This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of Skylight. We are currently looking for a Staff/Principal Software Engineer (HHS) in the United States.

This role provides the opportunity to design, implement, and maintain high-quality software that improves government services for end users and internal stakeholders. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including designers, researchers, and product managers, to create reliable, secure, and scalable solutions. The position emphasizes technical excellence, system reliability, and user-centered design while contributing to meaningful public impact. You will analyze existing systems, identify opportunities for improvement, and apply modern engineering practices to build software that is maintainable, efficient, and accessible. This is a fully remote, collaborative environment where your expertise will directly shape services that matter to real people.

Accountabilities

Develop, maintain, and enhance software systems as part of a cross-functional team
Advocate for technical excellence through practices such as lean-agile development, API-first design, automated testing, version control, and continuous integration
Select and implement the right tools, frameworks, languages, and technologies with a preference for open-source solutions
Analyze software systems to identify technical debt, reliability issues, and opportunities for improvement
Design, document, and communicate technical solutions clearly to team members and stakeholders
Ensure the security, compliance, and scalability of software systems while keeping users at the center of design decisions
Collaborate effectively with team members, clients, and partners to deliver high-quality outcomes

Requirements

Ability to write clean, reusable, and working code
Experience with large-scale production systems, with a focus on stability and maintainability
Knowledge of automated testing and software best practices to produce high-quality code
Familiarity with secure software development and defending against common vulnerabilities
Understanding of data engineering concepts, including persistent data storage
Awareness of software system architecture, performance, reliability, and availability considerations
Commitment to user-centered development, considering the impact of code on end users
Strong communication skills for working in professional services environments
Passion for delivering better public outcomes through government services
Alignment with organizational core values and a proactive mindset
Ability to travel occasionally for work
Nice-to-have: experience in civic tech and remote-team environments
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; some roles may require public trust or security clearance

Benefits

Competitive salary: Staff Software Engineer ($170,000-$203,000), Principal Software Engineer ($180,000-$230,000)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance; life and AD&D insurance
Dependent care and healthcare FSAs; health savings accounts
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of salary with no vesting period
Flexible paid-time-off policy (:25 days/year) plus 11 federal holidays; up to 12 weeks parental leave
Performance rewards including annual salary increases, performance bonuses, spot bonuses, and stock options
Business development and referral bonuses
Annual allowances: $2,000 for professional development, $750 for tech purchases, $100 for company merchandise
Dollar-for-dollar charity donation matching up to $500/year
Flexible, remote-friendly work environment focused on professional growth and public impact

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly:

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.

📊 It compares your profile to the job's core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.

🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.

🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.

Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!