Full Stack Web Engineer - Recruiting from Scratch : Job Details

Who is Recruiting from Scratch : Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire. About the client: Title of Role: Full Stack Web Engineer Location: Rosslyn, VA or Remote (U.S. based) Company Stage of Funding: Series C Office Type: Remote or Onsite (Virginia HQ) Salary: $150,000 – $200,000 (flexible up to $220K for exceptional candidates)Company Description Our client is a fast-growing defense technology startup backed by over $100M in funding and approaching its Series C close. With a mission to make critical infrastructure systems—from military aircraft to trains—safer and smarter, this company is redefining operational technology (OT) observability through real-time data insights. Their product has already achieved strong product-market fit in the defense and transportation sectors, and they are scaling aggressively.This is an opportunity to work on real-world systems that have life-saving impact, join a tight-knit engineering team, and gain meaningful equity before major funding dilution. If you want your code to power national defense and commercial safety systems—not another ad server—this is the role for you.What You Will Do Own end-to-end development of robust full-stack web applications supporting dashboards, analytics, and fleet management systemsDesign and build intuitive UIs and front-end experiences using modern JavaScript frameworks (React preferred)Develop scalable, secure backend systems and APIs with Node.js (TypeScript), Go, or other modern back-end technologiesBuild solutions that integrate with both on-prem and cloud-based infrastructuresWork closely with a highly collaborative team of engineers and technical leaders to define architecture and execute product strategyParticipate in product development lifecycle from feature scoping to deployment, with autonomy and ownershipContribute to improving development tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and code quality standardsDeliver impactful software for critical transportation and defense applicationsIdeal Candidate Background 5+ years of full-stack engineering experience with balanced contributions across both backend and frontend (ideally 50/50)Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field from a top academic institutionStrong background in building products from 0 to 1 in startup or fast-paced environmentsProficient in React (or similar JS frameworks), modern JavaScript/TypeScript , HTML, and CSSExperienced in backend development with Node.js , Go , or similar server-side technologiesHands-on experience with AWS or other cloud platformsFamiliar with SQL , data-intensive applications, and observability tools (Splunk, Databricks, Snowflake)Exposure to working with monorepos , Git, CI/CD toolsU.S. Citizenship is required due to the nature of the projectsPreferred Experience in industries such as defense tech, aerospace, transportation , or industrial IoTActive or eligible for U.S. Government security clearanceExperience working in high-stakes or mission-critical software environmentsPrior work at venture-backed startups or growth-stage tech companiesDemonstrated history of stability (minimum 2 years per role, no job hopping)Compensation and Benefits Base Salary: $150,000–$200,000 (flexibility up to $220K for standout candidates)Equity: Meaningful pre-Series C equity with high upside potentialBonus: Performance-based bonus tied to company outcomesBenefits: Comprehensive healthcare, PTO, 401(k), and other startup perksWork Flexibility: Remote-friendly across the U.S., or in-person in the Virginia HQGrowth Path: Rapid promotion potential in a fast-scaling, high-impact engineering teamReady to work on tech that truly matters? Join a mission-driven team where your code powers smarter infrastructure, protects lives, and supports national security—while accelerating your career in a high-growth company on the path to IPO.#J-18808-Ljbffr