SOFTWARE ENGINEER

Marine Coders Software Engineers develop mission-critical applications using modern frameworks and DevSecOps principles. They write and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance code to support warfighting operations, logistics, and intelligence functions. Their expertise includes cloud-native development, containerization, and full-stack application development that directly enhances Marine Corps operational effectiveness. As part of cross-functional development teams, Software Engineers collaborate with Technical Managers, Product Managers, Design Strategists, and Data Scientists to deliver software solutions that address critical operational challenges. They work in an agile, distributed environment where technical excellence and mission focus drive every line of code.

DESIGN STRATEGIST

Marine Coders Design Strategists serve as the primary advocate for the end user within development teams, ensuring that software solutions are intuitive, usable, and tailored to the operational needs of Marines. They bridge the gap between users and developers by conducting research that informs design decisions across the full product lifecycle, translating complex operational requirements into user-centered designs. Design Strategists work closely with product managers, analysts, other designers, and developers to translate research findings into actionable recommendations. They leverage research and creative problem-solving to improve outcomes at tactical and operational levels, consistently advocating for user needs throughout the product lifecycle.

PRODUCT MANAGER

Marine Coders Product Managers serve as the strategic and operational lead for software product development within cross-functional teams. They define and prioritize operational needs, translating them into actionable product requirements, and guiding teams through the delivery of effective, user-centered software solutions in support of the warfighter. Product Managers define product vision, manage roadmaps, and ensure alignment between Marine Corps operational challenges and technical efforts. They serve as the connective tissue between stakeholders, developers, designers, and end users—ensuring that each product delivered is focused, mission-relevant, and built to enhance operational effectiveness.

TECHNICAL MANAGER

Marine Coders Technical Managers serve as the principal technical lead within development teams, providing both hands-on software development and strategic technical guidance across multiple projects. They lead the design, development, and delivery of software solutions that support mission-critical needs, guiding architecture decisions, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring code quality and security across the development lifecycle. As senior members of cross-functional teams, Technical Managers play a key role in architecting systems, writing and reviewing code, and translating operational requirements into functional applications. They work in close coordination with product managers, UX designers, and stakeholders to ensure solutions are responsive to warfighter needs and are built with performance, usability, and security in mind. Strong leadership is the core of this billet as they have ultimate command of the team.

DATA SCIENTIST/AI ENGINEER

Marine Coders Data Scientists/AI Engineers support the integration of data-driven decision-making and artificial intelligence capabilities into Marine Corps operations and institutional functions. They serve on cross-functional teams and are responsible for the collection, analysis, visualization, and modeling of data to inform warfighter needs, improve operational efficiency, and enhance command and control (C2) capabilities. Marines in this billet develop analytical tools and machine learning models tailored to tactical, operational, or administrative use cases. This may include building dashboards, data pipelines, recommendation systems, or AI-enabled decision support tools for planning, logistics, intelligence, and personnel systems. They collaborate with software developers, subject matter experts, and operational units to translate operational challenges into analytical questions and actionable outputs.

CORE SKILLS FOR ALL MARINE CODERS

While individual roles each bring distinct capabilities to the Marine Coders team, there is a set of foundational skills that all team members should possess. These shared competencies enable collaboration, increase interoperability, and ensure a baseline level of technical fluency across the team. These core skills form the foundation for effective cross-functional collaboration and mission success. All Marine Coders are expected to maintain proficiency in these foundational areas while developing expertise in their specialized roles. This shared knowledge base enables seamless collaboration and ensures that every team member can contribute meaningfully to the collective mission of enhancing Marine Corps digital capabilities.