BigBear.ai, Inc.

Software Engineer (Distributed Web Applications & Cloud)

BigBear.ai, Inc. • $120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Columbia, MD
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline with 4+ years of experience
  • Current TS/SCI clearance with Poly
  • Professional software development experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
  • Knowledge of enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures
  • Experience with DevOps automation and cloud service providers, especially AWS
  • Familiarity with software engineering principles, including version control and agile workflows
  • Experience in high-side development environments and non-attributed networks

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain large-scale, distributed web applications
  • Architect scalable microservices and backend systems
  • Utilize DevOps automation tools to manage cloud services
  • Create robust CI/CD pipelines for secure software updates
  • Collaborate with security researchers on cyber and vulnerability research
  • Work with users and analysts to enhance tooling and mission capabilities

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on complex security challenges in the cyber domain
  • Engage with a focus on offensive cyber operations and vulnerability research
  • Collaborative environment with security researchers
  • Use the latest technologies in cloud-native and DevOps practices
  • Potential for personal and professional growth in a specialized field
Full Job Description
Overview

BigBear.ai is seeking a Software Engineer for development and maintenance of large-scale, distributed web applications. You will focus on building robust, scalable systems using modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and Python, while leveraging DevOps automation to manage cloud-native environments. While the primary focus is high-level software architecture and development, our team operates in the offensive cyber space. Candidates who possess a background-or a strong personal interest-in reverse engineering and vulnerability research will find a unique opportunity to apply their engineering rigor to complex security challenges.

What you will do

  • Develop and maintain large-scale, distributed web applications using Node.js, TypeScript, and Python
  • Architect scalable microservices and backend systems that support high-performance data processing and communication
  • Utilize DevOps automation tools and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) to deploy and manage services in commercial cloud environments
  • Create robust CI/CD pipelines to ensure continuous delivery of secure and reliable software updates
  • Collaborate with security researchers to integrate engineering best practices into offensive cyber and vulnerability research projects
  • Collaborate with users and analysts to improve tooling and mission capabilities

What you need to have

  • 8+ years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline + 4+ years of experience
  • Clearance: TS/SCI w /Poly
  • Professional software development experience in JavaScript, TypeScript, and Python
  • Knowledge of building and maintaining enterprise-grade, distributed web applications and system architectures
  • Experience with DevOps automation, cloud service providers (e.g., AWS), and Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies
  • Knowledge of modern software engineering principles, including version control, testing frameworks, and agile workflows
  • Experience with high-side development environments and non-attributed network configurations

What we'd like you to have

  • Experience or interest in offensive cyber operations, vulnerability research, and software reverse engineering
  • Knowledge of Android application architecture and experience or interest in mobile vulnerability research
  • Experience with low-level programming in C/C++ and utilizing debuggers such as gdb or similar tools

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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