Software Engineer | Government

Role At A Glance

Gecko Robotics' Manufacturing team is one of its newest and fastest-growing, building robotic and software systems that accelerate American industry and support critical government programs. As a Software Engineer, you will develop field and cloud software that powers robotic systems, process sensor data, and empower decision-making across the industrial base. You will collaborate daily with engineers of all disciplines, in addition to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) experts, to help protect critical infrastructure and support national security initiatives.

Due to government program requirements, candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

What You Will Do

1. Build cloud and field applications for use within the Military-Industrial Base
2. Create ontologies representing the digital thread of industrial assets
3. Architect robust interfaces between field and cloud software systems
4. Solve complex deployment problems as we ship software to edge devices around the US
5. Iterate quickly with today's customers while building for the long run

Technologies We Use

• Python, Typescript, React
• Google Cloud

About You

Required Skills

• 5+ years of hands-on experience building and maintaining production systems
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Robotics, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Proficiency with programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, JavaScript, or similar object oriented languages
• Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure (GCP, AWS, or Azure)
• Experience designing APIs and interfaces between distributed systems
• Demonstrated ability to independently own and deliver complex technical projects end-to-end
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams with varied technical backgrounds
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments with dynamic objectives
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Willingness to travel periodically to other Gecko offices (including Pittsburgh, New York, and Boston) and to client sites as needed

Preferred Skills

• Experience building production systems using Python
• Experience building frontend applications using React and Typescript (or JavaScript)
• Experience working with 3D rendering techniques and frameworks
• Experience supporting U.S. Government or Department of Defense programs
• Familiarity with industrial inspection or Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) concepts is a plus (not required; Gecko provides domain training)

Who We Are

At Gecko, our people are our greatest investment. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer company equity, 401(k) matching, gender-neutral parental leave, full medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health and wellness support, ongoing professional development, family planning assistance, and flexible paid time off.

Gecko values collaboration, innovation, and partnership, and we believe we do our best work when we're together in person. We're an office-first culture but understand that sometimes you may need to work from home. Many people are in the office five days a week, others need a bit more flexibility. Ultimately, we care about the outcomes we achieve - and creating a culture of autonomy and trust that enables that impact.

Gecko is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe it is our collective responsibility to uphold these values and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to join us in our mission to protect today's infrastructure and give form to tomorrow's. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law. If you are passionate about what you do and want to use your talents to support our critical mission, we'd love to hear from you.