Red Cell Partners

Lead engineering teams, oversee product delivery, and ensure scalable, secure AI/ML infrastructure. | 8+ years in engineering management with hands-on experience in full-stack and AI/ML, strong leadership, and familiarity with security and compliance standards. | About Us Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems. About Trase Co-founded in 2023 by Joe Laws and Grant Verstandig, Trase Systems is AI, Uncomplicated. Trase empowers enterprise leaders to harness the full potential of AI without the associated complexity and risks. We are an end-to-end solution for deploying, managing, and optimizing AI in the enterprise. Our platform specializes in bridging the “last mile” of AI adoption, unlocking AI's full potential while driving efficiency and significant cost savings. Trase is at the forefront of AI Agent innovation, topping the Hugging Face GAIA Leaderboard for Generalized AI Assistants, ahead of industry giants such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI. We are leveraging our cutting-edge technologies to develop mission-critical agentic applications in complex industries such as Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and National Security. About the Role We are seeking a self-driven Senior Engineering Manager to help scale and execute our engineering efforts. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, this leader will drive day-to-day engineering execution, ensure delivery across multiple product verticals, and provide technical depth in both full-stack development and AI/ML. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and is energized by the intersection of AI, infrastructure, security, and real-world enterprise workloads. Responsibilities Lead Engineering Execution: Own sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, backlog grooming, and cross-functional coordination. Drive delivery across multiple product areas, including AI agents, workflow automation, integrations, and UI/backend systems. Build & Maintain Engineering Metrics: Design and maintain dashboards and reporting systems covering capacity, velocity, lead time, deployment quality, resource utilization, and other performance KPIs. Identify trends and surface risks early through data-driven insights. Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Provide architectural guidance for full-stack and AI/ML components. Shape design decisions, enforce high code quality, and ensure scalable and compliant infrastructure. Process Optimization & Operational Excellence: Identify bottlenecks and friction points across teams. Implement process improvements and reinforce engineering best practices to improve speed, stability, and collaboration. Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with Product, Security, and Compliance to meet business requirements and regulatory needs (e.g., SOC2, HIPAA). Ensure all deliverables meet enterprise-grade standards. Support Team Growth & Scalability: Help onboard and grow engineering talent, especially junior and mid-level engineers. Maintain high standards of execution as the organization scales. Self‑Starter Mindset: Take ownership of undefined or evolving problems, propose and implement solutions independently, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment. Requirements 8+ years of engineering leadership or management experience within full-stack or AI/ML-focused environments. Hands-on background building and shipping enterprise-grade software, preferably with experience deploying models or agents, integrating ML services, and working across backend, frontend, and data pipelines. Strong grasp of Agile/Scrum with a proven track record of leading teams to successful delivery. Deep familiarity with observability, capacity planning, service level management, performance monitoring, and end-to-end software delivery lifecycle. Experience operating in environments with strict security and compliance requirements. Strong cross-functional communication skills and ability to partner with product, design, compliance, and security teams. Ability to dive deep technically–software architecture, backend/frontend integration, AI/ML system design, scalable infrastructure, observability, and deployment pipelines. Self-motivated, bias for action, comfortable with ambiguity, able to take proactive initiative and ownership of end-to-end outcomes. Comfortable navigating startup-like environments: ambiguity, rapid change, evolving priorities, fast-paced deliverables. Data/metrics-driven: you believe in using dashboards, KPIs, and data-backed insights to inform decisions, track progress, and surface issues early. Demonstrated success working in teams that ship fast and iterate quickly while maintaining quality, stability, and security. Benefits 100% employer-paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay. Unlimited PTO, with management approval. Opportunities for professional development and continued learning with educational reimbursements. Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available. Mental health benefits through TARA Mind. Some travel is required. If you want to be on the cutting edge of technology, building AI solutions for the future, and are up for a challenge, let’s talk! Salary Range: $220,000-250,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors. #LI-RCP We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Design, manage, and optimize scalable CI/CD pipelines and Bazel build systems to improve developer velocity and software quality. | Proven DevOps/build engineering experience with deep Bazel expertise, CI/CD pipeline management, Python scripting, Docker, and strong problem-solving skills. | About Us Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems. About Trase Co-founded in 2023 by Joe Laws and Grant Verstandig, Trase Systems is AI, Uncomplicated. Trase empowers enterprise