Senior Software Engineer

Senior Software Engineer at Nightwing

Nightwing is on a mission to develop resilient and scalable systems that support critical missions. We’re looking for a talented Software Engineer who excels at solving complex technical challenges and building high‑performance solutions. This onsite role is based at our National Business Park, Maryland location.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full‑spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services across the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

As a Software Engineer, you will create systems that operate at scale, are reliable under demanding conditions, and incorporate advanced technical approaches. You will work on high‑impact signal processing, adaptive algorithms, large‑scale data pipelines, and real‑time intelligence applications to protect national security.

• Design and develop software for distributed systems with scalability and performance optimization in mind.
• Integrate machine learning models and AI‑driven analytics to augment signal processing and network intelligence.
• Build and optimize containerized applications (Kubernetes, Helm) and microservices architectures for operational efficiency.
• Develop solutions for event‑driven systems and large‑scale data workflows using tools like Kafka and gRPC.
• Work collaboratively across teams to incorporate data‑driven insights into new and existing systems.
• Prototype new concepts and iterate on innovative ideas to improve automation, efficiency, and system performance.
• Maintain adherence to agile development practices and modern Dev Sec Ops  workflows with a focus on security and reliability.

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
• At least 6 years of experience writing production‑grade C++ code.
• 5 or more years of software development experience, including designing and building scalable systems.
• Proficiency in Linux‑based development environments, data structures, and algorithm design.
• Strong experience with distributed systems and containerized applications using technologies such as Kubernetes, Podman, or Docker.
• Knowledge of Dev Sec Ops  tools and workflows, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship required.

• Experience working with event‑driven architectures, messaging systems like Kafka, and APIs such as RESTful services or gRPC.
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks and their application to analyzing network traffic or signal processing.
• Understanding of multithreading, parallel processing, and asynchronous programming techniques.
• Familiarity with embedded systems and hardware/software integration.
• Experience integrating and applying LLMs to existing workflows for force multiplication.

Salary is $99,000-$206,000, commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Nightwing offers medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage, a 401(k) plan, PTO, holidays, and additional insurances.

TS/SCI clearance with polygraph (active).

Nightwing offers a unique opportunity to solve meaningful problems while working with cutting‑edge technologies in a collaborative environment. You’ll enjoy access to state‑of‑the‑art tools, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to projects that help shape the future of security and defense.

Nightwing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.