Software Engineer (Distributed Web Applications & Cloud)
Overview
BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. The role focuses on building robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and Python, while leveraging DevOps automation to manage cloud-native environments. The team operates in the offensive cyber space, offering a unique opportunity to apply engineering rigor to complex security challenges.
What You Will Do
- Develop and maintain large-scale, distributed web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and Python
- Architect scalable microservices and backend systems that support high-performance data processing and communication
- Utilize DevOps automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments
- Create robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure 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
What You Need To Have
- 8+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 4+ years of experience
- Clearance: TS/SCI w /Poly
- Professional software development experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
- Knowledge of building and maintaining enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures
- Experience with DevOps 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
What We'd Like You To Have
- 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
About BigBear.ai
BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai’s predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai/ and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.