leaders to harness the full potential of AI without the associated complexity and risks. We are an end-to-end solution for deploying, managing, and optimizing AI in the enterprise. Our platform specializes in bridging the “last mile” of AI adoption, unlocking AI's full potential while driving efficiency and significant cost savings. Trase is at the forefront of AI Agent innovation, topping the Hugging Face GAIA Leaderboard for Generalized AI Assistants, ahead of industry giants such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI. We are leveraging our cutting-edge technologies to develop mission-critical agentic applications in complex industries such as Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and National Security. About the Role Are you passionate about building the systems that empower engineers to build and ship software quickly and reliably? Do you excel at optimizing complex build systems and creating frictionless CI/CD pipelines? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a DevOps Engineer at Trase Systems. As a DevOps Engineer, you will own the critical infrastructure that enables our engineering and research teams to iterate efficiently. You will be responsible for designing, managing, and scaling our CI/CD pipelines and our Bazel build system. Your work will directly impact developer velocity and the quality of our AI platform. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for automation and a desire to create a world-class developer experience, we invite you to join our mission. Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage scalable and efficient CI/CD pipelines for our backend, frontend, and machine learning services. Own and optimize the Bazel build system, ensuring fast, reliable, and reproducible builds across the organization. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to understand their development workflows and improve the overall developer experience related to building and deploying code. Manage the infrastructure required for our build and deployment systems, using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to automate provisioning. Implement and enforce security best practices within the CI/CD process to secure our software supply chain. Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in the build and deployment pipeline, providing support to engineering teams. Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in CI/CD, build systems, and cloud technologies to drive continuous improvement. Requirements Proven experience in a DevOps or a similar role focused on build and release engineering. Deep, hands-on experience with the Bazel build system is required. Extensive experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, CircleCI, or similar. Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python. Strong experience with containerization technologies like Docker. Excellent problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex build and deployment issues. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with team members and stakeholders. A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Benefits 100% employer-paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay. Unlimited PTO, with management approval. Opportunities for professional development and continued learning with educational reimbursements. Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available. Mental health benefits through TARA Mind. Some travel is required. If you want to be on the cutting edge of technology, building AI solutions for the future, and are up for a challenge, let’s talk! Salary Range: $170,000-$220,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Design, develop, and maintain backend services and cloud infrastructure. Mentor engineers and drive initiatives to enhance platform scalability and performance. | 10-15+ years of experience in large-scale, distributed, cloud-native platforms is required. Proficiency in programming languages and modern cloud architecture is essential. | About Us Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems. Location: Seattle, WA or McLean, VA or Remote About Us Trase Systems is AI, Uncomplicated. Trase empowers enterprise leaders to harness the full potential of AI without the associated complexity and risks. We are an end-to-end solution for deploying, managing, and optimizing AI in the enterprise. Our platform specializes in bridging the “last mile” of AI adoption, unlocking AI's full potential while driving efficiency and significant cost savings. About the Role Are you passionate about building scalable and robust backend services? Do you excel at building microservices and managing cloud infrastructure? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a Principal Backend Software Engineer at Trase Systems. As a Principal Software Engineer specializing in Backend Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our backend services and cloud infrastructure. You will work with a team of talented engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions that power Trase’s agentic applications. If you're a hands-on problem solver with a passion for innovation, cloud technologies, and shaping the future of enterprise AI, we invite you to join our mission. Responsibilities Define and own the long-term technical vision and architectural roadmap, aligning it with business and product strategy. Drive the selection and governance of foundational technologies, frameworks, and architectural patterns. Future-proof the platform by anticipating technical challenges and industry trends. Establish and enforce engineering-wide best practices for architecture, code, and design. Drive initiatives to reduce technical debt and enhance platform scalability, security, performance, and observability. Serve as the decision-maker on critical system designs, ensuring architectural cohesion across teams. Mentor senior engineers and tech leads, elevating the team's architectural and problem-solving skills. Lead hands-on by prototyping solutions and solving the most complex technical challenges. Cultivate a culture of technical excellence and innovation across the engineering organization. Translate ambiguous business needs into clear technical strategies by partnering with executive, product, and enterprise leaders. Communicate complex architectural decisions to all stakeholders to build consensus and drive company-wide alignment. Requirements 10-15+ years of experience designing, building, and operating large-scale, distributed, cloud-native platforms. Proven experience as a Principal/Staff Engineer or Senior Architect, setting technical direction and making high-impact architectural decisions across multiple teams. