Junior Product Engineer | Software Engineer I

Job Summary

DefenseStorm is seeking a Junior Product Engineer (Software Engineer I) to join our remote team and help shape the future of the GRID platform. In this role, you will move beyond traditional software development and embrace an AI-native approach, where your primary focus is on defining precise specifications, directing AI agents through iterative development, and validating the resulting product to ensure it delivers real customer value. You will work collaboratively with product, design, engineering, and customer-facing teams to translate ambiguous problems into clear, measurable outcomes. This is a unique opportunity for a technically skilled individual who thrives on ownership, critical evaluation, and rapid iteration, and who wants to be at the forefront of agentic software development in a supportive, equal-opportunity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product, design, engineering, and customer-facing teams to define the right outcomes for the GRID platform.
• Translate customer and business problems into precise problem statements, requirements, and acceptance criteria.
• Break large initiatives into small, independently deliverable increments that can be executed by AI agents.
• Direct AI agents through iterative development workflows, providing clear context and constraints.
• Review and evaluate agent-generated code for correctness, maintainability, security, and alignment with specifications.
• Validate results through comprehensive testing, demonstrations, and customer-focused evaluation.
• Diagnose failures to improve the specification, context, and the agent harness itself.
• Maintain a high standard for reviewing and validating work, rather than accepting generated output at face value.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to support team and company goals.

Role Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
• 0 to 4 years of experience building and maintaining production software systems.
• An AI-native mindset and a genuine interest in building software through agentic workflows.
• Strong ability to turn ambiguous problems into precise specifications and measurable acceptance criteria.
• Proficiency with software engineering principles to evaluate agent-produced architecture, data flow, tests, edge cases, and security.
• Comfort iterating quickly, learning from failures, and improving instructions based on results.
• Excellent communication skills, sound judgment, ownership, and a collaborative mindset.
• Legal authorization to work in the country of residence; DefenseStorm is an equal opportunity employer.

Skills Inventory

• Essential: Strong understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Essential: Familiarity with modern programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or Java.
• Essential: Experience with testing frameworks and quality assurance practices.
• Essential: Ability to write clear, detailed technical specifications and acceptance criteria.
• Essential: Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git.
• Preferred: Exposure to AI/ML tools, LLMs, or agentic development frameworks.
• Preferred: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Preferred: Understanding of security best practices in software development.
• Preferred: Prior experience in a product engineering or DevOps role.

Salary & Compensation Estimation

Based on market data for remote junior software engineering roles in the United States, the estimated annual salary for this position ranges from USD 80,000 to USD 115,000, depending on experience and location. DefenseStorm may also offer additional benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development stipends. The final offer will be determined based on your qualifications and local market conditions. For international candidates, compensation is typically benchmarked to local standards and may vary.