Software Engineer, DevSecOps

About the role

As a key member of the integrated solutions software team, you will design, develop, and own the software infrastructure that lets Apex teams move faster, scale, and keep delivering reliable products. You will build the critical systems that automate software builds, container image creation, security scanning, and SBOM generation across embedded software, flight software, and internal tooling — making security and compliance automatic, auditable, and invisible.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines across a range of languages and functions, primarily in GitHub Actions.
• Develop and optimize containerized build and test workflows; own base images, build caching, and artifact management (JFrog Artifactory).
• Own the secure container supply chain: harden base images, manage trusted registries, and integrate image scanning into every build.
• Automate SBOM generation and vulnerability/license scanning (e.g., JFrog Xray) across artifacts and container images, delivering results back to software teams in a clear, actionable, automated format.
• Own static analysis tooling (e.g., Black Duck, Klocwork) and surface findings in a digestible, automated way.
• Collaborate with software engineers to identify, triage, and remediate application security vulnerabilities; champion secure coding, threat modeling, and developer security training.
• Work with embedded, ground, and infrastructure teams to embed security principles directly into CI/CD pipelines.

Requirements

• U.S. Person status — this role requires access to export-controlled data.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, platform / DevSecOps, or cloud infrastructure roles.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong proficiency building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions.
• Hands-on experience with Docker and container development — building, hardening, and optimizing images.
• Experience with secure container, SBOM, and scanning tools (e.g., Chainguard, JFrog Xray, Binarly).
• Experience with artifact management (JFrog Artifactory).
• Nice to have: Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes), working knowledge of Linux and system administration, experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), networking, and services, familiarity with static analysis tooling (Black Duck, Klocwork).

Why Join Apex?

• Shared upside: Receive equity in Apex, letting you benefit from the work you create.
• Best-in-class healthcare: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents, plus $100k life insurance at no cost.
• Comprehensive PTO package to reset and recharge - starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually, plus 10 paid holidays.
• Competitive 401(k) plan with generous matching - 100% match on first 3%, 50% on next 2%.
• 8 weeks paid parental leave plus childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel.
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks to keep you fueled throughout the day.
• Vibrant community: Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings for you and your family.
• Your dream desk setup and all the tools you need to be your most productive self.
• World-class Playa Vista office with the benefit of in-person collaboration with amazing coworkers and flexibility to integrate work and life.
• Real impact opportunity: Work alongside experts from aerospace, new space, and other cutting-edge industries to make a lasting difference.