True Anomaly is a company focused on building technology for space superiority. They are seeking a Software Prototype Engineer to rapidly transform business questions into working applications and automated workflows, collaborating directly with executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build rapid prototypes and proof-of-concept applications to answer executive-level business questions
• Explore and integrate existing corporate APIs, databases, and infrastructure to automate reporting and organizational workflows
• Design and implement data pipelines that synthesize information across multiple systems
• Transform manual processes into automated solutions with appropriate error handling and monitoring
• Collaborate directly with executive stakeholders to understand requirements and iterate on solutions
• Maintain clear documentation and write maintainable code despite aggressive timelines
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools (particularly Claude) to accelerate development cycles
• Evaluate and adopt appropriate technologies for each use case without over-engineering

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 0-4 years of software development experience across multiple languages and frameworks
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and system design
• Demonstrated ability to build working applications from ambiguous requirements
• Experience with REST APIs, authentication protocols, and common integration patterns
• Proficiency in at least two of: Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Go, or similar modern languages
• Practical experience with databases (SQL and NoSQL) and data transformation
• Track record of shipping projects quickly without sacrificing code quality
• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site
• Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job
• Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving
• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• Experience working directly with executive or senior leadership teams
• Proven ability to use AI-assisted development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.) effectively
• Experience building internal tools, dashboards, or automation workflows
• Knowledge of data visualization libraries and frameworks
• Comfort operating in ambiguous environments with shifting priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for non-technical audiences
• Natural curiosity and self-directed learning ability
• Experience with ETL/data pipeline tools and orchestration frameworks

Benefits

• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave
• Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience.
• Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver or Colorado Springs. While we observe a hybrid work environment, some work must be done on site.

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