Software Engineer; Distributed Web Applications & Cloud, SWE

Requires Top Secret/SCI with Full Scope Poly

Salary Range: $176k-$192k per year with an additional $44k-$48k in immediately vested company 401(k) contributions

We are seeking a seasoned Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. In this role, you will focus on building robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript/Type Script frameworks and Python, while leveraging Dev Ops automation to manage cloud-native environments. Candidates who possess a background—or a strong personal interest—in reverse engineering and vulnerability research will find a unique opportunity to apply their engineering rigor to complex security challenges.

• Develop and maintain large-scale, distributed web applications using Node.js, Type Script and Python.
• Architect scalable microservices and backend systems that support high-performance data processing and communication.
• Utilize Dev Ops automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaaS) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments.
• Create robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure the continuous delivery of secure and reliable software updates.
• Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into offensive cyber and vulnerability research projects.
• Collaborate with users and analysts to improve tooling and mission capabilities.

• Experience with professional software development in JavaScript, Type Script, and Python.
• Knowledge of building and maintaining enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures.
• Experience with Dev Ops automation, cloud service providers (e.g., AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies.
• Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including version control, testing frameworks, and agile workflows.
• Experience with high-side development environments and non-attributed network configurations.

• Experience or interest in offensive cyber operations, vulnerability research, and software reverse engineering.
• Knowledge of Android application architecture and experience or interest in mobile vulnerability research.
• Experience with low-level programming in C/C++ and utilizing debuggers such as gdb or similar tools.

8 yrs., B.S. in a technical discipline or 4 additional yrs. in place of B.S.