Full Stack Engineer

Full Stack Engineer (Confidential Defense Tech Startup)Hybrid | Tempe, AZ - relocation providedCompetitive Base Salary + EquityUS 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 DoingDesign, 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 ForStrong 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 HaveExperience 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 directionWork on software with tangible real-world impactHigh ownership and visibility from day oneModern engineering culture leveraging AI-assisted developmentBacked by experienced leaders from high-growth technology organizationsEquity package offering meaningful upsideIf 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.