Job Title:Cyber Software Engineer - TS/SCI RequiredLocation:Cherry Hill, NJ (Relocation Assistance Available)
Clearance Requirement:Active Top Secret/SCI
Overview:Cohere Technology is seeking a
Cyber Software Engineer to support advanced cyber capability development in Cherry Hill, NJ. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building secure and mission-oriented tools across Windows and Linux environments, thrives in agile teams, and is passionate about solving complex cyber challenges in support of national defense.
Key Responsibilities:- Design, develop, test, and maintain secure software capabilities for cyber operations
- Perform low-level systems programming on both Unix/Linux and Windows platforms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver integrated cyber solutions
- Conduct reverse engineering, protocol analysis, and tool optimization
- Develop and execute unit and integration tests; contribute to containerized testing environments
- Participate in Agile development cycles including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives
- Leverage scripting and compiled languages (Python, C, C++, Java) for tool development
- Support DoD and mission-aligned stakeholders with technical implementation and guidance
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field
- Minimum of 1 years of experience in software development
- Proficient in Python, C, C++, Java
- Familiarity with secure coding practices, reverse engineering, and x86 assembly
- Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required
Preferred Qualifications:- Familiarity with tools such as Ghidra, Wireshark, XKEYSCORE, or similar
- Experience with custom protocol development, vulnerability analysis, or cyber toolkits
- Knowledge of containerization (e.g., Docker), CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing
- Background in training or mentoring junior developers
- Prior military or defense contracting experience is a plus
