Software Engineer

Important Note: US Citizenship required 

Highlights:

• The candidate must have the desire to create meaningful work that will change the world and make it a better place. The candidate must also have the desire and motivation to solve problems. The candidate will operate at the frontier of innovation where his/her creativity will shape tomorrow's breakthroughs. As part of our elite innovation team, the candidate will assist the team in tackling ambitious challenges that promote innovative approaches and look to apply technology in different ways to solve problems, in turn, transforming bold ideas into groundbreaking solutions. The candidate’s unique perspective and ingenuity will flourish in our collaborative environment, where we do not just envision the future – we create it. Plus, candidates will build a lasting legacy by turning innovations into valuable intellectual property that could influence the industry for years to come.
• The team is comprised of individuals with highly technical and operational backgrounds, including areas such as software engineering, biometrics, mechanical engineering, as well intellectual property subject matter experts. The work environment is fluid, favoring responsiveness and spontaneity over a rigid approach. The candidate will join an elite team, which includes former DARPA Program Managers.
• The position is unique due to the team’s unstructured agenda, allowing maximum creativity and pursuit of new and compelling ideas, as well as the direct involvement of the founder and CEO of the company as one of the inventors and co-collaborators.
• The candidate will play a pivotal role where their coding ability will drive breakthrough innovations across multiple cutting-edge domains. As our lead software architect, the candidate will be the driving force behind diverse, high-impact projects that demand both technical excellence and creative problem-solving. The candidate’s ability to adapt their ability to new technologies will enable them to navigate seamlessly between different technical landscapes while delivering powerful solutions. This is beyond a development role; it is a chance to be the technical cornerstone of our innovation team, where the candidate’s versatility and expertise will directly shape our success and future direction.
• The candidate will have a chance to hone their technical ability across a diverse set of applications and will also gain exposure to the intellectual property domain (i.e., patents and trademarks).

Typical Day:

A typical day will involve participating in brainstorm meetings to flesh out new invention ideas; patent development meetings to codify innovative ideas from an intellectual property standpoint; desk time for coding and software development tasks; creating prototypes, testing and improving those prototypes; engaging in informal collaboration with team members to help foster creativity and drive ingenuity across the team.

Tasks:

• System invention,
• Prototype design,
• Hardware integration,
• Coding,
• Patent and trademark support, and
• Software development.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Full-Stack Development: Proven expertise in building complete applications using
• JavaScript/TypeScript, .NET/C#, or Python, with experience creating scalable and responsive solutions across both web and native platforms. Skilled in using React to build dynamic and interactive web frontends. Experienced in backend development, including designing APIs, managing databases, handling authentication and authorization, and implementing data flows to support secure and robust applications.
• Embedded Systems & Hardware Prototyping: Experience with embedded development and rapid prototyping using C/C , Rust, or Python on hardware platforms like Raspberry Pi, Arduino, or ESP32. Proficiency with Linux environments, with a focus on interfacing software with physical hardware in innovative prototypes and IoT applications.
• Collaboration, Communication & Self-Motivation: Effective communication skills with a proactive approach to brainstorming and problem-solving, essential in a team-oriented, innovative setting. Demonstrated ability to be a self-starter and stay motivated in unstructured environments, adapting to changing requirements and driving projects forward independently.
• Location: candidate needs to be physically located in the Washington, DC, metro area (DC, northern Virginia, Maryland). Candidate will maintain a hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office per week) at the corporate headquarters, located in Arlington, VA.

Desired Qualifications:

• Modern .NET Development: Expertise in modern .NET with an emphasis on cross-platform and web application development using C#. Skilled in building scalable, maintainable applications with experience in asynchronous programming, dependency injection, and microservices architecture. Experience with Blazor to create modern web applications within the .NET ecosystem is ideal.
• Native Application Development: Experience with React Native for building mobile applications, demonstrating skills in cross-platform development, responsive design, and integration with native device features (e.g., camera, GPS). Experience with .NET MAUI for hybrid mobile and desktop applications is valued.
• Cloud Proficiency & Containerization: Practical experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar), demonstrating an understanding of cloud services and infrastructure management. Skilled in containerization technologies, such as Docker, for streamlined deployment, scaling, and rapid prototyping in cloud environments. Familiarity with orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes) and infrastructure-as-code practices (e.g., Terraform) is also beneficial.
• Emerging Technologies: Curiosity or exposure to areas like AI, blockchain, or cryptocurrency.
• Biometrics & Facial Recognition: Familiarity or interest in biometrics, with a focus on facial recognition
• Patent/Innovation Experience: Interest or experience in intellectual property, patent processes, or R&D

Location: 

• Corporate Headquarters, Arlington, VA
• Candidate will maintain a hybrid work schedule (3 days in the office per week)
• Candidate needs to be physically located in the Washington, DC, metro area (DC, northern Virginia, Maryland).

Citizenship:  current US Citizenship is required

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Ideal Innovations, Inc. is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.