BRINC

Fullstack Software Engineer, LiveOps at BRINC (Seattle, WA)

BRINC· Seattle, WA· $142k–$250k·

Role details

Salary
$142k–$250k
Work type
Hybrid
Employment
Full-Time
Skills
NodeJSJavaScriptMERNMEANLAMPRESTful APIsMicroservicesSQLNoSQLWeb ApplicationsCloud NativeServerless
Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, And Vision Plans · 401K Plan · Maternity And Paternity Leave · Flexible Time Off · Flexible Work Environment · Orca Pass · Free Parking · Free Snacks, Drinks, And Espresso

Summary

Develop and deploy cloud-native web applications for public safety drones, focusing on live operations and customer deployment. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to build scalable, high-performance software solutions while ensuring strong product focus and continuous iteration based on user feedback.

Job description

About BRINC: At BRINC, we are building the technology that will define the future of emergency response. As a vertically integrated U.S. drone technology company, BRINC designs and manufactures unmanned aircraft systems, autonomous drone stations, command-and-control software, and advanced autonomy for public safety. Today, BRINC deploys Drone as First Responder (DFR) networks that dispatch drones directly to 911 calls, providing real-time aerial intelligence before ground units arrive and helping first responders make faster, safer decisions. BRINC serves more than 1,000 public safety customers across all 50 states, is the sole drone supplier to Motorola Solutions, and has raised more than $280 million from leading strategic and technology investors, including Motorola Solutions, Index Ventures, Sam Altman, Dylan Field, and others. BRINC is recruiting exceptional engineers to build the next generation of autonomous emergency-response technology, including flight-critical firmware and advanced pilot-assistance capabilities. About this Role: We’re seeking a Senior or Principal full stack engineers to help lead development and deployment of life saving technologies to public safety. This role will involve getting the opportunity to scope out new products, take them through to customer deployment, and iterate continuously based on customer feedback. While developing products, you’ll also get to work with all other disciplines of engineering in Brinc to help drive a market leading product. Brinc offers industry leading web applications to deploy drones to 911 calls all around the country, and strives to be an industry leader. LiveOps is a flagship product at the center of BRINC’s core mission and Drone as First Responder (DFR) mission. Our aim is to revolutionize public safety with state of the art software that is expected to perform and serve communities in a variety of high stakes situations. We are a Cloud Native team, building a suite of Web Applications and tools that enable our pilots to deploy and manage their fleet from anywhere. We’re a small team, seeking motivated and collaborative engineers with a Founder’s mindset. We believe in involving our Customers in a tight loop, so a strong Product focus is essential.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors in Computer Science or related field. Note - we are considering candidates for mid-career, senior, and principal positions.
  • 5+ years of experience developing feature-rich Web Applications on top of industry standard stacks (MERN, MEAN, LAMP or equivalent).
  • Strong background in RESTful or microservice oriented development.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguous technical or product requirements and deliver quality software in a fast-paced environment.
  • Fluency in NodeJS, JavaScript or equivalent Front-end/Server framework.
  • Excellent collaboration skills, ability to work cross-functionally on lean teams.
  • Proficiency in building data-intensive applications using SQL and NoSQL databases.

Preferred Skills:

  • Developing scalable and fault tolerance Cloud Native software (using serverless, or equivalent technologies).
  • Masters or PhD in ComputerScience or related field
  • Experience with encrypted data
  • Building high performance software across a wide spectrum of degraded network conditions.
  • Serving realtime latency video, using RTSP, WebRTC or similar technologies.
  • Delivering production grade software following industry standard compliance regulations (SOC2, CJIS, ISO).
  • Familiarity with building Geo-spatially aware software (Google Maps, Mapbox, etc).
  • Experience with Edge or IoT enabled devices.

BRINC Culture Values:

  • Try the hard stuff
  • Be innovative - Invent the future
  • Move fast
  • Listen to end-users
  • Strive for excellence
  • Don’t build a dystopia
  • Be frugal
  • Save lives through technology

If you’re interested in this role and in joining BRINC, we hope you’ll apply. We’d love to review your application and get to know more about you!

BRINC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is resolute in cultivating an environment that promotes safety, diversity, inclusion and equity. We’re committed to hiring the best talent — regardless of race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances — and empowering every employee so they can do their best work. If you have a disability or special need, please let our recruiting team know - we strive to provide appropriate accommodation and assistance.

Benefits and perks listed below may vary based on the nature of your employment with BRINC and/or the country within which you work

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for our employees and their families
  • 401K plan
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Flexible Time Off (Exempt) / Paid time off (Non-Exempt)
  • Flexible work environment
  • Orca pass (for those in Puget Sound)
  • Free snacks, drinks and espresso (Seattle office)

Why work at BRINC

  • Mission-Driven Culture: "Save lives through technology" and "Don't build dystopia" are explicit company principles. Employees work on technology that directly reduces harm and protects first responders.
  • Cutting-Edge Hardware + Software: Work on drones, robotics, embedded systems, autonomy, computer vision, cellular communication, web apps, and manufacturing — a rare full-stack hardware/software challenge.
  • Rapid Growth Stage: Headcount growing from 123 to 250+ in one year. Early-stage employees have significant ownership and impact potential.
  • Company Principles: "Try the hard stuff," "Be innovative – invent the future," "Be frugal," "Demand excellence in everything," "Move FAST," "Listen to end users."
  • Location: On-site in Seattle, WA (Fremont/Queen Anne neighborhoods). BRINC's new HQ is a former fish cannery along the Lake Washington Ship Canal — unique industrial space with manufacturing and engineering under one roof.
  • Work Arrangement: Primarily on-site roles in Seattle (per career page: "On-site (Seattle, WA)" for most engineering and manufacturing positions). Some remote roles exist (e.g., Manager, DFR Field Operations).
  • Perks & Culture: High-trust environment with a flat structure; direct exposure to founder/CEO; opportunity to interface with real customers (police, fire, EMS) and see the impact of your work.
  • Engineering Focus: Roles span mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, RF engineering, embedded software, autonomy, test engineering, software development (SDET), and R&D. Strong emphasis on iterative design and real-world testing with first responders.
  • Values: "Be open, transparent and honest," "Move carefully and with purpose," "Be mindful of the implications of our work."

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