Full Stack Engineer

Harnham · Tempe, Arizona

FULL TIME

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.

Company	Harnham
Location	Tempe, Arizona
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Web and multimedia developers