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Dominion Dynamics - Forward Deployed Software EngineerPreferred Location: Ottawa or Toronto, Canada (Hybrid + Field Deployable)Defense Technology | AI Systems Full-Time About Dominion DynamicsDominion Dynamics is building Canadas next-generation defense prime, a sovereign technology company delivering AI-powered command and control infrastructure for Arctic sovereignty and autonomous multi-domain operations.Our flagship product, JADC2-as-a-Service (JADC2aaS), is a persistent dual-use sensing and decision-making network designed for the Canadian Arctic. We integrate land, maritime, aerial, and space-based ISR with resilient communications and edge AI to build a sovereign data fabric across the North, benefiting both national defense and isolated communities.Our founding team includes former operators from Anduril, Google, Amazon, and the Canadian Armed Forces. Were building hard tech in hard places, and looking for software engineers who thrive in that environment.The Role: Software EngineerAs a Dominion Dynamics Software Engineer, youll be part of the early engineering core building and field-testing distributed, edge-resilient software systems that power the JADC2aaS platform.Youll work closely with our VP of Software and VP of Hardware to co-design and deliver the inference pipeline, real-time sensor fusion tools, tactical mapping interfaces, and mission-critical command layers that run across Arctic-deployed hardware; from tethered aerostats to Sentry Towers to uncrewed autonomous platforms.This is a hands-on, full-stack role ideal for an engineer who wants to write clean code, ship quickly, work close to the hardware, and ultimately see their code in the field. You will be on the ground level on an agile team of engineers that would be tasked with developing POCs and iterating them from field deployments through to market-hardened solutions.ResponsibilitiesBuild, test, and deploy the core AI inference pipeline powering real-time decision-making at the edgeDevelop resilient, full-stack operator interfaces using React, Tailwind, and Radix, backed by serverless infrastructureSupport the Callosum module software running on tethered aerostats, Sentry Towers, and other Arctic-deployed nodesIntegrate sensor fusion, computer vision, and probabilistic models using OpenCV, PyTorch, PyMC, and TensorFusionCollaborate with the hardware team to test and iterate software across edge nodes in the fieldOptimize data flow and fault tolerance in bandwidth-constrained and SATCOM-denied environmentsBuild APIs and pipelines for geospatial, environmental, and ISR data using PyProj, Supabase, MongoDB, and GCP services (Vertex AI, AutoML, ATAK)Participate in field deployments, lab testing, and end-to-end system validation from prototype to productionTech StackCore Languages:Python (mastery)JavaScript (mastery) / TypeScript (can learn on job)SQL & R (working competence)Frameworks & Libraries:React, Node.js, Tailwind, Radix UIPyTorch, OpenCV, PyMC, PyProj, TensorFusionPrototyping & Databases:SQL, MySQL, Supabase, MongoDBDevOps & Cloud:GitHubGCP (Vertex AI, GKE, Cloud Functions, AutoML)Serverless-compatible runtimes: Bun, npmWhat We're Looking For10+ years of software engineering experience in fast-paced, complex environmentsTrack record of building and deploying distributed systems or edge compute applicationsComfort working across the stack: from model training to API development to UI deploymentHigh agency, pragmatism, and mission alignment, you care deeply about Canada's sovereignty and resilienceExperience in early stage or high ambiguity teams; startup, defense tech, or embedded ops is a plusWillingness to support or lead field work and on-site deployments in remote or Arctic environmentsWhy Join DominionWere not just building software, were building a sovereign national capability. This role offers the opportunity to:Ship code that matters, in Canadas most strategically important regionInfluence the technical culture and architecture of a next-gen defense companyEarn meaningful equity as part of a founding engineering cohortWork at the intersection of national security, frontier tech, and impact-driven engineeringCompensation & BenefitsCompetitive salary + equityField deployment opportunities (Canada North, test sites, operational demos)Flexible hybrid work (Ottawa or Toronto preferred)