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Defcon AI
DEFCON AI is an insights company that leverages artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, data analytics, and software engineering for resilient optimization of complex systems.
Open roles at Defcon AI, by team
7 roles · 2 teams · re-checked daily · What Defcon AI pays
Each team has someone who decides who gets hired. An email to them gets read; a form joins the pile.
Engineering 5
5 open roles, newest found last week. Roles like these usually go to the Head of Engineering.
usually hires for thisHead of EngineeringSenior Entity Resolution Engineer
RemoteSenior$160K–$195KFirst seen last monthModel Test and Measurement Engineer
Remote, USAremoteMid-level$150K–$190KFirst seen last weekML Engineer, Retrieval & Grounded Generation
Remote, USAremoteMid-level$165K–$200KFirst seen last weekInformation Extraction Engineer
Remote, USAremoteMid-level$130K–$160KFirst seen last week+ 1 more Engineering roleShow fewer
Senior Data Platform Engineer
Remote, USAremoteSenior$165K–$200KFirst seen last week
Other roles 2
2 open roles in McLean and Mclean va, newest found today. Roles like these usually go to the Head of Finance.
usually hires for thisHead of FinanceController
McLean, VAonsiteMid-level$170K–$220KFirst seen todayExecutive Administrator & Office Manager
mclean vaMid-level$75K–$110KFirst seen last month
Working at Defcon AI
Defcon AI: an insights company that leverages artificial intelligence, mathematical optimization, data analytics, and software engineering for resilient optimization of complex systems.
5 of the 7 open roles are remote.
How to actually get hired at Defcon AI
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Defcon AI runs an applicant tracking system (Greenhouse), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to Defcon AI isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at Defcon AI
No verified contact route for Defcon AI yet. Expect the hiring manager for the team that's hiring to make the call, but treat this as a model, not confirmed data.
What Defcon AI screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
A tailored CV beats a generic one. Use Defcon AI's job description language to clear filters.
Mistakes that kill Defcon AI applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. Whoever reads applications at Defcon AI can tell, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Don't open with what you want. Open with what Defcon AI is dealing with right now — is growing, and what you'd do about it.
The wait-and-hope strategy fails. Follow up on day five — response rates roughly double.
Tracking Defcon AI
Applying to Defcon AI? Get the contact, not the form.
Defcon AI careers: frequently asked questions
How many jobs does Defcon AI have open?
7 open roles at Defcon AI, last checked November 4, 2026.
Does Defcon AI hire remotely?
Yes — 5 of Defcon AI's 7 open positions offer remote work.
What roles is Defcon AI hiring for?
Defcon AI is hiring across Engineering, Finance and Operations. The most recent opening is Controller.
How much does Defcon AI pay?
As of November 4, 2026, the median base pay on the 7 open Defcon AI roles that state it is $178K a year. Every role's posted range is on Defcon AI's salaries page.
How do I apply for a job at Defcon AI?
Use the apply links above, or check our guide to getting hired at Defcon AI.
Does Defcon AI respond to cold emails?
Not enough data yet on Defcon AI's cold email response rates.
Who is the hiring manager at Defcon AI?
We haven't confirmed who leads hiring at Defcon AI. It's usually the manager of the team that's hiring.
What ATS does Defcon AI use?
Defcon AI uses Greenhouse.
How competitive is it to get hired at Defcon AI?
Expect around 100-250 applicants per Defcon AI role in the first two weeks. Apply within 72 hours of it going live for the best odds.
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