Full-Time

Python Software Engineer

MORSE Corp

MORSE Corp

201-500 employees

Develops AI-enabled defense software for DoD

Compensation Overview

$90k - $210k/yr

+ Bonus + Stock + 401(k) match

No H1B Sponsorship

Cambridge, MA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA

Remote

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's, Master's

Category
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Microsoft Azure
Agile
Python
Git
Apache Spark
Machine Learning
RDBMS
Docker
Version Control
Microservices
AWS
SCRUM
DevOps
Google Cloud Platform

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Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance at the Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI level.
  • Expertise in Python.
  • Strong understanding of relational databases and version control systems such as Git.
  • Experience with Docker, Docker Compose, or Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, including Scrum or Kanban, and microservice architecture.
  • Strong communication skills and self-motivation.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or significant professional experience.
  • At least 5 years of software development experience.
Responsibilities
  • Design and develop scalable, efficient, and reliable software applications using Python.
  • Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and pair programming to ensure high-quality code and knowledge sharing.
  • Stay up to date with the latest software engineering trends, tools, and technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software products, ensuring seamless integration and deployment.
  • Contribute to the development of new codebases emphasizing object orientation, modularity, and maintainability.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
  • Knowledge of Spark or PySpark.
  • Background in mathematics or computer science.
  • Experience with DevOps tools and practices.
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies.
  • Experience or desire to lead technical teams.

MORSE Corp develops AI, machine learning, autonomous systems, and software for national security. It delivers R&D and deployment services to U.S. defense and intelligence agencies as a prime or subcontractor under firm-fixed-price contracts. The company’s edge comes from being 100% employee-owned and focusing on mission-oriented rapid solution engineering that combines software, algorithms, and systems integration for defense needs. Its goal is to provide reliable, mission-critical technology—especially AI-enabled and autonomous capabilities—that enables operations in challenging environments and to grow long-term government contracts.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$8.6M

Headquarters

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Founded

2014

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What believers are saying

  • August 2025 Army OTA added $48.1 million for GPS-denied autonomous aircraft.
  • April 2025 Air Force mission-planning order totaled $83.0 million through 2030.
  • June 2025 CMMC Level 2 passed with 110 score and zero findings.

What critics are saying

  • March 26, 2025 DOJ settlement cost MORSE $4.6 million over cybersecurity fraud allegations.
  • The settlement admitted NIST 800-171 and FedRAMP gaps through February 2023.
  • Another cyber lapse can block Army and Air Force awards, jeopardizing the defense pipeline.

What makes MORSE Corp unique

  • Employee-owned structure aligns engineers with long-term delivery, not venture exits.
  • MORSE won DARPA Albatross and Army autonomous aircraft work in 2025.
  • Seattle expansion in June 2025 broadens access to West Coast defense talent.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-3%
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Jun 10th, 2025
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MORSE Corp opens office in Seattle.

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Apr 15th, 2025
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On March 25, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a $4.6 million settlement with MORSECORP, Inc. (MORSE) over its alleged failures to satisfy cybersecurity requirements for federal defense contractors.

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Mar 26th, 2025
SOURCE: Massachusetts Defense Contractor MORSECORP Settles for $4.6 Million Over Cybersecurity Fraud Allegations

In an interesting turn of events, the Massachusetts-based defense contractor MORSECORP, Inc. has agreed to settle for $4.6 million over cybersecurity fraud allegations.

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