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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II - **Company:** Shift5 Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $170,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Computer Engineering, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, Software Systems, TypeScript, ReactJS, Backend, Vue.js, AngularJS, Information Technology, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs, Docker - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/shift5/jobs/6147440004 ## About the Role * Education: BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent. * Software Development Experience: 3+ years of experience in software development with a deep understanding of software engineering practices and concepts. * Core Web Technologies: Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and one modern frontend framework (React, Angular, or Vue). * Backend & APIs: Experience working with Go, alongside demonstrated experience with REST APIs. * Cloud, Containers & Deployment: Experience with AWS, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. * Product Experience: Prior SaaS product experience, with a track record of delivering scalable, observable, supportable, and reliable applications. * Security & Citizenship: US Citizenship and an active (or ability to hold/obtain) US Government Top Secret security clearance. Preferred: * Modern Engineering Workflows: Experience with Agentic Software Engineering Workflows. ## Description Shift5 is seeking a Full Stack Software Engineer 2 to join our growing Product Engineering team. In this role, you'll build and deploy high-impact features into Shift5's product suite. You'll play a critical role in designing, building, and delivering the technology stack that serves our customers across both defense and commercial aviation, ensuring fleet safety and operational readiness. You will report directly to our Manager, Off-Vehicle Software Engineering, operating in a team-based environment with engineers, product managers, program managers, and industry experts to conceive, implement, and shape major features. You'll be a major factor in generating high-impact products that literally save lives. What You'll Do * UI & API Development: Design, build, and deliver new features and improvements to the user interfaces and APIs at Shift5. * Feature Ownership & Autonomy: Interpret requirements and design specifications to develop, debug, test, and maintain software solutions with a high degree of autonomy and velocity. * Domain-Tailored Solutions: Design, build, and support robust features tailored to the unique operational and compliance requirements of our commercial aviation and defense customers across a broad array of platforms, environments, and cloud solutions. * Architecture & Standards: Facilitate architectural designs that meet business requirements, security, and quality standards. * Team Mentorship & Process: Mentor and coach other team members and peers to continually improve, while actively participating in our Agile development processes. * Continuous Learning: Maintain current knowledge of relevant technologies and developments in the software engineering space. What Success Looks Like * High-Impact Delivery: You successfully deliver scalable, observable, supportable, and reliable applications that empower customers to run smarter, safer fleets. * Autonomous Execution: You operate with high velocity and autonomy, translating complex requirements into robust features across UIs, APIs, and cloud solutions. * Collaborative Leadership: You actively shape product design alongside multidisciplinary teams, serving as a key contributor and mentor to your peers. * Technical Mastery: You consistently align software solutions with high-security, compliance, and quality standards suited for defense and commercial aviation fleets. ## Related Videos - [Web development best practices in 2021](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/280-web-development-best-practices-in-2021) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [Why shifting left is so important for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/598-why-shifting-left-is-so-important-for-software-developers) - [NoLoJS - Avoiding JavaScript Cruft with HTML and CSS - Aaron T. 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