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or Typescript, with a strong ability to write clean, maintainable code. Expertise in modern cloud architecture (GCP, AWS, Azure), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and IaC (Terraform). Deep knowledge of scalable architectures, API design (REST, gRPC), and event-driven systems. A systems-thinking approach to problem-solving and making strategic trade-offs (performance, cost, security). Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to drive technical alignment. Significant plus: Experience with infrastructure for ML Ops (model training, deployment, monitoring). BS/MS in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience. Benefits 100% employer-paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay. Unlimited PTO, with management approval. Opportunities for professional development and continued learning with educational reimbursements. Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available. Mental health benefits through TARA Mind. Some travel is required. If you want to be on the cutting edge of technology, building AI solutions for the future, and are up for a challenge, let’s talk! Salary Range: $200,000-250,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability. #LI-RCP We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

The Enterprise Security Engineer will implement and manage security controls for corporate systems and applications while ensuring secure configurations for employee endpoints. This role also involves monitoring for security threats and responding to incidents. | Candidates should have experience in security or IT administration with a focus on enterprise security and proven knowledge of securing corporate IT environments. Familiarity with security frameworks and strong problem-solving skills are essential. | About Us Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems. About Trase Co-founded in 2023 by Joe Laws and Grant Verstandig, Trase Systems is AI, Uncomplicated. Trase empowers enterprise leaders to harness the full potential of AI without the associated complexity and risks. We are an end-to-end solution for deploying, managing, and optimizing AI in the enterprise. Our platform specializes in bridging the “last mile” of AI adoption, unlocking AI's full potential while driving efficiency and significant cost savings. Trase is at the forefront of AI Agent innovation, topping the Hugging Face GAIA Leaderboard for Generalized AI Assistants, ahead of industry giants such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI. We are leveraging our cutting-edge technologies to develop mission-critical agentic applications in complex industries such as Healthcare, Oil & Gas, and National Security. About the Role Do you enjoy building information technology (IT) and security infrastructure from the ground up? Are you passionate about implementing and continuously improving new processes and capabilities to enable business goals? If you thrive in small, fast-paced teams where your contributions have a direct and immediate impact, then we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team. We’re looking for a skilled Enterprise Security Engineer to be a foundational member of our team. In this role, you’ll be on the front lines, responsible for both building and enforcing the security of our entire corporate IT infrastructure. From provisioning and securing employee laptops to administering our core internal platforms like Google Workspace and O365, you’ll have a broad mandate to shape our enterprise security posture. Responsibilities Implement and manage security controls for our corporate systems, applications, and information assets Design and maintain secure configurations for our employee endpoints and enforce security best practices Administer and secure corporate user accounts and identities, including managing permissions and access controls Develop and implement IT security policies, procedures, and runbooks Identify and remediate vulnerabilities in our corporate environment, adhering to best practices for data security Monitor internal and external systems for security threats and respond to alerts Identify and investigate security incidents affecting our corporate environment, and conduct post-incident analysis Automate security-related tasks to improve efficiency and scalability Qualifications Experience in a security or IT administration role with a focus on enterprise security Proven knowledge of securing corporate IT environments, including endpoint security, identity and access management (IAM), and SaaS security Hands-on experience administering and securing enterprise-level platforms like Google Workspace or O365 Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to operate independently in a startup environment Excellent communication skills to articulate security concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Familiarity with security frameworks, standards, and regulations (e.g., SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) Preferred Skills & Experience Relevant industry or cloud security certifications (e.g., Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)) Experience with scripting and automation to streamline administrative tasks Experience in protecting and managing macOS workstations Experience deploying and managing endpoint security solutions (e.g. management frameworks, EDR tools) Certifications such as Microsoft 365 Certified: Enterprise Administrator Expert, Google Workspace Administrator, or similar Experience with e-mail security protocols (e.g. SPF, DKIM, DMARC) and controls Experience in a regulated industry (e.g., government, finance, healthcare) with exposure to specific compliance requirements Benefits 100% employer-paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay. Unlimited PTO, with management approval. Opportunities for professional development and continued learning with educational reimbursements. Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available. Mental health benefits through TARA Mind. Some travel is required. If you want to be on the cutting edge of technology, building AI solutions for the future, and are up for a challenge, let’s talk! Salary Range: $75,000-125,000. This represents the typical base salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Lead design and development of frontend systems for cybersecurity product, collaborate with product and design teams, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to backend API development. | 8+ years frontend experience with modern UI frameworks (4+ years React), cloud experience, excellent communication, and familiarity with Docker and Kubernetes. | About Us Red Cell Partners is an incubation firm building and investing in rapidly scalable technology-led companies that are bringing revolutionary advancements to market in three distinct practice areas: healthcare, cyber, and national security. United by a shared sense of duty and deep belief in the power of innovation, Red Cell is developing powerful tools and solutions to address our Nation’s most pressing problems. About Andesite: After decades defending the nation's most sensitive networks, we founded Andesite with a clear mission: to build security products that transform how humans and AI collaborate to defend against increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. We’re a diverse team of cyber and security experts, passionate technologists, and experienced product builders. We come from some of the largest national security, tech, cybersecurity, and data organizations on the planet. We've raised more than $38 million from investors like General Catalyst and Red Cell Partners. The future of cybersecurity isn't about better technology alone—it's about reimagining how humans and machines work together. Come build with us. The Role: At Andesite, we are building a product suite to supercharge cyber security analysts. As a Staff Frontend Engineer, you will be responsible for developing our application frontend systems that enable cyber security analysts to get maximum value from data sources for our next generation cybersecurity product. What You Will Do: Build and Innovate: Lead the design and development of sophisticated and intuitive user interfaces for our product. You'll translate complex user requirements into elegant and user-friendly frontend experiences. Set the Bar for Engineering Excellence: As a senior technical leader, you'll establish best practices for frontend development, ensuring high-quality, performant, and reliable code. You'll advocate for modern frontend technologies and patterns. Lead Design & Collaboration: Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to define and refine user experiences. You'll be a key voice in shaping the visual and interactive aspects of our data products, ensuring they are both powerful and delightful to use. Mentor & Elevate the Team: Guide and mentor junior frontend engineers, helping them grow technically and professionally. You'll foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence within the team. Cross-Functional Impact: Contribute to API and backend development as well as partner with team members developing those. Your understanding of both frontend and data systems will be crucial. Required Qualifications: Passion for delivering products that delight customers that use next generation AI technology Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field Minimum of 8 years of frontend development experience with modern UI frameworks such as React, Angular, Vue, or Svelte, with at least 4 years of that experience in React. Experience developing responsive, scalable frontends and APIs leveraging expertise in data structures, algorithms, and software design. Experience with cloud-based solutions (AWS, GCP, Azure) and familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications: 2+ years of experience working in an early stage (Seed / Series A) startup Proficiency in backend / infrastructure development, especially in Python Proficiency developing robust developer APIs What We Can Offer: A competitive salary, bonus, and equity package 100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family Unlimited PTO, with your manager’s approval Flexible work environment where you manage your work day A remote-first environment, with occasional travel to collaborate with customers, your team, and teammates from across the company in person 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave Salary range: $200,000-$260,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors. Andesite is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply, even if you don't feel like you're a perfect fit. If you're passionate about contributing to our mission, we'd love to hear from you! We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.