<Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>About the TeamConfidential (Registered Users Only)ong>
Confidential (Registered Users Only)’s Intelligence Division researches, develops, and transitions advanced analytics and machine-learning solutions for challenging national-security problems. Our team includes engineers and researchers with advanced backgrounds in engineering, computer science, mathematics, and data science who apply deep technical expertise and creativity to mission-critical challenges.
Our work spans data analysis, deep learning, and statistical methods across networking, communications, social media, text, time series, geospatial, and imagery data. We develop capabilities under conConfidential (Registered Users Only)aints not typically encountered in commercial environments. U.S. Government analysts use our tools and technologies to extract, enrich, and act on intelligence information worldwide.
<Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>The RoleConfidential (Registered Users Only)ong>
As a Lead Software Engineer, you will lead the technical execution of mission-relevant software systems that operationalize advanced analytics, machine learning, and data-processing capabilities. You will apply software and systems engineering expertise to develop scalable, secure, maintainable applications that operate in complex customer environments.
You will work with software engineers, systems engineers, researchers, and mission partners to translate customer needs into executable technical plans. You will own technical delivery for an assigned project or major subsystem, guiding architecture, implementation, integration, testing, demonConfidential (Registered Users Only)ation, and transition.
<Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>What You Will Do:Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Lead project execution:Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong> Lead software development from requirements definition through implementation, integration, test, demonConfidential (Registered Users Only)ation, deployment, and sustainment
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Translate mission needs into plans: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Convert customer objectives into requirements, architectures, development plans, milestones, performance measures, and acceptance criteria
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Lead the technical team:Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong> Lead and mentor software engineers and collaborate with systems engineers, researchers, DevSecOps personnel, and mission partners
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Manage technical work: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Decompose complex work into actionable tasks; manage dependencies, technical risks, interfaces, and progress toward program objectives
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Own project architecture: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Design and oversee architectures spanning services, APIs, data pipelines, databases, ML integrations, user interfaces, and deployment infraConfidential (Registered Users Only)ucture
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Drive integration and quality:Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong> Lead design reviews, code reviews, integration activities, testing, customer demonConfidential (Registered Users Only)ations, and release readiness; ensure reliability, security, maintainability, and performance
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Support growth and transition: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Contribute technical content to proposals, customer engagements, and transition planning while ensuring delivered capabilities are reusable and mission relevant
<Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Who You Are:Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Education and experience: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>PhD with 2+ years, MS with 6+ years, or BS with 8+ years of relevant experience in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Clearance eligibility:Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong> Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, for which U.S citizenship is needed by the U.S government
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Technical delivery leadership: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Experience leading software development efforts or major workConfidential (Registered Users Only)eams involving applications, services, diConfidential (Registered Users Only)ibuted systems, data platforms, or related domains
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Systems engineering: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Experience translating customer needs into software requirements, designs, development plans, test plans, and integrated capabilities
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Software developmentConfidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as Python, C++, Java, Go, or similar languages, with experience developing and maintaining production-quality software
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Engineering practices: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Experience with Git, code review, automated testing, CI/CD, containers, issue tracking, documentation, and secure software-development practices
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Communication and collaboration: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Ability to lead technical discussions, communicate risks and tradeoffs, and work effectively with customers and multidisciplinary teams
<Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Even BetterConfidential (Registered Users Only)ong>
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Clearance: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Active Secret, Top Secret, or TS/SCI security clearance
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Architecture experience: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Experience designing system or software architectures for diConfidential (Registered Users Only)ibuted, data-intensive, real-time, cloud, on-premises, or edge systems
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>DevSecOps experience: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Experience with CI/CD, infraConfidential (Registered Users Only)ucture automation, container orcheConfidential (Registered Users Only)ation, cloud platforms, monitoring, logging, and security tooling
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Large codebase experience: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Experience developing software in large, multi-team code bases using collaborative engineering practices
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Decentralized systems:Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong> Familiarity with message queues, Confidential (Registered Users Only)eam processing, diConfidential (Registered Users Only)ibuted computing, or microservices
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Customer and capture support: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Experience supporting technical proposals, customer demonConfidential (Registered Users Only)ations, technical briefings, or capture activities with DoW or IC customers
- <Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong><Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Modern development tools: Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Experience using LLM-enabled development tools, such as Cursor or Codex, in a secure and effective engineering workflow
<Confidential (Registered Users Only)ong>Pay InformationConfidential (Registered Users Only)ong>
Full-Time Salary Range: $180,000 - $230,000
The salary range listed is based on external market data. Offers are based on factors, such as but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, education, training, key skills/critical skills, security clearances, and prevailing market and business conditions.
Confidential (Registered Users Only) is a growing technology company with locations near Boston, MA, Arlington, VA, near Dayton, OH, Melbourne, FL, Carlsbad, CA, Atlanta, GA, and Denver, CO. We specialize in advanced research and development for defense, intelligence, and national security in: cyber; next generation sensors, radar, sonar, communications, and electronic warfare; and artificial intelligence algorithms and analytics to make sense of the complexity that is exploding around us.
Confidential (Registered Users Only) is committed to creating a collaborative learning environment that supports deep technical understanding and recognizes the contributions and achievements of all team members. Our work is challenging, and we go home at night knowing that we pushed the envelope of technology and made the world safer.
Confidential (Registered Users Only) is not just any company. Our people, culture, and attitude along with their unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives put us on a trajectory to change the world. We can't do it alone, though - we need fellow trailblazers. If you are one, join our team and help to keep our society safe! Visit us at www.Confidential (Registered Users Only).us for more info.
Confidential (Registered Users Only) is an equal opportunity employer. We are fully dedicated to hiring the most qualified candidate regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any portion of the employment process, email us at appassist@Confidential (Registered Users Only).us and provide your contact info.
Pursuant to applicable federal law and regulations, positions at Confidential (Registered Users Only) require employees to obtain national security clearances and satisfy the requirements for compliance with export control and other applicable laws.
