Senior Software Engineer - Ukraine at Picogrid (Kyiv, Ukraine)
Picogrid· Kyiv, Ukraine·
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Who we are
Picogrid is a leading venture-backed defense technology company founded to bridge the decades-long gap between modern technology and the critical demands of national security. Today, we're building the essential infrastructure to unify sensors, autonomy, and operators with our technology deployed in active operations around the world. Our mission is to deliver an operational advantage to secure the United States and its allies.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Picogrid is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Legion Platform team. You will design, build, and deploy high-performance, scalable backend systems and integration tools that connect hardware and software systems across all environments and command layers. On the Legion team, your expertise will be critical for solving complex, system-level challenges and advancing a robust platform that is deployed for real-world military missions. This role requires constant innovation and suits an engineer who thrives under pressure and demands their work have an immediate, tangible impact on national security. This position is based at our office in Kyiv, Ukraine.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience in fast-paced, production environments using either Go, Python, Rust, C/C++, TypeScript, or similar languages.
- Strong background in APIs, distributed systems, data pipelines, or real-time processing.
- Deep experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL), object stores (e.g., S3, MinIO), and geospatial tools.
- Strong grasp of HTTP APIs (REST, gRPC or GraphQL) and authentication/authorization models.
- History of working directly with customers to build and deliver meaningful software.
- Demonstrated ability to operate with urgency, ownership, and high engineering standards.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working with Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, and/or NATO members.
- Exposure to Ukrainian military C2 platforms, including Delta, Kretchet, Oreanda, etc.
- Experience supporting Golang-based applications in production.
- Experience building plugins or integrations for common military command-and-control (C2) platforms (e.g. TAK, Maven, Lattice).
COMPENSATION
- Salary range: $5,000-$9,500 USD monthly wages, depending on experience
- Meaningful stock options
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Picogrid is committed to providing a professional work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs.
Why work at Picogrid
- Mission-driven work: “Build systems that protect lives” – employees directly contribute to national security and public safety.
- Rapid growth: 103% headcount growth YoY, indicating strong trajectory and opportunity for impact.
- Technical challenges: Work spans edge software, field hardware, AI/ML, autonomy, and systems integration – appealing to engineers who want to solve hard problems.
- Culture: Emphasis on speed, cohesion, and operational relevance. The company values hands-on builders and mission partners.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office: Not explicitly stated, but headquarters in El Segundo, CA with additional locations in Oklahoma and Ukraine. Likely a mix of on-site and field deployment roles.
- Notable perks: Not detailed, but the engineering culture is described as building edge software and field hardware that shapes the future of defense.