We build fundamental systems that organizations trust when failure implies disaster. ACX is not a conventional technology company. We operate at the intersection of intelligence, defense, and enterprise infrastructure — where precision is existential.
ACX hires operators, not observers. Every engineer ships to production. Every analyst defends their thesis. Every designer justifies every pixel. We do not tolerate bureaucracy, politics, or performative work.
Our teams are small, autonomous, and directly accountable to outcomes. We deploy engineers to client sites — sometimes in data centers, sometimes in embassies, sometimes in environments we cannot name. Comfort is not a prerequisite.
You own your domain end-to-end. No handoffs. No excuses. If it breaks at 3AM in a classified facility, you fix it.
Your work will run inside organizations that cannot afford downtime. The stakes are measured in national security, not sprint velocity.
We hire the top 1% and give them the hardest problems on Earth. Mediocrity is structurally impossible here.
We compensate at the top of market because we expect output at the top of market. All full-time employees receive equity, comprehensive benefits, and deployment support.
90th percentile base comp benchmarked quarterly
ISOs with 4yr vest, 1yr cliff, double-trigger acceleration
$25K–$100K based on role and clearance level
1.5x–2x multiplier for forward-deployed assignments
100% premium coverage, medical/dental/vision
6% match, fully vested from day one
Full TS/SCI + polygraph sponsorship where applicable
$10K/year for conferences, courses, and certifications
All positions require U.S. citizenship or equivalent Five Eyes eligibility unless otherwise noted. Clearance requirements are specified per role. Remote positions available for select engineering roles.