This is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
About the role:
You will be part of the team building a data focused product that is built on best of breed open source solutions like Kafka, Trino, DuckDB, and Superset. You will work both on backend and frontend to build end-to-end features that make interacting with data easier enabling users to be able to tell a data story through our product.
What we are looking for:
8+ Years of experience building RESTFul APIs to take concept to implementation in one of the following languages: Go (preferred), Java, Python, Rust (nice to have), and Scala5+ Years of experience in frontend frameworks like React with a focus on Typescript or JavascriptDeep design of software design and architectureExperience with large-scale relational and non-relational databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, and Elasticsearch to handle low-latency requirementsExperience with building and releasing software in cloud-native environmentsExperience using a variety of package managers/dependency managers including Maven, Gradle, and NPMExperience with Docker and Kubernetes, including containerizing solutions and working with distributed clustersExperience working with AI coding assistantsDemonstrated ability to take on large responsibilities and own complex work or project lifecyclesSTEM Background or relevant industry experienceAble to obtain Security+ certification within 90 days of employment with RaftHighly preferred:
Experience with Kafka or RabbitMQClearance Requirements:
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearanceWork Type:
Hybrid in Mesa, AZ. May require up to 35% travelSalary Range: $180,000 - $230,000
The determination of compensation is predicated upon a candidate's comprehensive experience, demonstrated skill, and proven abilitiesWhat we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsTeam off-site in fun places!Generous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Read LessThis is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
About the role:
As Senior Program/Product Manager, Space Force, you will own the program completely: delivery health, customer relationships, contract performance, and growth. This is not a steady-state program management role. You are walking into an active program with significant growth potential and the expectation that you will drive it, expanding both the scope of work and the number of mission partners on the platform. Your ability to build trusted relationships within the Space Force community, understand the acquisition environment, and position Raft's capabilities compellingly will be as important as your program execution skills.
This role carries meaningful portfolio-level responsibility. You will serve as a senior presence within Raft's broader Space Force practice, contributing to opportunity identification, customer engagement, and strategic initiatives that span the portfolio. The right person will grow quickly into a central figure in how Raft shows up, competes, and wins in the Space Force market. If you have lived and breathed Space Force programs, know how DevOps delivery works inside DoW environments, and want to build something rather than just manage it, this role was designed for you.
What you'll do:
Own the full health of the program: delivery execution, customer satisfaction, risk management, contract performance, and milestone accountability from day one.Serve as Raft's primary relationship owner with program stakeholders, building the customer intimacy and trust that sustains the program and opens the door to expanded scope and follow-on work.Drive program growth actively, identifying opportunities to expand the platform's reach to additional mission partners and tenants, and working with Raft's executive and leadership teams to shape and close that work.Lead and coordinate a cross-functional delivery team operating in an Agile/DevOps model, ensuring the team is executing with quality and velocity against customer requirements and contractual commitments.Translate mission requirements into actionable product and delivery direction for engineering teams, applying your understanding of the operational context to keep the team building the right things.Navigate acquisition processes, contract modifications, and CDRL/deliverable requirements with confidence, including familiarity with OTA, GWAC, and other relevant procurement vehicles.Contribute actively to Raft's broader Space Force portfolio, supporting opportunity shaping, capability briefings, proposal contributions, and customer engagement activities across programs.Develop and maintain program artifacts and executive communications for both internal Raft leadership and government customer audiences, including status reports, roadmaps, risk registers, and briefings.Maintain an active understanding of the technology and acquisition landscape, including funding cycles, key program offices, and emerging mission requirements that create opportunity for Raft's products.Operate as a senior leader within Space Force, contributing to team culture, cross-program knowledge sharing, and the strategic positioning of the portfolio as a whole.What we are looking for:
