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Rise8
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Rise8 is a company that develops custom, secure software primarily for government organizations, focusing on impactful missions that save lives and improve efficiency. They foster a culture of autonomy, growth, and continuous learning, aiming to make a meaningful difference through technology.
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About Rise8
rise8.usRise8 is a software engineering firm that builds mission‑critical systems for federal agencies and commercial clients. They focus on designing, developing, and operationalizing secure, reliable, cloud‑native software and DevSecOps pipelines to enable continuous delivery for complex, high‑consequence missions. Rise8 emphasizes engineering excellence, security, and lifecycle support to reduce the risk of software failures that can cause real‑world harm. The company is based in Tampa, FL and partners with government and enterprise organizations on critical programs.
Recent company news
The Business JournalsRise8's $499M contract increase accelerates federal software delivery
Sep 12, 2025
U.S. Department of War (.gov)Contracts For Jun. 26, 2025
Jun 26, 2025
Defence Industry EuropeRise8 ends 2025 with record govtech growth, defence contracts and measurable mission impact outcomes
Jan 11, 2026
The Business JournalsTampa's Rise8 lands multiyear Space Force contract
Jul 9, 2025
GovCon WireJeff Muller Assumes Rise8 Chief Operating Officer Role
Jul 25, 2024
About Rise8
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$101k – $137k
per year