Job Description
Principal Engineer | Defence Technology Start-Up
Hybrid | 4 days on-site
Join a cutting-edge defence start-up led by former Palantir founders, building mission-critical systems that directly support national security. Backed by a world-class technical team, this is an opportunity to take a senior role in shaping advanced platforms with real operational impact.
You’ll lead on architecture, guide technical decisions, and work closely with product and leadership to deliver robust, high-performance systems. While we use Rust at the core, we welcome engineers from any modern background who can demonstrate strong system design skills and a track record of delivering complex software.
What you’ll be doing:
* Owning architectural decisions and driving technical strategy
* Delivering high-assurance, scalable systems for defence applications
* Mentoring engineers and uplifting overall engineering standards
* Working hands-on with a team of exceptional builders in a fast-paced environment
What we’re looking for:
1. Deep engineering experience across distributed or performance-critical systems
2. Strong design instincts and the ability to lead technical direction
3. Comfortable working in a hybrid setup with significant on-site collabo...