7+ years of experience in program, project, or product management with a demonstrated track record of delivering complex software programs in DoD or national security environments.Direct Space Force or Space-adjacent background, whether as a former Guardian, Space-focused Air Force officer, civilian embedded in Space Force programs, or contractor with deep Space Force customer experience. You understand how Space Force is organized, how it buys, and how it operates.Strong working knowledge of DevOps principles and practices in a DoD software delivery context. You do not need to be an engineer, but you need to understand the DevSecOps pipeline, CI/CD concepts, platform tenancy models, and what good software delivery looks like in a classified environment.Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships at the program office level, earning trust through credibility, follow-through, and genuine mission understanding rather than vendor-style relationship management.A growth mindset toward the programs you own. You are not just managing what exists; you are actively identifying and pursuing expansion opportunities within and beyond the current contract.Experience navigating Space Force or broader DoD acquisition pathways, including OTA, GWAC/IDIQ vehicles, and the transition from prototype to production. You know how customers find a path to award and how to help them get there.Strong written and verbal communication skills calibrated to multiple audiences, from engineers on the delivery team to senior Space Force program managers and Raft executive leadership.STEM degree or equivalent technical acumen. You need to be able to hold substantive conversations with engineers, understand architectural tradeoffs, and represent the program's technical posture accurately to customers.Comfortable operating across multiple concurrent workstreams and adapting quickly when priorities shift. This role will require you to move fluidly between program delivery, customer engagement, and portfolio-level activity.Highly preferred:
Prior service as a Space Force Guardian or in a Space-coded Air Force billet with direct exposure to Space Force acquisition programs and program offices.Hands-on familiarity with Space Force program offices, SpaceWERX, Space Systems Command (SSC), or Space Operations Command (SpOC), and the credibility to walk into those environments and be taken seriously.Experience with [R]AP or equivalent DoW application platform and DevSecOps environment, including Kubernetes-based infrastructure, container deployment, and platform-as-a-service delivery models.Familiarity with ATO and RMF processes in a Space Force or Air Force context, and experience navigating security authorization as part of program delivery.Track record of driving contract renewals, scope expansions, or follow-on awards through a combination of delivery excellence and proactive customer engagement.Experience managing or growing a multi-tenant platform, with an understanding of how to onboard new mission partners, manage platform governance, and scale platform adoption within an enterprise customer.Existing relationships within Space Force program offices, acquisition commands, or the broader Space Force technology community.Background in competitive team environments, military service, or high-commitment leadership roles that demonstrate the ability to perform under pressure and push hard to win.Clearance Requirements:
Active Secret security clearance required to start.Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00
Work Type:
Hybrid, Northern Virginia preferred. Colorado Springs, CO considered for the right candidate.May require up to 25% travel to customer sites, Raft offices, and partner locations.What we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsGenerous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Read LessThis is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
About the role:
As Senior Program/Product Manager, Space Force, you will own the program completely: delivery health, customer relationships, contract performance, and growth. This is not a steady-state program management role. You are walking into an active program with significant growth potential and the expectation that you will drive it, expanding both the scope of work and the number of mission partners on the platform. Your ability to build trusted relationships within the Space Force community, understand the acquisition environment, and position Raft's capabilities compellingly will be as important as your program execution skills.
This role carries meaningful portfolio-level responsibility. You will serve as a senior presence within Raft's broader Space Force practice, contributing to opportunity identification, customer engagement, and strategic initiatives that span the portfolio. The right person will grow quickly into a central figure in how Raft shows up, competes, and wins in the Space Force market. If you have lived and breathed Space Force programs, know how DevOps delivery works inside DoW environments, and want to build something rather than just manage it, this role was designed for you.
