# Senior Software Engineer at Picogrid

- Company: Picogrid
- What the company does: Picogrid delivers integrated systems for modern missions, connecting sensors, platforms, and operators across land, sea, air, and space. Backed by Bessemer.
- Company website: https://picogrid.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: El Segundo, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $150K to $250K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-31
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/picogrid/44fea57b-71fa-42af-a983-238227de80b3
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/picogrid-senior-software-engineer/

## About the role

Legion is Picogrid's core platform: it connects sensors, cameras, drones, and third-party systems into a single operational picture that military users rely on in live missions. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll own significant pieces of that platform end to end — from API design through deployment and operation in production.

## What they're looking for

- U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- 5+ years of hands-on backend engineering experience in fast-paced, production environments using Go, Python, 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, GraphQL) and authentication/authorization models
- History of working directly with customers to build and deliver meaningful software

Tags: Engineering