Kaizen Labs
Forward Deployed Software Engineer, Cleared (TS/SCI)
Washington, D.C.
OPT Eligible: YESExperience: 5+ years minimumPosted 13 hours ago · Aug 24, 2026 at 11:29 AM PDT
Degree
Not clearly stated
Salary
Not listed
Qualifications
5+ years of professional engineering experience with track record of owning complex features; hands-on Palantir Foundry/AIP/Maven Smart System experience; deep fluency in React/Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Postgres; proficiency with AI coding tools (Cursor, Copilot, Claude); proven ability to operate in ambiguity and strong user orientation
Eligibility
Active Top Secret or TS/SCI clearance required; United States citizenship required as condition of clearance eligibility
Key Tech and Skills
ReactNext.jsNode.jsTypeScriptPostgreSQLAWSGitHub Actions