.
Remote only • United States
$148k – $201kEngineering
Engineering Manager
NewPosted 2 months ago
Engineering Manager
- Lead, inspire, and manage a team of engineers dedicated to developing and maintaining UDS-compatible applications.
- Own the team's deliverables, ensuring the timely delivery of scalable, highly-available products that exceed customer expectations.
Remote only • United States
$148k – $201kOther
FDE Data Engineer- Space
NewPosted 2 months ago
FDE Data Engineer- Space
- Deploy and harden UDS Data Capability in the mission hero's environment — stand up the UDS Store (Iceberg, Rook/Ceph, pgvector, Postgres), wire up UDS Transit for air-gap data movement, configure UDS Govern policies (Pepr/Lula), and integrate UDS Connect (Strimzi/Kafka) where streaming or legacy connectors are required.
Remote only • United States
$123k – $166kEngineering
Senior Solutions Architect
NewPosted 2 months ago
Senior Solutions Architect
- Act as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor for customers and their technical needs, challenges, and goals.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, growth, and support of customer engagements
Remote only • United States
$148k – $201kManagement
Chief Information Security Officer
NewPosted 2 months ago
Chief Information Security Officer
- Director of Security Compliance
- Director of Information Technology
Remote only • United States
$260k – $300kEngineering
Forward Deployed AI Engineer
NewPosted 3 months ago
Forward Deployed AI Engineer
- Embed with strategic customers as a technical partner, working from problem discovery to solution implementation and customer adoption.
- Architect, build, deploy, and operate agentic Generative AI systems: APIs, data processing ETL pipelines, integration layers, Retrieval Augmented Generation, and context engineering.
Remote only • United States
$148k – $201kSales
Solutions Architect - Pre-Sales
NewPosted 4 months ago
Solutions Architect - Pre-Sales
- Act as a trusted advisor for customers and their technical needs, challenges, and goals during pre-sales engagements
- Participate in sales calls and business development meetings, often as the primary technical contact; travel as required to support on-site engagements
Remote only • United States
$148k – $201kEngineering
Platform Engineer
NewPosted 3 months ago
Platform Engineer
- Validate Solutions/Implementations: Ensure that solutions and implementations align with the outlined tasks and business requirements. Conduct thorough validations to maintain the integrity and efficiency of the platform.
- Independently Problem Solve: Demonstrate the ability to identify and solve business problems i...
Remote only • United States
$123k – $166kEngineering
Data Engineer
NewPosted 5 months ago
Data Engineer
- Designing data workflows, pipelines, and pathways to support ETL/ELT, while ensuring data-quality and exchange of sensitive information across AWS cloud and on-prem environments.
- Implementing systems engineering principles to ensure the reliability, scalability, and maintainability of data layer systems, including backup and recovery strategies
Remote only • United States
$124k – $166k