What you'll do:
Own the full health of the program: delivery execution, customer satisfaction, risk management, contract performance, and milestone accountability from day one.Serve as Raft's primary relationship owner with program stakeholders, building the customer intimacy and trust that sustains the program and opens the door to expanded scope and follow-on work.Drive program growth actively, identifying opportunities to expand the platform's reach to additional mission partners and tenants, and working with Raft's executive and leadership teams to shape and close that work.Lead and coordinate a cross-functional delivery team operating in an Agile/DevOps model, ensuring the team is executing with quality and velocity against customer requirements and contractual commitments.Translate mission requirements into actionable product and delivery direction for engineering teams, applying your understanding of the operational context to keep the team building the right things.Navigate acquisition processes, contract modifications, and CDRL/deliverable requirements with confidence, including familiarity with OTA, GWAC, and other relevant procurement vehicles.Contribute actively to Raft's broader Space Force portfolio, supporting opportunity shaping, capability briefings, proposal contributions, and customer engagement activities across programs.Develop and maintain program artifacts and executive communications for both internal Raft leadership and government customer audiences, including status reports, roadmaps, risk registers, and briefings.Maintain an active understanding of the technology and acquisition landscape, including funding cycles, key program offices, and emerging mission requirements that create opportunity for Raft's products.Operate as a senior leader within Space Force, contributing to team culture, cross-program knowledge sharing, and the strategic positioning of the portfolio as a whole.What we are looking for:
7+ years of experience in program, project, or product management with a demonstrated track record of delivering complex software programs in DoD or national security environments.Direct Space Force or Space-adjacent background, whether as a former Guardian, Space-focused Air Force officer, civilian embedded in Space Force programs, or contractor with deep Space Force customer experience. You understand how Space Force is organized, how it buys, and how it operates.Strong working knowledge of DevOps principles and practices in a DoD software delivery context. You do not need to be an engineer, but you need to understand the DevSecOps pipeline, CI/CD concepts, platform tenancy models, and what good software delivery looks like in a classified environment.Proven ability to build and maintain customer relationships at the program office level, earning trust through credibility, follow-through, and genuine mission understanding rather than vendor-style relationship management.A growth mindset toward the programs you own. You are not just managing what exists; you are actively identifying and pursuing expansion opportunities within and beyond the current contract.Experience navigating Space Force or broader DoD acquisition pathways, including OTA, GWAC/IDIQ vehicles, and the transition from prototype to production. You know how customers find a path to award and how to help them get there.Strong written and verbal communication skills calibrated to multiple audiences, from engineers on the delivery team to senior Space Force program managers and Raft executive leadership.STEM degree or equivalent technical acumen. You need to be able to hold substantive conversations with engineers, understand architectural tradeoffs, and represent the program's technical posture accurately to customers.Comfortable operating across multiple concurrent workstreams and adapting quickly when priorities shift. This role will require you to move fluidly between program delivery, customer engagement, and portfolio-level activity.Highly preferred:
Prior service as a Space Force Guardian or in a Space-coded Air Force billet with direct exposure to Space Force acquisition programs and program offices.Hands-on familiarity with Space Force program offices, SpaceWERX, Space Systems Command (SSC), or Space Operations Command (SpOC), and the credibility to walk into those environments and be taken seriously.Experience with [R]AP or equivalent DoW application platform and DevSecOps environment, including Kubernetes-based infrastructure, container deployment, and platform-as-a-service delivery models.Familiarity with ATO and RMF processes in a Space Force or Air Force context, and experience navigating security authorization as part of program delivery.Track record of driving contract renewals, scope expansions, or follow-on awards through a combination of delivery excellence and proactive customer engagement.Experience managing or growing a multi-tenant platform, with an understanding of how to onboard new mission partners, manage platform governance, and scale platform adoption within an enterprise customer.Existing relationships within Space Force program offices, acquisition commands, or the broader Space Force technology community.Background in competitive team environments, military service, or high-commitment leadership roles that demonstrate the ability to perform under pressure and push hard to win.Clearance Requirements:
Active Secret security clearance required to start.Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00
Work Type:
Hybrid, Northern Virginia preferred. Colorado Springs, CO considered for the right candidate.May require up to 25% travel to customer sites, Raft offices, and partner locations.What we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsGenerous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Read LessThis is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
About the role:
As a Technical Recruiter, you will own full-cycle recruiting across the breadth of Raft from our engineers and technical delivery teams (software, DevSecOps, data, and AI/ML) to program and product management, business development, and corporate functions. You will be the connective tissue between our hiring managers and the exceptional talent that powers our mission, managing the candidate journey from intake through offer.
Because the programs we support are defense and national security missions, you will routinely recruit security-cleared talent and partner with hiring managers to navigate clearance and citizenship requirements. You thrive in a fast-moving environment, treat every candidate like a customer, and know how to build diverse, high-quality pipelines in a competitive market.
This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who loves the craft of recruiting and wants their work to directly enable missions that matter.
