Developer Experience Engineer at Hadrian

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Defense, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Strong software engineering skills in Go, Python, or TypeScript
Experience building developer tools, CLIs, or automation
Understanding of Kubernetes APIs and operator patterns
Familiarity with GitOps tools (ArgoCD, Flux)
Experience with configuration languages (CUE, Jsonnet, or similar)
API design and integration experience
Strong focus on developer experience and usability
Excellent documentation and communication skills
Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and build systems
Experience with observability and monitoring
Ability to understand and simplify complex systems
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
Passion for automation and eliminating toil
Collaborative mindset and empathy for users

Responsibilities

Design and build CLI tools in Go for common developer workflows
Develop Kubernetes operators that automate infrastructure provisioning
Create Slack bots and ChatOps integrations for self-service operations
Build GitHub Actions and reusable workflows for CI/CD automation
Implement CUE schemas and tooling for configuration management
Integrate ArgoCD, Kargo, and Holos for advanced GitOps workflows
Write Python scripts and tools for build automation and testing
Develop TypeScript-based web tools and VS Code extensions
Create developer portals and interactive documentation
Build observability into all tools with OpenTelemetry
Design APIs and SDKs for internal platform services
Implement metrics to measure developer productivity and satisfaction
Contribute to open-source projects and maintain internal libraries
Partner with engineering teams to understand pain points
Write excellent documentation and tutorials

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

GoPythonTypeScriptKubernetesCUECLIChatOpsSlack

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or onsite?

This is an onsite position.

What programming languages will I be working with in this role?

You will write Go, Python, and TypeScript to build tools, CLIs, and automation.

What key experiences are required for this Developer Experience Engineer position?

Required experiences include strong software engineering skills in Go, Python, or TypeScript, building developer tools, CLIs, or automation, understanding of Kubernetes APIs and operator patterns, and familiarity with GitOps tools like ArgoCD and Flux.

What is the company culture like at Hadrian?

Hadrian has a fast-growing team united by a shared mission to reindustrialize American manufacturing, working on autonomous factories for aerospace and defense with a focus on innovation and scaling production.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate has strong software engineering skills in Go, Python, or TypeScript, experience building developer tools or automation, Kubernetes knowledge, and GitOps familiarity, plus the ability to partner with teams and write excellent documentation.

Hadrian

Automated factories for precision metal components

About Hadrian

Hadrian builds automated factories to produce precision metal components for the Space & Defense industry. These factories are designed to manufacture parts for rockets, satellites, jets, and drones much faster and cheaper than traditional machine shops. By automating the manufacturing process, Hadrian can deliver flight-grade machined parts in as little as 5 to 21 days, depending on the complexity of the part. The company uses advanced scheduling and capacity management systems to ensure timely delivery and provides customers with real-time visibility into their orders, including inspection results. Unlike its competitors, Hadrian focuses on creating a highly efficient production environment that significantly reduces costs and improves production speed. The goal is to enhance the manufacturing capabilities of their customers and support them in bringing new products to market more effectively.

Torrance, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$224.3MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, DefenseIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Substantial equity grants

Healthcare, vision, dental, & life Insurance

Stipends for relocation, home office and/or flights to LA

Exposure to Tier 1 VCs & Angel Investors

If you leave to start your own company, we'll invest and help you fundraise

Risks

Increased competition from automated manufacturing startups threatens Hadrian's market share.

Reliance on venture capital funding poses financial risks for Hadrian's expansion plans.

Geopolitical tensions could lead to regulatory changes impacting Hadrian's operations.

Differentiation

Hadrian builds autonomous, software-defined precision component factories for aerospace and defense.

The company delivers flight-grade machined parts in 5-21 days, enhancing efficiency.

Real-time visibility and advanced scheduling set Hadrian apart in precision manufacturing.

Upsides

Increased demand for precision components in the eVTOL market boosts Hadrian's growth potential.

U.S. government investment in domestic manufacturing aligns with Hadrian's expansion plans.

Industry 4.0 technologies enhance Hadrian's automated factory systems, improving efficiency.

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