Background
- Hazel is a Y Combinator–backed startup (Winter 2024 batch) that builds software for government agencies, likely focused on infrastructure, permits, or case management — a space often called "GovTech."
- This hiring post announces they've won their "largest government contract," a signal that the startup is moving beyond pilot projects into serious, revenue-bearing deployments with public-sector clients.
- Full-stack engineering roles at GovTech startups typically involve working with complex legacy data systems, strict compliance (e.g., security clearances, data privacy regulations), and user interfaces that must serve both civil servants and the public.
- "TS/SCI" in the title indicates the role requires or supports Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance — meaning this government contract likely involves national security or defense work, not just local civic services.
- For readers following tech hiring trends: gov tech has grown as a startup category because many governments are trying to modernize outdated systems, and YC has been actively funding startups in this area.