Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Backend Engineering, Security Clearance

Posted on 10/7/2025

Trase Systems

Trase Systems

11-50 employees

Platform for deploying autonomous enterprise AI

Compensation Overview

$175k - $225k/yr

+ Equity Incentives

McLean, VA, USA

In Person

Some travel is required.

Category
Software Engineering (2)
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Required Skills
gRPC
Microsoft Azure
Python
TypeScript
Microservices
AWS
Go
REST APIs
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Proven experience building microservices and managing cloud infrastructure.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Typescript, with a strong ability to write clean, maintainable code.
  • Hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, and/or Microsoft Azure.
  • Demonstrated expertise in integrating third-party APIs to expand application capabilities.
  • Solid understanding of RESTful API design principles and best practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering scalable and efficient solutions.
  • Strong knowledge of database design and optimization techniques.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Active Secret or Top Secret Clearance
Responsibilities
  • Contribute to the architecting, building, and optimizing our backend services and cloud infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and architect solutions that align with business objectives.
  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth within the team.
  • Develop and maintain GRPC and RESTful APIs and services to enable seamless integration with various applications and third-party platforms.
  • Integrate 3rd party APIs to enhance the functionality and capabilities of our applications.
  • Ensure the security and scalability of backend systems, implementing best practices for data protection and access control.
  • Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, proactively identifying and resolving potential issues.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in cloud technologies and leverage them to enhance our infrastructure and services.
  • Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain code quality and adherence to coding standards.
  • Communicate technical concepts and project updates effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with working in highly regulated and sensitive environments or industries (e.g., National Security, Healthcare, Oil & Gas) is preferred
  • Experience with security and compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, CIS) is preferred
  • Experience with large-scale distributed systems and telecommunication networks is preferred
  • Experience with data privacy and protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) is preferred
  • Active Top Secret Clearance is preferred

Trase Systems provides an enterprise AI platform that enables large organizations to deploy, manage, and optimize autonomous AI agents. It offers an end-to-end, model-agnostic solution with an agent builder, multi-agent orchestration, and full observability, designed to automate complex administrative workflows in regulated sectors such as healthcare, national security, and energy. The platform can run across cloud, on-premises, or air-gapped environments to support sensitive workloads, with SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance. Trase differentiates itself through a shared-savings business model (no upfront costs) and a focus on measurable efficiency gains from AI agents, lowering barriers to ROI while ensuring enterprise-grade governance and security. Its goal is to simplify AI adoption for large organizations by addressing the “last mile” of AI implementation and delivering practical, auditable automation at scale.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

N/A

Founded

2023

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • US Navy contract validates national security AI applications.
  • Duke Health partnership proves healthcare workflow automation value.
  • Red Cell Partners incubation leverages AI agent frontier advancements.

What critics are saying

  • DoD CDAO bans non-FedRAMP AI, disqualifying air-gapped deployments now.
  • OpenAI Swarm commoditizes orchestration, enabling internal builds immediately.
  • UiPath Pathmind acquisition undercuts healthcare savings with RPA scale.

What makes Trase Systems unique

  • Model-agnostic platform deploys AI agents in air-gapped systems.
  • Shared savings model charges only on efficiency gains achieved.
  • Automates healthcare workflows like prescription refills for Duke Health.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Professional Development Budget

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Mental Health Support

Performance Bonus

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

-4%
INACTIVE