BigBear.ai, Inc.

Application Developer

BigBear.ai, Inc. • $100K — $130K *
Annapolis, MD 21401In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 12+ years of software engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 10+ years with a Master's degree, or 16+ years of experience substituting degree requirements.
  • Proven, hands-on experience in Reverse Engineering.
  • Strong development skills in C, C++, and Python.
  • Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams to deliver holistic software solutions.
  • Experience supporting fielded software systems in active environments.
  • Familiar with version control systems (Git, Subversion) and Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo).

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and modify end-to-end toolsets and prototypes for mission-critical operations.
  • Analyze complex systems to understand and enhance their functionality.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform mission requirements into software solutions.
  • Act as a technical advisor to guide customers on software deployment and operational direction.
  • Participate in peer code reviews to maintain standards of software reliability and security.

Benefits

  • Collaborative environment with cross-discipline teamwork.
  • Opportunity to innovate and prototype cutting-edge technologies.
  • Direct, measurable impact on national security operations.
Full Job Description
Overview

Are you ready to solve some of the most complex technical challenges in national security? As a Senior CNO Software Engineer and Reverse Engineer with an active TS/SCI with Poly, you will be at the forefront of the Computer Network Operations (CNO) mission. This is not a passive maintenance role you will actively design, prototype, and deploy mission-critical capabilities that directly support tactical operations.

You will bridge the gap between cutting edge research and real-world application, working alongside elite analysts, operators, and data scientists to deliver high-impact, scalable solutions. Whether you are building rapid-response prototypes or architecting long-term software systems, your work will have a direct, measurable impact on national security.

What you will do

  • Innovate & Prototype: Design, develop, and modify end-to-end toolsets and prototypes that operate seamlessly within highly constrained mission environments.
  • Reverse Engineer & Analyze: Dive deep into complex systems to understand their inner workings, augmenting existing toolsets to keep our capabilities ahead of the curve.
  • Collaborate Across Disciplines: Partner closely with cross-functional teams including operators, analysts, and external development shops to translate mission needs into robust software requirements.
  • Consult & Guide: Serve as a trusted technical advisor, guiding customers on operational direction and the deployment of various software products.
  • Uphold Excellence: Participate in collaborative peer code reviews to ensure the highest standards of software reliability and security.

What you need to have

  • Experience:
    • 12 or more years of software engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree.
    • Or 10 or more years of experience with a Master's degree.
    • Or 16 or more years of experience (substituting years of additional software engineering experience in place of a Bachelor's degree).
  • Core Technical Expertise: Proven, hands-on experience in Reverse Engineering.
  • Programming Proficiency: Strong development skills in C, C++, and Python.
  • Collaboration & Integration: Demonstrated ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams (analysts, operators, developers) to deliver holistic software solutions.
  • Lifecycle Support: Experience supporting and maintaining fielded software systems in active environments.
  • Modern Tooling: Familiarity with version control systems (Git, Subversion) and the Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bamboo).
  • All applicants must currently reside in the United States

What we'd like you to have

If you have experience in any of the following, we definitely want to talk to you:
  • Polyglot Programming: Experience with Java, JavaScript, Bash, PowerShell, Perl, C#, or Rust.
  • CNO Specialization: Experience developing CNO-specific software for Linux, Windows, or Embedded applications.
  • Security Research: Background in Vulnerability Research (VR) and Exploit Development.
  • Domain Knowledge: Familiarity with end-to-end SIGINT collection and analysis systems, or experience with production-level CNO capabilities and operations.

About BigBear.ai, Inc.

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions that enable businesses to make better decisions by automating and augmenting their data analysis capabilities. The company's platform leverages advanced algorithms and data analytics tools to help organizations extract insights from large and complex data sets, and to develop predictive models that can be used to optimize business processes and improve operational efficiency. BigBear.ai's solutions are used by a wide range of industries, including defense, intelligence, finance, healthcare, and energy.
Learn more about BigBear.ai, Inc.
Size
200 employees
Market Cap
$90.6 million
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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