What we are looking for:
~5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including technical/engineering rolesExperience recruiting in the defense tech, government contracting, or federal technology spaceFamiliarity with U.S. security clearances (e.g., Secret, TS, TS/SCI) and the ability to source and qualify cleared talentA proven track record of proactive sourcing and closing competitive candidates in a tight talent marketExcellent written and verbal communication and strong relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring managersComfort owning an ATS (Greenhouse preferred) and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn RecruiterStrong organization and the ability to manage a high-volume, varied req load with minimal oversightA collaborative, low-ego, customer-obsessed mindset aligned with our Ubuntu cultureHighly preferred:
Experience recruiting for Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, or federal-civilian programsFamiliarity with modern software roles including Kubernetes, cloud-native, DevSecOps, data engineering, and AI/MLExperience recruiting business development, capture, or program/product management talentKnowledge of OFCCP / EEO compliance and structured, equitable hiring practicesWork Type
Hybrid in Mclean, VA Open to hiring remotely in Oahu, Hawaii; San Diego, California; Tacoma, WashingtonMay require occasional travel for conferences and on-site recruiting eventsSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
What we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsGenerous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Read LessThis is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
About the role:
As a Technical Recruiter, you will own full-cycle recruiting across the breadth of Raft from our engineers and technical delivery teams (software, DevSecOps, data, and AI/ML) to program and product management, business development, and corporate functions. You will be the connective tissue between our hiring managers and the exceptional talent that powers our mission, managing the candidate journey from intake through offer.
Because the programs we support are defense and national security missions, you will routinely recruit security-cleared talent and partner with hiring managers to navigate clearance and citizenship requirements. You thrive in a fast-moving environment, treat every candidate like a customer, and know how to build diverse, high-quality pipelines in a competitive market.
This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who loves the craft of recruiting and wants their work to directly enable missions that matter.
What we are looking for:
~5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including technical/engineering rolesExperience recruiting in the defense tech, government contracting, or federal technology spaceFamiliarity with U.S. security clearances (e.g., Secret, TS, TS/SCI) and the ability to source and qualify cleared talentA proven track record of proactive sourcing and closing competitive candidates in a tight talent marketExcellent written and verbal communication and strong relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring managersComfort owning an ATS (Greenhouse preferred) and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn RecruiterStrong organization and the ability to manage a high-volume, varied req load with minimal oversightA collaborative, low-ego, customer-obsessed mindset aligned with our Ubuntu cultureHighly preferred:
Experience recruiting for Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, or federal-civilian programsFamiliarity with modern software roles including Kubernetes, cloud-native, DevSecOps, data engineering, and AI/MLExperience recruiting business development, capture, or program/product management talentKnowledge of OFCCP / EEO compliance and structured, equitable hiring practicesWork Type
Hybrid in Mclean, VA Open to hiring remotely in Oahu, Hawaii; San Diego, California; Tacoma, WashingtonMay require occasional travel for conferences and on-site recruiting eventsSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
What we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsGenerous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Read LessThis is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
About the role:
As a Technical Recruiter, you will own full-cycle recruiting across the breadth of Raft from our engineers and technical delivery teams (software, DevSecOps, data, and AI/ML) to program and product management, business development, and corporate functions. You will be the connective tissue between our hiring managers and the exceptional talent that powers our mission, managing the candidate journey from intake through offer.
Because the programs we support are defense and national security missions, you will routinely recruit security-cleared talent and partner with hiring managers to navigate clearance and citizenship requirements. You thrive in a fast-moving environment, treat every candidate like a customer, and know how to build diverse, high-quality pipelines in a competitive market.
This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who loves the craft of recruiting and wants their work to directly enable missions that matter.
What we are looking for:
~5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including technical/engineering rolesExperience recruiting in the defense tech, government contracting, or federal technology spaceFamiliarity with U.S. security clearances (e.g., Secret, TS, TS/SCI) and the ability to source and qualify cleared talentA proven track record of proactive sourcing and closing competitive candidates in a tight talent marketExcellent written and verbal communication and strong relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring managersComfort owning an ATS (Greenhouse preferred) and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn RecruiterStrong organization and the ability to manage a high-volume, varied req load with minimal oversightA collaborative, low-ego, customer-obsessed mindset aligned with our Ubuntu cultureHighly preferred:
Experience recruiting for Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, or federal-civilian programsFamiliarity with modern software roles including Kubernetes, cloud-native, DevSecOps, data engineering, and AI/MLExperience recruiting business development, capture, or program/product management talentKnowledge of OFCCP / EEO compliance and structured, equitable hiring practicesWork Type
Hybrid in Mclean, VA Open to hiring remotely in Oahu, Hawaii; San Diego, California; Tacoma, WashingtonMay require occasional travel for conferences and on-site recruiting eventsSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
What we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsGenerous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Read LessThis is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
About the role:
As a Technical Recruiter, you will own full-cycle recruiting across the breadth of Raft from our engineers and technical delivery teams (software, DevSecOps, data, and AI/ML) to program and product management, business development, and corporate functions. You will be the connective tissue between our hiring managers and the exceptional talent that powers our mission, managing the candidate journey from intake through offer.
