Want to shape the future of how complex systems are engineered?
At Istari, we're building the agentic engineering infrastructure that enables organizations to move faster without compromising trust, security, or system integrity.
If you're passionate about solving hard problems and creating technology that supports mission-critical programs, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Istari
Enterprise Credibility, Startup Energy
We hold significant government and commercial contracts. Our customers operate at the intersection of national security and advanced engineering. Our platform handles real programs with real stakes.
At the same time, we're a focused, highly capable team — which means:
Your work is visible. What you build ships. Your ideas reach leadership.
You can work across teams. Engineers engage with customers. Boundaries exist to be crossed.
You help build the company. We're not a big machine — we're a tight team building one.
You own your domain. We value outcomes, not optics.
Life at Istari
We're headquartered in Arlington, VA — with a distributed team and flexible work options depending on role and customer requirements.
We prioritize in-person collaboration for key milestones, team events, and customer engagements, while respecting that great work happens in many environments.
The Culture
We've built a team of what we call Wizards - people who bring depth in their domain and range across others, who are collaborative without being deferential, and who genuinely care about what we're building. There's no room here for hierarchy for its own sake, or busywork that doesn't move the mission.
Focus is rewarded. Finish is remembered. Facts are friendly. Even when they are not fun. Fellowship is fundamental. Make others successful.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer competitive salaries, equity participation, and a benefits package designed to support the whole person — health, time off, and the tools you need to do your best work.
A process worth your time
Our interview process is structured, transparent, and designed to move efficiently. Come prepared to talk about your work — not just what you've done, but how you've done it.
We believe the experience of interviewing with us should reflect the experience of working here.
A place worth choosing
You have options. We know that.
This is where exceptional people do meaningful work, with real ownership, as part of a team that challenges and supports them in equal measure.
If that's the environment you've been looking for, we think you'll find it here. Join us.
Istari Digital is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Istari Digital participates in the DoD SkillBridge program. Active duty service members within 180 days of separation are encouraged to apply for SkillBridge opportunities across multiple functions.
Some positions may involve work on US Federal Government contracts and customer sites that require candidates to be US Citizens or Permanent Residents. Please note it is not required to be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident to apply for any position at Istari, but it will affect the range of projects available to you.