Principal Software Engineer

Apogee Research

$120K — $150K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of software development experience in complex algorithmic environments
  • Expertise in C++ and familiarity with Domain Specific Languages (DSLs)
  • Deep understanding of computer and network security principles
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
  • US citizenship required for security clearance eligibility

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and development of complex algorithm-focused software solutions
  • Optimize software performance and troubleshoot various programming challenges
  • Address user needs to enhance operational capabilities
  • Facilitate software testing and live demonstrations
  • Mentor junior engineers to build team expertise
  • Create robust documentation and testing frameworks for user implementation
  • Explore and implement new technologies to meet project needs

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on critical national security projects
  • Mentorship and professional development in a progressive team environment
  • Dynamic and varied project assignments based on candidate expertise
  • Collaborative culture emphasizing innovation and technical growth
  • Location in Arlington, VA, near key government and defense sites
Full Job Description
Principal Software Engineer

Apogee Research is looking for Principal Software Engineers to lead the creation of capabilities addressing currently unmet needs in National Security. This work spans many fronts from implementing novel algorithms across ISR, EW, Networking, Cyber, and more; integrating disparate systems that lack a common interface; reverse engineering subsystems; developing custom tool chains that accelerate the speed of development; or developing new approaches to infrastructure that handle heterogeneous deployment needs.

The details of the position will vary based on the expertise and desires of the candidate and the specific project being executed, however, common themes include:
  • Performing hands-on technical work including design and development of algorithmically complex software, performance profiling, optimization, and general troubleshooting for a variety of software languages spanning from C++ to project-specific Domain Specific Languages (DSLs)
  • A focus on addressing customer needs and facilitating creation of operationally relevant capabilities
  • Supporting demonstration and testing of software in lab and test events
  • Mentoring junior team members to foster growth of technical and program expertise
  • Creating documentation and test suites to help warfighters and co-contractors leverage our solutions
  • Learning new technologies and developing fundamentally new approaches as needed


Qualified candidates should have:
  • Extensive experience building robust and maintainable software to solve algorithmically complex problems

  • High proficiency in C++

  • Thorough understanding of the fundamentals of computer and network security
  • Strong analytical and problem solving and organizational skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be flexible and remain well organized in a fast-paced environment


The position is located in our Arlington, VA office (full-time in person). Existing DoD Top Secret clearance is extremely desirable, otherwise all candidates must be eligible to obtain one and therefore all candidates must be a US citizen to apply.

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