Modernization Software Engineer
The Opportunity:

Are you a driven software developer ready to modernize mission-critical systems that directly impact national defense? As a software engineer, you'll contribute to transforming legacy code into robust, scalable solutions that help ensure Navy combat systems remain effective. If you're looking for the chance to make a difference, we need you on our team. This role is more than just coding. You'll work on a small, embedded software development team that performs hands-on analysis of legacy system complexity, deployment of advanced development tools, and integration of modernized solutions. As an experienced software engineer, you'll engage with the client daily to execute targeted enhancements.

You Have:

• 5+ years of software development in Rust and C or C++, including complexity analysis, integration testing, and debugging in a professional environment
• Experience with containerization such as Docker or Kubernetes, and CI/CD
• Knowledge of Linux and Windows environments, and networking fundamentals and tools such as Git, SSH, PuTTY, or CLI
• Knowledge of foundational software engineering principles such as modularity, memory management, design patterns, code review, or documentation
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with Python
• Experience in modernizing legacy code
• Experience with Navy acoustic or sonar systems, or other real-time signal processing
• Knowledge of modern streaming platforms such as Kafka or Redpanda
• Ability to display interest in applying AI-forward approaches to developer workflows such as hosting LLMs, vector databases, or LangChain
• Secret clearance

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.