Because the programs we support are defense and national security missions, you will routinely recruit security-cleared talent and partner with hiring managers to navigate clearance and citizenship requirements. You thrive in a fast-moving environment, treat every candidate like a customer, and know how to build diverse, high-quality pipelines in a competitive market.
This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who loves the craft of recruiting and wants their work to directly enable missions that matter.
What we are looking for:
~5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including technical/engineering rolesExperience recruiting in the defense tech, government contracting, or federal technology spaceFamiliarity with U.S. security clearances (e.g., Secret, TS, TS/SCI) and the ability to source and qualify cleared talentA proven track record of proactive sourcing and closing competitive candidates in a tight talent marketExcellent written and verbal communication and strong relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring managersComfort owning an ATS (Greenhouse preferred) and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn RecruiterStrong organization and the ability to manage a high-volume, varied req load with minimal oversightA collaborative, low-ego, customer-obsessed mindset aligned with our Ubuntu cultureHighly preferred:
Experience recruiting for Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, or federal-civilian programsFamiliarity with modern software roles including Kubernetes, cloud-native, DevSecOps, data engineering, and AI/MLExperience recruiting business development, capture, or program/product management talentKnowledge of OFCCP / EEO compliance and structured, equitable hiring practicesWork Type
Hybrid in Mclean, VA Open to hiring remotely in Oahu, Hawaii; San Diego, California; Tacoma, WashingtonMay require occasional travel for conferences and on-site recruiting eventsSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
What we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsGenerous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Read LessThis is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
We're looking for an experienced Staff DevSecOps Engineer to support our customers and join our passionate team of high-impact problem solvers.
About the role:
As a Staff DevSecOps Engineer, you will spearhead initiatives related to developing and implementing end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles, setting the benchmark for security and efficiency. Raft is building a real-time data platform for the Department of Defense (DoD), aimed at enhancing operators' awareness of critical events. Central to this data platform is the aggregation of real-time data from various sensors. This data is ultimately presented as a mission planning and execution UI to empower operators to make time-critical and pertinent decisions. Key technologies include Kafka, Kafka Streams, Pinot, Java, Scala, and Kubernetes. Your involvement in this role will encompass hands-on collaboration with a team of accomplished individuals collectively striving towards excellence.
What we are looking for:
6-7 years experience with Kubernetes or Docker, with a proven track recordDeveloped supporting tools and infrastructure as code for clustered and distributed application lifecycles Worked with clients architecting, developing, and implementing Kubernetes or Docker solutions both in the Cloud and on-premisesDeveloped and implemented CI/CD pipelines Implement GitOps for Software Delivery Five years' experience with Docker and Kubernetes, provisioning production clusters and maintaining their complianceExperience with deploying and managing data-intensive platforms using popular streaming technologies such as Kafka, Pinot, or FlinkSolid understanding of Helm Charts, Kubernetes networking technologies (Calico, Cilium, etc.), and related concepts.Hands-on operating stateful and data-intensive services in orchestrated environmentsExperience with AWS and/or other cloud computing solutionsExperience with software packaging, build, and delivery approaches in distributed applications.Has experience Kubernetes monitoring (i.e. Prometheus, Grafana) and logging (i.e. Fluentbit, Kibana, Loki) solutions Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, etc.) Has configured CI/CD pipelines using GitLab Runners Obtain Security+ within the first 90 days of employment with RaftHighly preferred:
Advanced expertise in writing custom Helm ChartsExperience using a variety of package managers/dependency managers including Maven, Gradle, NPM, and Yarn Knowledge of IstioExperience supporting enterprise Cloud applications or infrastructure Experience in automation languages like Python or GoLangComfortable provisioning and debugging complex CI/CD pipelinesSalary Range: $150,000.00 - $210,000.00
Clearance Requirements:
Active Top Secret ClearanceWork Type:
On customer site in Dulles, VAMay require up to 25% travelWhat we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsAnnual budget for your tech/gadgets needsRemote, hybrid, and flexible work optionsGenerous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Read LessThis is a U.S. based position. All of the programs we support require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employment. All work must be conducted within the continental U.S.
