Senior Software Engineer

About the role

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Responsibilities

• 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 DevSecOps workflows with a focus on security and reliability.

Requirements

• 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 DevSecOps tools and workflows, including CI/CD pipelines and version control systems like Git.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of C++ and related programming languages.
• Experience with distributed systems and containerized applications.
• Proficiency in Linux-based development environments.
• Strong understanding of machine learning and AI-driven analytics.
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps tools and workflows.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• PTO.
• Holidays.
• Additional insurances.

Pay

The salary associated with this position is $99,000-$206,000, commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise.

Schedule

This onsite role is based at our National Business Park, Maryland location.