Senior Software Developer (Hybrid)

Nightwing

$77K — $163K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in object-oriented programming, specifically in Python or Java.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply OOP principles effectively.
  • Experience in reverse engineering or LLM application development is required.
  • Proficiency in writing IDA/Ghidra plugins or scripts is necessary for reverse engineering roles.
  • Familiarity with relevant frameworks for LLM application development like Langchain.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to mission-focused projects in a collaborative team environment.
  • Develop and maintain software applications using established OOP practices.
  • Create and enhance reverse engineering tools or LLM applications.
  • Implement testing protocols using JUnit or Pytest to ensure software reliability.
  • Engage in vulnerability research and data analytics as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
  • 401k retirement plan.
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay.
  • Comprehensive additional insurance options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

CODEX (Cyber Offense and Defense Experts) division brings together an elite team of mission-focused industry experts who are well known for their ability to overcome the most advanced technical challenges. The team comprises engineers of multiple disciplines including vulnerability research, reverse engineering, CNO/CNE development, hardware emulation, system engineering, and data analytics. Our engineers do more than just work with cutting-edge technology-they ensure the missions succeed for the customers! CODEX offices span the nation and offer its engineers the ability to advance their careers through mentorship, training, and an expansive technical portfolio that covers every side of cyber. If you want to be part of a collaborative team that supports challenging, meaningful work that is vital to our national security, apply today!

This position is Hybrid.

Required Qualifications
  • Proficiency in object-oriented programming (OOP):
    • Strong experience in either Python or Java is required, with a demonstrated ability to apply OOP principles effectively. (~9 years cumulative experience)
    • Experience in both languages is highly desired, but it's fine to have more expertise in one than the other. We're looking for a developer who is solid in at least one language and comfortable working in the other.


Must Have At Least ONE of the Following Skill Sets:

Reverse Engineering Skills:
  • Experience writing IDA/Ghidra plugins/scripts
  • Knowledge of x86 Assembly
  • Reverse engineering experience


LLM Application Development Skills:
  • Experience building LLM applications using frameworks such as:
    • Langchain
    • LangGraph
    • LangSmith
  • Experience with embedding stores and vector databases
  • Understanding on how LLM's operate locally


Additional Desired Skills
  • Testing experience with JUnit and/or Pytest
  • Familiarity with gRPC or other RPC protocols
  • Experience with ARM, or PPC Assembly Languages
  • Experience designing agentic workflows and pipelines
  • Under-the-hood understanding of inference servers
  • Understanding of packaging systems (uv, poetry, gradle, etc)


Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or related field

Clearance Required

None, but ability to obtain

The salary associated with this position $77,000-$163,000is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Salary & Benefits
Text Constant The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.
Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.

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