Who we are:
Raft (https://TeamRaft.com) is a customer-obsessed non-traditional defense tech company dedicated to empowering U.S. military and government agencies with cutting-edge AI/ML and data solutions. We are a leader in autonomous data fusion and Agentic AI, with a purposeful focus on Distributed Data Systems, Platforms at Scale, and Complex Application Development. With headquarters in McLean, VA, our range of clients includes innovative federal and public agencies leveraging design thinking, cutting-edge tech stack, and cloud-native ecosystem. We build digital solutions that impact the lives of millions of Americans.
About the role:
As a Technical Recruiter, you will own full-cycle recruiting across the breadth of Raft from our engineers and technical delivery teams (software, DevSecOps, data, and AI/ML) to program and product management, business development, and corporate functions. You will be the connective tissue between our hiring managers and the exceptional talent that powers our mission, managing the candidate journey from intake through offer.
Because the programs we support are defense and national security missions, you will routinely recruit security-cleared talent and partner with hiring managers to navigate clearance and citizenship requirements. You thrive in a fast-moving environment, treat every candidate like a customer, and know how to build diverse, high-quality pipelines in a competitive market.
This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who loves the craft of recruiting and wants their work to directly enable missions that matter.
What we are looking for:
~5 years of full-cycle recruiting experience, including technical/engineering rolesExperience recruiting in the defense tech, government contracting, or federal technology spaceFamiliarity with U.S. security clearances (e.g., Secret, TS, TS/SCI) and the ability to source and qualify cleared talentA proven track record of proactive sourcing and closing competitive candidates in a tight talent marketExcellent written and verbal communication and strong relationship-building skills with candidates and hiring managersComfort owning an ATS (Greenhouse preferred) and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn RecruiterStrong organization and the ability to manage a high-volume, varied req load with minimal oversightA collaborative, low-ego, customer-obsessed mindset aligned with our Ubuntu cultureHighly preferred:
Experience recruiting for Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community, or federal-civilian programsFamiliarity with modern software roles including Kubernetes, cloud-native, DevSecOps, data engineering, and AI/MLExperience recruiting business development, capture, or program/product management talentKnowledge of OFCCP / EEO compliance and structured, equitable hiring practicesWork Type
Hybrid in Mclean, VA Open to hiring remotely in Oahu, Hawaii; San Diego, California; Tacoma, WashingtonMay require occasional travel for conferences and on-site recruiting eventsSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00
What we will offer you:
Highly competitive salaryFully covered healthcare, dental, and vision coverage401(k) and company matchTake as you need PTO + 11 paid holidaysEducation & training benefitsGenerous Referral BonusesAnd More!Our Vision Statement:
We bridge the gap between humans and data through radical transparency and our obsession with the mission.
Our Customer Obsession:
We will approach every deliverable like it's a product. We will adopt a customer-obsessed mentality. As we grow, and our footprint becomes larger, teams and employees will treat each other not only as teammates but customers. We must live the customer-obsessed mindset, always. This will help us scale and it will translate to the interactions that our Rafters have with their clients and other product teams that they integrate with. Our culture will enable our success and set us apart from other companies.
How do we get there?
Public-sector modernization is critical for us to live in a better world. We, at Raft, want to innovate and solve complex problems. And, if we are successful, our generation and the ones that follow us will live in a delightful, efficient, and accessible world where out-of-box thinking, and collaboration is a norm.
Raft's core philosophy is Ubuntu: I Am, Because We are. We support our "nadi" by elevating the other Rafters. We work as a hyper collaborative team where each team member brings a unique perspective, adding value that did not exist before. People make Raft special. We celebrate each other and our cognitive and cultural diversity. We are devoted to our practice of innovation and collaboration.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
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